Wish List
Maritime Recruiting Posters from World War II are a welcome addition to the Maritime Museum collection.
Like most non-profits, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum never has enough resources to achieve all of its goals quickly and efficiently. Many needs may be fulfilled by the donation of resources from private individuals and businesses. Here is a sampling of our current needs:
Boatbuilding
Marine-grade plywood sheets
Wooden Boat Festival
Consumable supplies
Collections/Exhibits
Quality ship models of boats and ships used in Louisiana
Louisiana-built boats (primarily wooden)
World War I and World War II maritime recruiting posters
Flat screen television
Historic photographs and documents regarding Louisiana maritime activities
Wooden Boat Festival memorabilia from first 20 years
Education
Program Supplies
Administration
Office supplies
Lighthouse
Gasoline to fuel boats and equipment
New pilings for dock
Riprap for erosion control
Wishes Fulfilled
Photography Equipment–Thanks to Lowell Ford, August 2009
Gasoline can–Thanks to Marc Lapham, July 2009