Committed to the research, preservation, and interpretation of our region’s rich nautical heritage. Preserve Long Island's maritime history and heritage for educational purposes; Purchase, collect, restore and preserve boats, vessels and related equipment having to do with the past and present maritime activities of Long Island, including but not limited to, shipbuilding, whaling, shellfishing, commercial and sport fishing, wildfowling, pleasure and competitive boating, watercraft and the ethnic heritage pertaining thereto; Restore, preserve, interpret, display and exhibit watercraft of historic interest, models of ships and of small craft, tools and implements of the marine crafts and trades, wildfowling decoys, paintings, prints, maps, charts and books, and displays featuring wildlife.