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The Ship's Log

Articles written by:

Amy Raley

Amy Raley is the Education Manager for GulfQuest. Before joining GulfQuest, Amy was the Manager and Historian of the Local History and Geneaology Division of the Mobile Public Library for nine years. Prior to the Mobile Public Library, Amy was a classroom teacher in local schools for five years, and a student worker at the Alabama Department of Archives and History in the Education Department.

GulfQuest Summer Camps promote fun, friendships and memories!

Jun 9, 2016 - Education and Programs - Amy Raley

Do you remember what the month of May was like as a child? I think memories of the end of school and the beginning of summer are more vivid for me because I was so excited about a change…and a break!

The “child Amy” loved the sweet anticipation of summer. I remember s...

GulfQuest Inspires Me

Feb 23, 2016 - Education and Programs - Amy Raley

As a child, I took for granted my life experiences of growing up on the Gulf Coast. My family was one of many in our area that owned a tiny little piece of heaven: a 16 ft. aluminum boat. In my imagination, this vessel inspired amazing daydreams of racing boats, pirate ships, whales, mermaids, an...

Special Exhibits

On Board GulfQuest

GulfQuest News

Gulf of Mexico History

Education and Programs

Select Month

Seven Exhibits GulfQuest Visitors Should Not Miss

Mobile: The First Capital of Louisiana

Jean Lafitte: Pirate Outlaw or National Hero?

Why Maritime Museums Matter

"Above Mobile Bay" is a feast for the eyes at GulfQuest/National Maritime Musem

MAKE A CLEAN SWEEP

When we win every contest, we make a clean sweep. Centuries ago, the Dutch navy hoisted brooms aloft, boasting they could "sweep" their enemies from the seas. This practice continued into modern times aboard submarines returning from successful patrols.