America and the Sea Award
October 27, 2012
The America and the Sea Award recognizes an individual or organization whose contributions to the history, arts, business or sciences of the sea best exemplify the American spirit and character. The Award honors and celebrates those who embrace the scholarship, exploration, adventure, aesthetics, competition and freedom that the sea inspires. The 2012 America and the [...]
October 18, 2011
Former Navy Secretary, Historian and Author Former Secretary of the Navy, historian, and author John F. Lehman was the recipient of the America and the Sea Award for 2011 by Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc. The award honors and celebrates those who embrace the scholarship, exploration, adventure, aesthetics, competition, and freedom the sea inspires. Lehman received [...]
November 3, 2010
World-renowned oceanographer, marine biologist, deep sea explorer and author The America and the Sea Award honors and celebrates those who embrace the scholarship, exploration, adventure, aesthetics, competition and freedom the sea inspires. Sylvia A. Earle received the award Wednesday, November 3, at a gala held in her honor at the St. Regis Hotel in New [...]
October 29, 2009
Internationally renowned sailor and avid maritime collector William I. Koch, founder of the Oxbow Group, philanthropist, avid collector and world-renowned sailor, has been named the recipient of the America and the Sea award which is presented annually by Mystic Seaport. Koch was presented the award Thursday, October 29, at a gala held in his honor [...]
October 29, 2008
Chairman, President and CEO of Crowley Maritime Corporation Thomas B. Crowley Jr., Chairman, President and CEO of Crowley Maritime Corporation, was honored with Mystic Seaport’s third annual America and the Sea Award at a gala dinner held at the Rainbow Room in New York City, Wednesday, October 29. The annual award recognizes an individual or [...]
October 24, 2007
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author and Historian On Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at the Rainbow Room, New York City, David McCullough was honored with the Second Annual America and the Sea Award presented by Mystic Seaport. The award recognizes an individual or organization whose contributions to the history, arts or sciences of the sea best exemplify the [...]
November 15, 2006
Most successful and admired yacht designer of the 20th century Olin Stephens II was named the first recipient of the America and the Sea Award presented by Mystic Seaport, the nation’s leading maritime museum. Widely recognized as the most respected, successful and admired yacht designer of the 20th century, Stephens was recognized at a dinner [...]