by seamensb | Mar 11, 2026 | Blog
The tragedy of the Yankee Rose has impacted us deeply at the Seamen’s Bethel. It reminds us that behind every vessel and every trip to sea, there are families and a community that care deeply. The New Bedford Port Society has always stood alongside the fishing...
by seamensb | Feb 10, 2026 | Artifacts, Blog
Each year we remember the sacrifice of the Four Chaplains and all those lost aboard the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, sunk by a German submarine in the early morning hours of February 3, 1943. Of the 902 people on board, 672 were lost, leaving only 230 survivors after the ship...
by seamensb | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog
The New Bedford maritime community mourns the passing of Jason Vasquez, known to many along the waterfront simply as “Tex.” Jason, 51, was a familiar and respected presence at the New Bedford Shipyard, where he worked closely with crews and vessels that form the...
by seamensb | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog
As spring turns to summer, the New Bedford Port Society invites the community to join us for our Annual Memorial Day Event on Monday, May 25, 2026 with a procession starting at the historic Seamen’s Bethel at 9:30am and moving down to the waterfront for 10:00am. Each...
by seamensb | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog
Thank You for Supporting Our 2025 Annual Campaign Dear Friends and Supporters, On behalf of the New Bedford Port Society, thank you to everyone who contributed to our 2025 Annual Campaign. Your generosity plays a vital role in preserving the Seamen’s Bethel and the...
