Transportation Libraries
Mariners' Museum Research Library and Archives
| Description: | Books, maps, manuscripts, photos, and other items that chronicle maritime history |
| Subject Strengths: | maritime history, arts, technology, shipbuilding, boatbuilding, vessel design, naval affairs, marine commerce, life at sea |
| Hours: | 9:00 - 5:00, M-Sat |
| Open to the Public: | yes |
| Any Conditions: | Visitor registration and archives are closed to the public; Tracing or photographing plans is prohibited. |
| Loan Fees: | n/a |
| Interlibrary Loan Policies: | Do not loan |
| Photocopy Fees: | $0.25 a copy / $0.15 a copy for students |
| Special Collections: | 400,000 photos 50,000 boat plans 800 ships logs, ships registers Chris Craft Archives, rare book collection, incredible charts, rare manuscripts |
| Service Fees: | $10 fee for written request for about 45 minutes of research and photocopies of photos and related research materials, to be submitted in writing |
| OCLC/RLIN Code: | vo3 |
| Online Database/CD-ROM services: | partially (lib catalog online) |
| Cataloging System: | vo3 |
| Additional Information: | The Chris-Craft Archives |
| Library Network Affiliations: | Virginia Libraries Association; Special Libraries Association |
| Address: | 100 Museum Dr. Newport News, VA 23606 USA |
| Phone: | 757- 591-7782 |
| Fax: | 757-591-7310 |
| Email: | tmmlib@infi.net |
| Website: | www.mariner.org |
| Date Established: | 1930 |
| Books: | 76,000 |
| Serials: | 176 |
| Maps: | 5,000 |