by AMMVadmin | Aug 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
HAWSEPIPE by Ian Watts On his website linked below, Ian Watts shares his repository for writing, images, and supporting documents related to his exploration of topics related to the American Merchant Marine. To learn more about his findings, please click on his...
by AMMVadmin | Aug 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
From William Geroux, author of The Mathews Men ” and “The Ghost Ships of Archangel”: “FYI, the TV series on the U-boat war (for which I and some AMMV folks were interviewed) began airing last night (July 25th) on the...
by AMMVadmin | Jul 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Update on the Alameda U.S. Maritime Service Training School – Alameda CA by Ian Watts The debate over the demolishment of several buildings comprising of several barracks. mess hall, and ships engineering lab of the old USMSTS Alameda was put before public...
by AMMVadmin | Apr 7, 2021 | Event, Uncategorized
After being postponed several times, our convention is now scheduled. Use this link to make your reservations...
by AMMVadmin | Feb 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
On Saturday, February 6th, a ceremony was held in Punta Gorda, FL to honor WWII Merchant Marine Veteran & AMMV member George Koch, who recently received the Ushakov Medal from the Russian Embassy, for serving on ships delivering critical supplies to Murmansk...
by AMMVadmin | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
The American Legion held its 101st National Convention from August 23rd thru 29th in Indianapolis, IN. AMMV Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Robert Lewis of MA is a long-time member of the American Legion and personally rented a booth for the American Merchant...