The Stephen B. Luce Library has a longstanding commitment to preserving and making accessible America’s maritime heritage. As the first maritime school in the country, founded in 1874, the college’s institutional records document the development of nautical education in the United States. Additionally, the library is home to the records and papers of over fifty maritime organizations.
At this time, research appointments for those who are not current Faculty, Staff, or a currently enrolled student are limited to 9 am to 12 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. Thank you for understanding.
Please be advised that research and reproduction requests may take up to 10 business days to respond to, and plan accordingly. Once a reproduction request has been received and confirmed requests of 10 pages or fewer will be fulfilled within 14 business days. Requests of more than 10 pages may take longer depending on staffing and availability.
*Any requests with a deadline of less than 10 business days may not be able to be completed on time.*
The Archives at the Stephen B. Luce Library is accessible by appointment only. Preferred scheduling time is two weeks prior to the intended date of visit. Please contact the Stephen B. Luce Library at library@sunymaritime.edu or (718) 409-7231 for more information or to schedule a visit.
The Reading Room is open by appointment only to students, faculty, and researchers.
Please contact the Library to book an appointment.
Four Years Before the Mast by SUNY Maritime College Archives are home to collections that document the history of significant people and organizations in the history of the college and maritime industry.
To learn more about our collections, including the records of notable alumni, Sailors' Snug Harbor, and the Marine Society of the City of New York, explore the College Archives and Archives Special Collections tabs of this guide.
