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SoCal's next program will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at member Terry Tilton's home in San Diego.

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The topic is shipbuilders plaques, like the one shown below. Tilton has an extensive collection, probably the best in the world, outside of a museum.​

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Discover Ship History with SSHSA!

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The Steamship Historical Society of America is the premier organization for all engine-powered ships, with the Southern California Chapter its largest and most active branch.

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Whether you are a ship history buff, maritime collector, or artist, former, or current ship crew member, professional historian, Navy veteran, or maritime academy alum, or maybe a scuba diver looking to learn more about your latest underwater discovery, SSHSA-SoCal is the place for you!

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​Benefits of a SSHSA-Southern California Chapter membership include quarterly social meetings held aboard the legendary RMS Queen Mary, with programs on both historic and current maritime subjects.

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SoCal's quarterly programs are held on the first Saturday of February, May, August, and November aboard the Queen Mary, and via Zoom.

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The November program coincides with our annual membership meeting where directors are elected to the chapter board.

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If you have a topic you'd like to present to our membership, we'd love to hear it!

The Ocean Times, SoCal's e-journal, is published quarterly, and offers the reader a variety of West Coast and Pacific Ocean-related* maritime topics penned by chapter members, and others.

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*Ok, we're not total snobs; we do allow the occasional transatlantic liner. After all, we do meet on the Queen Mary.

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For news that can't wait, we send out the OT News.

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If you have a topic that may be of interest to our membership, please drop the editor a line.

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Become a member

of SSHSA-SoCal today!

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Download the form.

 

Or pay online ...

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Single Membership ($20)

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Family Membership ($25)

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Donations are welcome!

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SoCal Membership

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Our mailing address:

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SSHSA - Southern California Chapter

65 Pine Ave

Box 349

Long Beach, CA  90802

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