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Maritime Reference Library

Maritime Reference Library

The South Street Seaport Museum’s maritime reference library, consists of publications, publications, bound periodicals, and a large photo archive covering every aspect of maritime history, mostly used for research and exhibition purposes. The materials provide historical evidence of activities and information about people, organizations, events, and places of significance for visitors researching maritime history.

Rare publications include 17th and 18th century sailor narratives, 19th century navigational guides, and illustrated atlases and surveys of New York City and surrounding areas.


South Street Piers, 19th century
Milverton’s poop deck, ca. 1900
The crew of Milverton, 1914-1915
Aerial view of East River docks in Lower Manhattan, July 29, 1924
Hand Truck Laden, Fulton Fish Market, 1973
View of Peck Slip, looking north, n.d.
West Side Piers, n.d
Aerial view of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, December 14, 1960

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