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Skipjack Nautical Wares supports the preservation of our maritime heritage for future generations. The following links are included to aid our customers as they navigate the web for information related to nautical history and antiques. Skipjack Nautical Wares has no financial interest in any of the organizations listed below. Please write to us at the address at the bottom of this page to suggest any additions to this page.

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OLDE TOWNE PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA

Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel Waterfront Conference Center--A stay at a Renaissance® Hotel leads you to a world of discoveries that transform any trip into an inspiring journey. Explore and experience the best your destination has to offer.

Col. Crawford & Co.--Enjoy a wonderful tour of historic Olde Towne with the founder of the city.

Virginia.org, the official tourism site of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Visit Hampton Roads.com, information on all of the many things to see and do in Hampton Roads.

HamptonRoads.com

REGIONAL NAUTICAL HISTORY AND LORE

The Schooner Virginia. Virginia is a re-creation of its namesake vessel, which was the last pure sailing vessel used by the Virginia Pilot Association.

The Naval Shipyard Museum & Lightship PORTSMOUTH Museum. Come explore over 250 years of fascinating history of America’s oldest and largest naval shipyard, which is located on the Portsmouth waterfront and just a two minute walk from our gallery.

Blackbeard's Crew is a living history group dedicated to the accurate representation of seafaring life in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, specifically 1690-1720.

The Old Coast Guard Station is an interactive museum housed in a 1903 Life Saving/Coast Guard Station in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The museum offers many exhibits and education programs, including an ongoing Shipwreck Identification Project.

The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia, is one of the largest international maritime museums in the world. The museum is dedicated to "illuminating mankind's experience with the sea and the events that shaped the course and progress of civilization."

MARITIME ENVIRONMENT

The Elizabeth River Project, in Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia, works with partners to voluntarily prevent future pollution, reduce existing pollution and create wildlife habitat.

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING

Antiques Web - Antiques and Collectibles information and resources!

Chelsea Clock Museum - Visit the Chelsea Clock Museum website for a thorough history of the most famous name in marine clocks.

Nautical Brass Magazine Online, a free e-zine on nautical antiques and collectibles, with articles on scrimshaw, sextants, auction results, and more.

OTHER LINKS FOR HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA

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