The second installment of this trilogy dives deeper into the missteps and ongoing inefficiencies of the PHMC, following their 2010 reprimand by the Auditor General. Spoiler alert: progress is hard to find.
Concerns grow over the future of PHMC’s stewardship of Niagara as they outsource her crew to a Canadian company.
A concerned volunteer voices concerns to PHMC commissioners and state representatives over reducing Niagara’s ties to the Erie community.
In 2010, the Pennsylvania Auditor General expressed deep concerns over PHMC’s handling of artifacts. If PHMC is lax in their own professional sphere, why should we trust them in maritime affairs? With the operations and maintenance of the U.S. Brig Niagara?
PHMC’s delays over Niagara’s care now have very real consequences as PHMC announces that Niagara will not attend Tall Ships Erie 2025.
PHMC says that we should trust them. Let’s take a look at PHMC’s broken promises to see if they can be trusted.
Former Niagara deckhand Hank describes how sailing on Niagara transformed his life and was a catalyst for a career change.
An in depth look into a concerning meeting that was held between EMM Site Administrator Jim Hall and a volunteer.
PHMC has yet to publicly post the position for Niagara’s Captain, but they claim the search is ongoing. How could this be and how open is it?
The blog post “Shipwrecked by Command! How PHMC Cast Away its Volunteers” includes several documents from our Right to Know Requests. We felt those documents deserved additional context, but including it in the piece focused on volunteers did not feel like the right...
The US Navy will host it’s 250th Anniversary in Philadelphia in 2025. Niagara was originally going to be one of the centerpieces of the celebration. However, PHMC is no longer planning on taking her. What happened and can she still attend?
PHMC’s meddling throws Erie’s volunteer ship crew into stormy waters, disrupting a vibrant community built on love for the Brig Niagara. Despite bureaucratic buffeting, they refuse to abandon ship. Smooth sailing? Not with PHMC at the helm.
US Brig Niagara is now considered inactive by the US Coast Guard. PHMC claims that is normal and good news, but is that true?
PHMC’s big plans for the U.S. Brig Niagara sound swell, but there’s a tiny snag: they might not even be allowed to set sail! Turns out, navigating maritime regulations requires more than just good intentions. Without a legit 501(c)3, their promises are all at sea. Smooth sailing, eh?
April Fools! PHMC hasn’t even posted a job description for a Niagara Captain publicly! With no signs of progress, how long do we have to wait?
PHMC’s missteps threaten the future of U.S. Brig Niagara! With no clear plan or crew, Niagara’s fate hangs in the balance. PHMC’s promises clash with reality: no captain, no crew, and dwindling hopes for sailing. Taxpayer money wasted, volunteers alienated. Niagara’s legacy at risk. Demand transparency now!
Protect Brig Niagara advocates for transparency and accountability in managing U.S. Brig Niagara. Recent revelations expose concerning ties between FNL’s Board President and PHMC administrators, undermining accountability and risking Niagara’s integrity. With recently discovered emails revealing compromised negotiations, it’s time for scrutiny. Don’t let Niagara’s legacy falter. Demand answers.
On Feb 7, 2024, a PHMC commissioner graciously sat down with a handful of volunteers. Here are the questions, answers, and discussions we had. And… here’s an offer from PHMC’s Director of External Affairs that came about as a direct result of that meeting. (You’ll...
Well, PHMC has finally managed to get one of the Niagara jobs posted. And it’s a doozey! Shipwright, Engineer, Able-Bodied Seafarer, Volunteer Wrangler, Project Planner… the list of duties seems to cross all departments without regard for practicality or feasibility....
Our petition work is ongoing but on the surface it may appear a bit quieter. We are busy meeting with relevant parties and gathering resources. We are still hard at work, but as stated in the last update, we’ve got to stop feeding PHMC what their job duties are and...