We are excited to announce that we have launched a new database for the museum’s collection of mariner records from the historic Sailors’ Snug Harbor retirement home. Founded in 1801 by the will of Robert Richard Randall, the Harbor was a pioneer in the care of the elderly. Sailors admitted to the Harbor received free room and board and medical care. Over 10,000 mariners ultimately benefitted from these amenities.

This database includes information on the 1,200 sailors for whom we have records and is the first step to making these records more publicly accessible. The larger plan is to digitize our entire Sailors’ Snug Harbor document collection, which is an ongoing project. Enter the database by clicking the button below. Happy researching!

Mariner Records Database