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M&ST
ASHTABULA
MUSEUM
Ashtabula
maritime & surface transportation
museum
Navigating History:
Ashtabula’s Legacy
by Land & Sea
Located in the heart of Ashtabula, our museum preserves and celebrates the rich history of maritime and surface transportation that shaped our region. From the Great Lakes shipping industry to the evolution of railroads and beyond, we bring the stories of Ashtabula’s past to life.
Highlights from the Collection
Fresnel Lens
A Fourth Order Fresnel lens from the Ashtabula Lighthouse, focusing light to guide ships safely on Lake Erie.
Engine Order Telegraph
A ship’s communication device used to relay speed and direction commands from the bridge to the engine room.
Diving Helmet
A copper and brass hard-hat diving helmet once used by deep-sea divers for underwater work and exploration.
Depth Charge
A WWII-era naval weapon designed to sink enemy submarines by exploding underwater at set depths.
Live from Ashtabula Harbor
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