The tragedy of the Yankee Rose has impacted us deeply at the Seamen’s Bethel. It reminds us that behind every vessel...
The tragedy of the Yankee Rose
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U.S.A.T. Dorchester
Each year we remember the sacrifice of the Four Chaplains and all those lost aboard the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, sunk by a...
In Memory of Jason “Tex” Vasquez
The New Bedford maritime community mourns the passing of Jason Vasquez, known to many along the waterfront simply as...
Join Us for the 2026 Rememberence & Blessing of the Fleet
As spring turns to summer, the New Bedford Port Society invites the community to join us for our Annual Memorial Day...
Thank You for Supporting Our 2025 Annual Campaign
Thank You for Supporting Our 2025 Annual CampaignDear Friends and Supporters, On behalf of the New Bedford Port...
Help Support the Herman Melville Statue
The New Bedford Port Society is proud to support the creation of a new public statue honoring Herman Melville, one of...
Christmas Candlelight Service 2025 Highlights
Relive the warmth and spirit of the 2025 Christmas Candlelight Service at the historic Seamen’s Bethel in New Bedford....
Inter Church Council 24th Annual New Year’s Eve Worship Service
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 5:00pm The Seamen's Bethel 15 Johnny Cake Hill New Bedford, MA
Moby-Dick Marathon: Father Mapple’s Sermon at the Seamen’s Bethel
January 3, 2025, at 1:30 PM, The New Bedford Port Society is proud to once again be part of the annual Moby-Dick...
Support the Seamen’s Bethel and Mariner’s Home Through the 2025 Annual Campaign
For nearly 200 years, the New Bedford Port Society has preserved the sacred spaces that tell the story of our maritime...