News & Stories

Doug Lindley, Andrew Trott-Kielawa, Jeff Turner, and Connor Ventling honored at 2018's Lifesavers Recognition Day for the heroic efforts.

On August 23, 2018 patrons gathered at the Museum for an adventurous night of daring rescue stories and lively song, performed by local Nantucket actors.

Visit the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum to view the original 1857 Great Point lens, dismantled by the Coast Guard in 1971, and original 1818 roof cap.

Egan Maritime welcomed members aboard Tall Ship Lynx on August 21 for a sail in the Sound with current and retired United States Coast Guard servicemen.

Nantucket Aerial photographer George Riethof gifts amazing photographs of Tall Ship Lynx in Nantucket Sound to Egan Maritime.

Thirteen Nantucket youth sail Tall Ships as Egan Maritime's 2018 Class of Student Mariners.

August 3 family sail was an accessible delight for all ages thanks to the generous support of Novation Media.

Gift from the Battle family provides free family programing at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for a second year.

Patrons gathered at Great Harbor Yacht Club on Tuesday, July 17 to honor Donald B. Shackelford's pioneering vision to bring maritime education to Nantucket students.