The many people who have not forgotten the ship and share a common past with it, and especially the Sachem Project members, wish to materially and symbolically save the important piece of American History that the Sachem is.

• We would want, as soon as possible, to prevent the damage made to the USS Sachem by constant and unrestricted public access. Indeed, over the past years the condition of the ship has reached a critic level — becoming dangerous for clandestine visitors.  

• Our end goal is to conduct the progressive restoration of the Celt/USS Sachem/USS Phenakite/Sightseer/Circle Line V a.k.a "the Ghost Ship" to seaworthiness, for use as a museum of itself.

" History, heritage and legend give us code to proceed by, and a standard to measure up to."

— Admiral Richard K. Lukeman (1939-), president of the American Maritime Academy, who maintained the ship in the late 1970's.

 • For so, we have investigated technical possibilities and identified the following phases :

1-Extensive research and legal protection

2-Cleaning and security works

3-Refloating operation

4-Structural works out of water

5-Installating and modifying machinery up to current standards.

6-Exterior works and finishes

If you share our will to save this ship, collaborate with us to spread awareness !

The future of an irreplaceable part of our History is at stake !