Join us for a chat with Doug Tilden, former VP of United States Lines, South America, and later CEO of Marine Terminals. Doug spent the last five decades in the shipping industry, working his way up from being a dock clerk to serving as the top executive within a Global Fortune 100 corporation. Part II discusses cost reduction in ocean shipping and the evolution of container ships. Learn more about our program SHIPS at www.shiphistory.org/ships.

Join us for a chat with Doug Tilden, former VP of United States Lines, South America, and later CEO of Marine Terminals. Doug spent the last five decades in the shipping industry, working his way up from being a dock clerk to serving as the top executive within a Global Fortune 100 corporation. In Part I of this series, you will learn about the move from breakbulk cargo to the rise of containerization. Stay tuned for Part II, which will explain cost reduction in ocean shipping and the evolution of container ships. Learn more about our program SHIPS at www.shiphistory.org/ships.

Join Archivist Astrid Drew and assistant archivists Heather Kisilywicz and Tessa Mediano for a discussion about some of the wonderful collections that make up SSHSA. Find out about the challenges they face in managing an archive that comprises hundreds of thousands of photographs, plans, brochures, books and artifacts.

Join us for a chat with Jane Lyons, who discusses what it was like traveling as a member of a diplomatic family and how they chose to keep busy on long voyages. Visit https://shiphistory.org/ships-transport/ to see images from Jane Lyons' personal collection.

This interview was conducted for SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series) thanks to a generous donation by Ted Scull. Learn more about this program at shiphistory.org/ships.

Join us for a chat with PowerShips contributor Eric Pearson about the challenges faced by the Merchant Marine in World War II. Not a PowerShips subscriber? Email [email protected] to request a free sample copy today!

The Steamship Historical Society's archives and education department teamed up with Christina D'Amico, a genealogist, to create this informative episode for Rhody Radio. Learn about tips and tricks and some free resources to start on your genealogy journey. You can visit https://shiphistory.org/themes/immigration/ to access our research guide.

On this episode of Ship History Radio, we will hear from SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series) interviewee Jim Shaw about how passengers spend their time at sea during long voyages. Jim details the various deck games often played and provides historical context about how these games on ships have changed from the 1910s to the current offerings on cruise ships and everything in between. Learn more about this oral history program at shiphistory.org/ships.

Check out this episode of Ship History Radio with Cecilia Cassidy talking about her experience on board the student ship the SS Aurelia. This interview is part of our program SHIPS (Ships, History, Influence, and Power Series). Learn more at shiphistory.org/ships.