President's message

 Overfalls with new red paint

  

The lightship Overfalls (LV118/WAL539), built in 1938, has been on the Lewes-Rehoboth canal in Lewes, DE since 1973. She is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the past seven years, Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation volunteers have dedicated over 10,000 hours of manual labor in completely restoring the entire ship, both inside and out, with the exception of the deteriorating hull below the water line. The hull cannot be accessed until the Overfalls can be removed from the water.

Removing the lightship to repair the badly corroded hull is the next necessary step in the preservation process.   It will take major financial assistance to finish the work and to ensure the survival of the Overfalls. You can become a vital part of saving this historic ship for future generations through our ongoing Capital Campaign initiative.    We hope you’ll enjoy our website, visit the Overfalls, and consider joining us as an active member.  

Bob Humes, President

Bob Humes, OMMF President
 
 

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 2008 CALENDAR of EVENTS:

  8/08 - FRI-7:30 pm - August Meeting on Ship

  9/12 - FRI-5:00 pm - Overfalls Birthday Party!

  9/20 - SAT-6:00 pm - DE Maritime Hall of Fame

10/10 - FRI-7:30 pm - Annual Members Meeting

11/14 - FRI-7:30 pm - Monthly Meeting

12/12 - FRI-7:30 pm - Holiday Party 

(See News/Events Column for details)

  


News from the Overfalls!
Boat Parade Winners! 7/11/2008
A Father's Day Tribute 6/15/2008
LV118 Sailor Visits OF 5/5/2008
West Marine Donates 5/4/2008
More News »

Upcoming Events!
Overfalls 70th Birthday Party 9/12/2008
Maritime Hall of Fame 9/20/2008
More Events »

      COME VISIT US!

Open May 24 - Oct. 13, 2008

Mon,Thurs, Fri,Sat:  10-4:00 pm
Sunday:  1-4:00 pm
(Mon & Thurs-self-guided only)

Admission:
Adults:
$2.00
Children Under 12: $1.00
Members FREE, why not JOIN US!
Please take our Virtual Tour.

    FLOAT THE BOAT!
Our Capital Campaign -      
A great way for you to help
us save the Overfalls!

historic sailing ship

2nd Annual
 MARITIME
  HALL  OF
    FAME

 Sept. 20,
    2008


    
For Off-Season or Group Tours:
Dave Bernheisel (302) 645-7377
Barry Simmerman  (302) 645-4733
G
eorge Elliott (302) 645-5071

OR e-mail
Dave Bernheisel or
Madeline Lewis, our webmaster.

 

 

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