Resources & Documents
Technical manuals, preservation guides, ship plans and research tools for the naval ship preservation community.
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From restoration manuals to digital archives, supporting preservation professionals at every level.
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Fleet Search
Explore the global distribution of HNSA member ships. Filter by vessel type.
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Ship Plans Library
Original blueprints, line drawing, and structural plans for vessels across the fleet. Essential for restoration work and historical research.
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Fleet News
Read about the latest in naval preservation, association updates and news across our fleet.
USS Edson • Bay City, MI
PTF-3 • Erie, PA
HNLMS Mercuur • Den Helder, Netherlands
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National Archives
Ship records, crew logs. and naval history documents
Naval History & Heritage Command
Official U.S. Navy historical records and research
Naval Institute Press
Books, journals, and publications on naval history
National Museum of the U.S. Navy
Maritime collections, research and education