PONY Branch 60th Anniversary & Holiday Celebration

Written By World Ship Society PONY Branch

Event summary and photos by Denise Dacey and Stuart Gewirtzman.

The year 2025 marks 60 years since the founding of the WSS-PONY Branch, and 36 members and guests celebrated the anniversary, and the holiday season, on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Churchill Tavern in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood. Those attending first enjoyed a three-course Sunday roast featuring such traditional English fare as roast beef, yorkshire pudding and sticky toffee pudding. This was followed by an entertaining look back at the history of the PONY Branch presented by founding member Bill Miller (“Mr. Ocean Liner”). A free “everyone wins” ship collectables raffle concluded the afternoon’s festivities.

World Ship Society PONY Branch

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.

https://worldshipny.org
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