H. Lee White Marine Museum facts for kids
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Museum in 2009
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| Established | 1982 |
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| Location | West 1st Street Pier, Oswego, New York, United States |
The H. Lee White Marine Museum is a cool place in Oswego, New York, where you can learn all about boats and the history of the water. It was started in 1982 by Rosemary Sinnett Nesbitt, a local history expert. She worked hard for 25 years to make the museum what it is today!
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Discover the H. Lee White Marine Museum
The museum is located right on the water at the West 1st Street Pier. It's a great spot to explore the history of Lake Ontario and the Oswego River. You can see many interesting things that tell stories about sailors, ships, and life on the water.
Meet the Tugboat Nash
One of the most exciting things at the museum is the tugboat Nash. This boat is super special because it's a National Historic Landmark. That means it's a really important part of American history! The Nash is one of the few US Army boats still around from the Normandy Landings during World War II. It helped with a huge event that changed history.
Explore Derrick Boat No. 8
Another important vessel at the museum is the Derrick Boat No. 8. This boat was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. This means it's recognized as a significant part of our country's past. Derrick boats are used to lift heavy things, like for construction or moving large objects in the water.
See also
- List of maritime museums in the United States
- List of museum ships
