Montauk Maritime Collection

Collection Owner:
Cover Image:
Montauk Maritime Collection
Montauk Point Lighthouse c. 1920s - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:
9
Dates of Original:
1885-1954

Historical Context

Since the days of the Montauk Indians, Montauk's coastal location has played an important role in seafaring life and the history of navigation.

Scope of Collection

The collection consists of historic photographs documenting maritime activities, shipwrecks, hurricanes, and damage from storms.