The Cape May Maritime Museum is an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. In addition to monetary donations, CMMM welcomes stocks and appreciated securities; matching gifts; fully paid life insurance policies; planned giving; wills and bequests; gifts in-kind as well as other types of financial charity. Of course, your charitable contribution is entirely tax deductible too.
We are always appreciative of your support and please keep in mind that no donation is ever too small...Micro-philanthropists welcome!
← In this stunning depiction of the famed Cape May Lighthouse that was photographed by the late Charles Riter, please note CMMM's refurbished
Monomoy life-saving surfboat at the base of the historic beacon.
CMMM’s current undertaking is the tedious restoration of the
Motor Lifeboat CG-36538 by a dedicated group of skilled volunteers. Our goal is to maintain the historical accuracy, design and look of the original motor lifeboat [top image circa 1950s] and to make it seaworthy as well. The lifeboat is presently located in an indoor facility in the Cape May, NJ area and is open to the public for guided tours.
The legacy of our CG-36538 is linked to the renowned Motor Lifeboat CG-36500 [bottom image] as they are both of the same 36-foot Motor Lifeboat-Type TRS class. The latter was made famous in the February, 1952 rescue mission of survivors from the tanker, SS Pendleton, and is now fully restored, operational and at her permanent berth in Orleans, MA.
- Video provided by Kathy Kosinski Ciuni
The Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse was decommissioned many years ago but deemed for reuse through preservation by a 2011 act of Congress. Today it is owned by the Cape May Stewart family, who also run the Cape May Whale Watcher with plans of including the lighthouse in future cruises.