New Jersey Maritime Museum

04/29/2026

It’s the final countdown!
Our annual is THIS Saturday May 2nd from 3-9! Full details below 👇🏻

04/28/2026

Dear Members,
Please join us on Thursday, May 7th at 7 pm for our next monthly presentation at Buckalew’s:

Navigating Change Across Oceans: Women in Maritime Piloting
Captain Colleen Moran & Captain Kate Delisky

Captain Colleen L. Moran is a highly respected maritime professional and a trailblazer in her field. In 1994, she became the first female river pilot with the Pilots’ Association for the Bay and River Delaware which incorporated in 1896. Captain Moran holds First Class Unlimited Pilotage issued by both the state of Delaware and the United States Coast Guard for the Bay and River Delaware from Sea to Newbold, its tributaries and the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. She is responsible for the safe and efficient passage of foreign flagged vessels calling to the ports along the route. Captain Moran uses her deep local knowledge of these waterways, ship handling expertise, and informed independent judgement to guide vessels of all sizes and types into the ports along the Delaware. Captain Moran grew up sailing small boats on the Toms River and Barnegat Bay in New Jersey, developing a lasting connection to maritime life. She graduated from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland in1993, and was taken apprentice in 1994. After serving a four year apprenticeship with the Pilots’ Association, she went full pilot in 1998.
Captain Moran lives in Pine Beach, New Jersey along the shores of the Toms River with her daughter, Abigail, and their two Portuguese Water Dogs, Maeve and Fisher. When not piloting, she enjoys sailing, kayaking, fly-fishing, saltwater offshore fishing, and gardening.

Captain Kate Delisky is a Marine Pilot with the Port of Townsville in Queensland, Australia. She began her seagoing career in 1999 with Shell on tankers and has since gained extensive experience offshore on anchor handlers, supply vessels, sat diving vessels, and pipe-laying ships. Ashore, Kate has served as a VTSO and Deputy Harbour Master at Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk tonnage port, before transitioning into pilotage.
Kate grew up in a small coastal town spending weekends sailing the family dinghy and hails from a maritime family. Her father and eldest brother both spent time at sea during her childhood, fostering her lifelong connection to the ocean.
As one of the few women in such a high-responsibility role, Kate is a strong example of the evolving maritime industry, inspiring a new generation of young women to explore the diverse and rewarding career opportunities the maritime sector offers.

Complimentary hor doerves and happy hour drink prices are available starting at 6 pm, and the talk will begin at 7 pm, as is usual. Reservations are required, and a $10 donation will be collected at the door to offset our expenses. Active members will have until May 3rd to reserve a seat for this presentation, after which date non-members may reserve any remaining seats. Please note - THIS PRESENTATION WILL FILL THE ROOM AND THERE WILL BE A WAITING LIST.

Reservations may be made by calling the museum at 609.492.0202 or by sending an e-mail to [email protected] after which time Deb will send an email confirmation. If you make a reservation and find you can’t come, please email or call again to let us know so others can fill your seat. This is a courtesy to those on the waiting list and to our speakers!

I hope to see you there.

Jim Vogel, Executive Director
NJ Maritime Museum
[email protected]
(609) 492-0202

04/28/2026

One’s got horns. One’s got teeth. Both have questionable dance moves. 🐂🦈
Come catch the vs. family dance battle LIVE this Saturday May 2nd at Bird & Betty’s from 3–9 at our annual fundraiser!
Music by DJ AJ Funk

04/27/2026

Come join the coolest creatures on land for the NJ Maritime Museum Fundraiser!

Saturday May 2nd | 3–9 PM @ Bird & Betty’s
Good vibes. Great cause. Questionable dance moves. 🦀💃

04/26/2026

The diving community has always been the backbone of the NJMM, but this incredible support is beyond our ability to express our gratitude.

04/26/2026

The NJ Maritime Museum is gearing up for our annual fundraiser at Bird & Betty’s on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 3-9, don’t miss it!

04/24/2026

🏴‍☠️ AN EXTRA SALTY RIDDLE, YE LANDLUBBER 🏴‍☠️
What be happenin’ on Saturday, May 2nd from 3–9 at Bird & Betty’s—
where the grog flows freer than the tide, the dance floor creaks like an old hull,
and a gaggle o’ sea dogs gather to raise doubloons without a single mutiny?
Clues, ye scallywag:
* No actual pirates… but plenty o’ questionable decisions
* No ship… yet somehow folks still go overboard
* No kraken… unless you count Uncle Gary after two rum buckets
Answer:
The NJ Maritime Museum Fundraiser—where we hoist spirits, not treasure, and party harder than a seagull stealin’ fries! 🌊🍻🦀
Join us on Saturday May 2nd from 3-9 at Bird & Betty’s! 🫡

04/23/2026

The world’s most dangerous occupation claims another.

He was aboard an oyster boat when he was reported missing.

04/23/2026

Today...years ago
Throwback to April 22, 1922! Captain Clarence Starn and his crew set sail from Atlantic City aboard the W.F. Favorite and caught a a 21-foot, 1,780-pound shark!

This photo hung proudly for years inside Captain Starn’s Restaurant. Locals and visitors alike stopped to marvel at the catch.🦈

Photo courtesy of Arno Apel,

04/20/2026

Please join us in wishing Leslie a Happy Birthday!