This site is a repository for supporting documents related to the hawsepipe project. it is an exploration of topics related to the American Merchant Marine.

Unless otherwise noted, all objects are in my own collection. Images are mine or from other sources.

Collection notes:

• Unattributed items are mine.
• "col.: IW" are mine.
• "col.: AMM" are from the American Merchant Marine Museum at Kings Point (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy).
• "col.: MIM" are from the Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler (SUNY Maritime).
• "col.: USMMAAF" are from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.
• "col.: Anon" are from collectors who wish to remain unnamed.