Egan Maritime Institute, Nantucket Island

By Land

Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Discover Nantucket's maritime heritage while hearing the daring stories of the island's heroic lifesavers and dramatic shipwrecks.

By Sea

Sea of Opportunities

Egan Maritime Institute believes in the power of education to create an innovative and inspired maritime workforce for tomorrow.

Programs & Events

Monday, Jul 26

Breeches Buoy Demonstrations at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Come see this ingenious device developed during the 18th century to save sailors on imperiled ships near the shore line.

Tuesday, Jul 27

Rescue at Sea: Heaving lines and Life Rings

Join us at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum on Tuesdays for another fun, free, educational program.

Wednesday, Jul 28

Rain Gutter Regatta: Boat Building Design and Races

What Floats Your Boat? At the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum.

Thursday, Jul 29

Marlinspike Seamanship: Make It, Take It - Beginner

Learn the art of making rope.

Friday, Jul 30

Marlinspike: Make It – Take It, Intermediate Seamanship

Tie a rope bracelet or a monkey-fist key chain at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Saturday, Jul 31

Marlinspike "Make It – Take It" Advanced Seamanship Splicing

Advanced techniques with 3-strand rope splicing at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Monday, Aug 2

Breeches Buoy Demonstrations at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Come see this ingenious device developed during the 18th century to save sailors on imperiled ships near the shore line.

Tuesday, Aug 3

Rescue at Sea: Heaving lines and Life Rings

Join us at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum on Tuesdays for another fun, free, educational program.

Wednesday, Aug 4

Rain Gutter Regatta: Boat Building Design and Races

What Floats Your Boat? At the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum.

Thursday, Aug 5

Marlinspike Seamanship: Make It, Take It - Beginner

Learn the art of making rope.

Latest News & Stories

Jun 28, 2021 · News

Please Join Us for Our Summer Fundraiser

Celebrating our Sea Of Opportunities student educational programs. The event will be held at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum on Wednesday, August 18th from 5-7pm.

Jun 18, 2021 · News

The Free Shipwreck Shuttle Is Up and Running!

Free Rides to the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Apr 15, 2021 · Museum

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum to Reopen in May!

After 18 months on hold, we are thrilled to reopen this island treasure. Opening day is Friday, May 28 at 10:00am. Check out our Special Exhibition, "Duty & Diligence"

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