Our Mission
- Programs for the public and students of all ages that make extensive use of the resources of both the foundation and related resources.
- Exhibits mounted on various aspects of steamship design, engineering, construction, history, and all other aspects of coastal steamship travel and commerce both aboard SS NOBSKA, at Foundation land-based facilities, and through other museums and educational facilities.
- Publications produced on a wide range of topics relating to coastal steamship history, travel and commerce made readily available to the general public.
- Support of scholarly research with results accessible to both general and specialized audiences.
- Continued efforts to gather and conserve materials relevant to the history of the American coastal steamship including the gathering of relevant library material.
The New England Steamship Foundation (NESF) is a
charitable, scientific, and educational organization
as defined under Section 501 (c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, and is incorporated under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
It is governed by a Board of Trustees who appoint a President
to manage, direct and supervise the operation of the foundation.