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July 2025 Anchor Watch

 

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Thanks to all who attended Symposium 2025!

Coming soon, info on our planned 2026 Symposium in Evansville, IN, hosted by LST-325 (with an opportunity to actually get underway aboard her!)

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

   Welcome Aboard New Executive Director Mike Getscher

 

Mike Getscher head shot  

Many of you know our Ryan Szimanksi, our Executive Director for the past four years, resigned recently from that position to focus on his responsibilities as the Battleship New Jersey curator. Ryan brought fresh perspectives and energy to HNSA’s leadership team and we will miss him, both for his contributions and because he’s a great guy.

It is our pleasure to announce the hiring of Mike Getscher to be Ryan’s successor. Mike is someone many of you know for his work on the Battleship Iowa as Chief Engineer and Chief Operating Officer. Other candidates were equally qualified and talented, but Mike’s breadth of experience and strong ideas for the future of HNSA were compelling to the search committee and to the Board of Directors in making the hiring decision. 

 See "What's On for Today" on the right for more info.

 Contact Mike at [email protected] or by phone at (877) 446-9261, ext 712

 Welcome Aboard, Mike. We’re delighted to have you!

 

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The Benefits of Membership

Being a part of HNSA helps us to preserve historic Navy, Coast Guard and other vessels that have participated in the defense of their nations.

Individuals, Fleet Members and Industry Affiliates have access to member-only content, like our documents and drawings library and past conference presentations.

Members may network with colleagues and enthusiasts through our website social community. Other benefits include an invitation to attend our annual symposium and to receive our quarterly e-newsletter, Anchor Watch.

What is HNSA? 

Since our first meeting in 1966 the Historic Naval Ships Association (HNSA) has connected the public with historic ships from around the world. These ships are living memorials to those who served and are being lovingly preserved to educate and inspire future generations.

HNSA is a non-profit organization whose goals are to:

1. Support the preservation of historic naval vessels by advocating for and promoting our member organizations,

2. Identify best practices and resources, and

3. Serve as a networking and information hub to link our members.

HNSA's members include naval ship museums and memorials around the world as well as individuals, businesses and organizations that support the rich culture of significant historic naval vessels.