Written contributions by William H. Miller, Douglas Newman, Theodore W. Scull, and Stuart Gewirtzman.
Founded in 1965, the World Ship Society-Port of New York Branch is a non-profit maritime history educational organization for people with shared maritime interests. The Port of New York Branch (“PONY Branch”) is affiliated with the World Ship Society Ltd. headquartered in the United Kingdom. The PONY Branch maintains contact with other kindred institutions and groups pursuing mutual interests. The PONY Branch presents monthly virtual programs with notable speakers and award-winning authors on maritime passenger transportation, maritime exploration, and maritime history. Members activities include group cruises, ship visits and local related outings, The Society engages members with invitations, an interactive website, and monthly newsletter, THE PORTHOLE.
