"Visit Excavating A Ship Wreck"

When excavating a ship wreck, archaeologists must pay attention to every detail. In fact, records are the key to excavating a ship wreck. They tell us essential information such as who was involved in the incident, what exactly happened, when did it happen, and why did it happen. After this information is recorded, the hull is cleared of sediments (such as sea weed, drift wood, etc). The features of the ship help the archaeologist determine which sunken ship they have uncovered.

"Care For Swimming Or Scuba Diving"

Scuba diving was invented over 150 years ago. It is enjoyed by thousands of people in pools, ponds, lakes, and oceans. In a simple definition, it is an invention that allows underwater breathing and exploration to occur. You can scuba dive to over 200 feet below sea level and deep sea dive to some extraordinary depths.

"Who Invented The 'Newt Suit?''

The Newt Suit is a scuba diving suit that allows divers to swim up to 1000 feet below sea level. It is also one hundred percent pressure free, and allows divers to communicate with other divers and "on-board" crew members. If something should go wrong, the Newt Suit is complete with a life support system that will "protect" the diver until further help arrives.

What Do You Know About Our Naval Shipyard and "The USS Lawrence?"

The USS Lawrence was launched in 1960 by the New York Ship Building Coorporation in Camden, New Jersey and by the Philadelphia Navel Shipyard in 1962. It measures 437 feet long with a crew of 334 people.

 "The Schuylkill River's Waterworks Dam Exhibit"

The Schuylkill River was not always the calm river it is today. In 1822, the Fairmount Waterworks Dam erected, changing the Schuylkill River from a river full of tidal waves, to the calm peaceful river it is today.

The Port Of Philadelphia And Pennsylvania Railroad Depository of Immigrant Records

Few people realize that large numbers of immigrants came to America through the port of Philadelphia, not Ellis Island in New York. From Philadelphia's port they boarded trains to all parts of Pennsylvania and locations beyond Pennsylvania. Try looking for your ancestor's records at the Seaport Museum!