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  • GUEST POST: DEEP THRONE (SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — 300 FSW)

    GUEST POST: DEEP THRONE (SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — 300 FSW)

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    BY BRETT ELDRIDGE

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    Introduction

    This story originates with the mysterious sinking of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) east of Cape Cod on April 10th, 1963 and ends with a deep dive on a piece of submarine safety history off the coast of San Diego, California with a detour to Morro Bay Maritime Museum in-between.

    It is a long but fascinating piece of U.S. Navy submarine safety history.

    Get a large cup of coffee and settle in…

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    READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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    Avalon DSRV

    3D Model photogrammetry mode

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  • Lego Alma Ship Build by Alex Nelson

    Lego Alma Ship Build by Alex Nelson

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    The Morro Bay Maritime Museum in Central California has many ships with historical significance to the area. The Montebello was the first US ship torpedoed after Pearl Harbor in 1941. The ship was carrying fuel and was a prized target. The Alma was a local tugboat that came to the rescue and picked up the survivors. It is on display at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum. This is a lego build of that ship. To view the actual ship, please visit morrobaymaritime.org.

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  • Guest Speaker Event – Richard H. Taylor, MBA

    Guest Speaker Event – Richard H. Taylor, MBA

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  • 2021 Morro Bay Marine Swap Meet

    2021 Morro Bay Marine Swap Meet

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    For additional details, or to register as a vendor… CLICK HERE.

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  • Don’t Cook Tonight “Spring Time Cruising” Fundraiser!

    Don’t Cook Tonight “Spring Time Cruising” Fundraiser!

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    Help keep our fleet afloat! We’ll be having a drive-by pick-up dinner fundraiser on Tuesday, April 13th from 5 pm – 6 pm at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum (1210 Embarcadero). Smoked chicken and ribs cooked by Tognazzini’s Dockside will be available.

    Your pre-purchased ticket includes:
    Whole Smoked Chicken $15.00 AND/OR
    Full Rack of Smoked Pork Ribs $30.00

    * Add a bottle of Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards Golden Delicious Apple Chardonnay for $20.

    Tickets are available at the Museum:
    Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 AM – 2:30 PM or call Bonnie Jones (602) 526-4367

    Ticket sales end Sunday, April 4, 2021

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  • When Morro Bay Went To War

    When Morro Bay Went To War

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    Join us for a book signing of our very best selling book:

    ‘When Morro Bay Went To War’

    Meet author, Joe Dunlap, MBHS Class of ’66. Hear him tell how WWII transformed the Ebmarcadero into what it is today!

    April 1, 2021 • 2pm – 4pm

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  • 2020 Annual Report

    2020 Annual Report

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    Click report preview below to open our full 2020 Annual Statement

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  • Farewell to the P-520

    Farewell to the P-520
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    After spending the summer in Morro Bay, the P-520 has gone home to Long Beach, California. The Morro Bay Maritime Museum had the priviledge of hosting the historic WWII era rescue boat and sharing its fascinating history with over a thousand visitors to the central coast of California. The educational tours of the privately-owned vessel were made possible by the boat’s owner, Mr. Jerry Tretter, and a handfull of stalwart volunteers. 

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  • P-520 arrives in Morro Bay!

    P-520 arrives in Morro Bay!

    The historic World War II era P-520 USAAF Crash Rescue boat is in Morro Bay for the summer. The 85′ vessel will be open for tours Friday through Monday from 10:00 – 3:00. Guided tours will take you below decks where you can see the crew quarters, engine room, galley, and infirmary. Tickets are available at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum. General admission is $6. Admission for ages 6-12 is $4. Children age 5 and under are free with one paid adult admission. There is plenty of free parking in the lot behind the Morro Bay Maritime Museum. The boat is tied up across the street from the museum on the Embarcadero near the Harbor Hut Restaurant.    (NOTE: Closed-toe shoes only are allowed on the boat and visitors must be able to climb several sets of stairs and ladders. Thank you.)

    This truly unique vessel is the only 85′ U.S. WWII crash rescue boat in the world that maintains its original 1944 military configuration. The MBMM is very grateful to the vessel owner, Jerry Tretter, and his family for loaning the boat to the Morro Bay Maritime Museum so it can be made available to the community.  Also, a special thanks goes out to the City Harbor Department, Tourism Board, and waterfront businessmen Bob Fowler and Troy and Brad Leage (Harbor Hut and Endeavor Sportfishing) for their cooperation. All of these folks worked expeditiously to secure a great waterfront docking location. 

    The P-520 will be in Morro Bay all summer and through the Morro Bay Harbor Festival. If you would like more information about the vessel stop by the museum.

    If all of this sounds intriguing, we would love your participation. We are looking for volunteers who would like to help with the tour program and museum operations. You can email us at info@morrobaymaritime.org or call us at (805) 225-5044. 

    Per Coast Guard regulations no sandals, open-toe shoes, or bare feet. No pets. Must have two free hands to climb steep ladders.


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  • Maritime Museum Open Public!

    Maritime Museum Open Public!

     

    The Morro Bay Maritime Museum’s Grand Opening Ceremonies were well attended on Sat., Sept. 29, 2018. Speakers were President Charlie Yates, Vice President of Museum Operations, Larry Newland; local historian Dan Krieger; City of Morro Bay Council Member, Marlys McPherson, County Supervisor, Bruce Gibson; Benjamin Peterson, Field Representative for Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham; Greg Haas, representative for Congressman Salud Carbajal. About 300 people were on hand to for all the festivities which included a Salinan blessing performed by Don Pierce and his father, Don, Sr.; live music by Jenna & the Funky Fellows; cookies provided by Quota International of Morro Bay; and a ribbon cutting. The new exhibit hall and displays were well received as was the museum store. People signed up to become members and purchased legacy bricks to be installed outside the museum. Morro Bay Maritime Museum appreciated the support of the community for this project decades in the making.

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