With increasingly large numbers of Europeans desiring passage to Canada and the United States in the 19th century, many shipping

On Sunday, January 7, 2024, 22 PONY Branch members and friends enjoyed food, drinks and the camaraderie

Dr. Stephen Payne, O.B.E., designer of the Cunard transatlantic liner QUEEN MARY 2, presented an illustrated lecture celebrating the 20th

Growing up in an American mining town in northern Chile was quite an adventure. One of the most exciting times

They are the most famous ocean liners of all time -- the original QUEEN MARY and QUEEN ELIZABETH. Luxury in

At our January virtual membership meeting, Dr. Stephen Payne, O.B.E., designer of the Cunard transatlantic liner QUEEN MARY 2, presented

Growing up in an American mining town in northern Chile was quite an adventure. One of the most exciting times

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, 26 PONY Branch members and guests were welcomed by the State University of New York

Fearing that the end might be near for one of the most interesting veteran passenger ships on the planet, WSS-PONY

They are the most famous ocean liners of all time -- the original QUEEN MARY and QUEEN ELIZABETH. Luxury in

Swedes have been sailing to America since 1638, bringing their language, cultural traditions, and handicrafts. By the 1920s, the new

Fearing that the end might be near for one of the most interesting veteran passenger ships on the planet, WSS-PONY

In 2017, Cunard announced the order of its fourth ship with delivery originally planned for 2022. However, due to the

Swedes have been sailing to America since 1638, bringing their language, cultural traditions, and handicrafts. By the 1920s, the new

In 2017, Cunard announced the order of its fourth ship with delivery originally planned for 2022. However, due to the

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, thirty PONY Branch members and friends traveled to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal to visit the

Aloha!  During the postwar era, the iconic white ships of Matson Lines were the way to travel to Hawaii and

Aloha!  During the postwar era, the iconic white ships of Matson Lines were the way to travel to Hawaii and

While the origins of Royal Viking Line can be traced back to 1967, its true origins go back much further.

    During the weekend of November 8-10, 2024, 17 PONY Branch members joined the Steamship

The Kingdom of the Netherlands included colonies in the Far East from the 17th century onwards until 1948 when they

While the origins of Royal Viking Line can be traced back to 1967, its true origins go back much further.

The year 2025 marks 60 years since the founding of the WSS-PONY Branch, and 36 members and

ALONG THE BURMA ROAD looks behind the scenes and the logistics of a modern ship, Cunard’s QUEEN ELIZABETH.  With more

The Kingdom of the Netherlands included colonies in the Far East from the 17th century onwards until 1948 when they

On its 185th anniversary, former PONY Branch chairman Bill Miller will take us on a grand review of the Cunard

In Peter Knego’s premier SEA CLOUD presentation, Peter will recall the career of the legendary ship, which was built as

ALONG THE BURMA ROAD looks behind the scenes and the logistics of a modern ship, Cunard’s QUEEN ELIZABETH.  With more

Captain Mike Vinik, owner of the New Jersey-based tugboat company, Vinik Marine, captained the tugboat VINIK NO.6 on a 10-day

On its 185th anniversary, former PONY Branch chairman Bill Miller will take us on a grand review of the Cunard

In Peter Knego’s premier SEA CLOUD presentation, Peter will recall the career of the legendary ship, which was built as

On Sunday, May 20, 2025, 14 PONY Branch members and guests embarked on Sea Scout Ship 228’s historic 1953 Higgins

2025 is a year of change for P&O Cruises, with its long-established Australian brand closing ending a long line of

Captain Mike Vinik, owner of the New Jersey-based tugboat company, Vinik Marine, captained the tugboat VINIK NO.6 on a 10-day

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, twenty-five PONY Branch members and guests enjoyed a private tour of the South Street Seaport

Cruise & Maritime Voyages fell victim to the pandemic in June 2020.  Its eclectic fleet of classic cruise ships including

2025 is a year of change for P&O Cruises, with its long-established Australian brand closing ending a long line of

Cruise & Maritime Voyages fell victim to the pandemic in June 2020.  Its eclectic fleet of classic cruise ships including

Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH is the world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship, built at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, NJ,

Nuclear Ship SAVANNAH is the world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship, built at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, NJ,

    On October 13, 2025, PONY Branch members and friends will set sail on our

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the innovative design and development journey of Carnival’s groundbreaking Excel Class ships.

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, PONY Branch members and friends traveled to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal for a guided tour

Of 552 people aboard for a weekend roundtrip between Miami and Nassau, on November 13, 1965, a total of 94

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the innovative design and development journey of Carnival’s groundbreaking Excel Class ships.

On a cold Sunday, December 28, 2025, a festive group of 39 PONY Branch members and guests

Of 552 people aboard for a weekend roundtrip between Miami and Nassau, on November 13, 1965, a total of 94

Today the lonely iron arch of Pier 54 is an often-ignored reminder of what was New York’s Grand Central Terminal

Today the lonely iron arch of Pier 54 is an often-ignored reminder of what was New York’s Grand Central Terminal

In September 1935, the French Line placed into service its Mediterranean flagship VILLE D'ALGER. The new liner was the fastest,

In September 1935, the French Line placed into service its Mediterranean flagship VILLE D'ALGER. The new liner was the fastest,

It has been 25 years of deck plans and ship china, interior brochures and agency posters, liner furniture and fixtures.

It has been 25 years of deck plans and ship china, interior brochures and agency posters, liner furniture and fixtures.

Martina Caruso, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the South Street Seaport Museum, will provide an engaging multimedia presentation giving

Over a hundred years ago, the Hudson River waterfront was the place where New York City cemented its status as