The National Maritime Institute of Ireland was founded in 1941. Our mission is to foster an appreciation of our maritime heritage. To that end we operate the museum, host lectures, issue newsletters and a journal, maintain a library, host and support commemorations, promote and conduct research.
| Vice President | Jochen Romstedt |
| General Secretary | Therese King |
| Treasurer | Richard McCormick |
| Board Members | |
| Ray Traynor | |
| Peadar Ward | |
| Roger Kirker | |
| Michael Haugh | |
| Conor Doyle | |
| Dermot Lynch | |
| Glynis Ryan | |
| Sean O’Byrne |
An extensive article on the history of the Maritime Institute of Ireland can be found here.
An article by Dr. John de Courcy Ireland on the origins of the Maritime
Institute of Ireland can be found here.
