Documenting maritime history to understand the present and discern the future


Maritime Research Center

Fine British and Royalty Collectibles


Piccadilly Corner

A world class selection of maritime collectibles, including china, silver, and crystal, books, posters, and other artifacts



The Nautical Shop


Afternoon Teas & Special Events

Trans-Oceanic

Upcoming Events
Come visit us the 7th Street Village
Downtown San Pedro Is a Great Place
Shop, Dine, Enjoy
Free street parking at metered spaces after 5 p.m. in downtown San Pedro. Always free parking in the Centre Street Lofts underground parking lot, one half block east of the Maritime Research Center and Nautical Shop. Enter from Seventh Street.
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Purchase a Nautical Shop/Piccadilly Corner Gift Certificate
Valentine's Tea

Saturday, February 13
Crowne Plaza, Los Angeles Harbor
prepared by Executive Chef Thierry Roux, formerly of the Queen Mary

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Titanic First-Night Dinner

Saturday, April 10
Doubletree Hotel San Pedro
authentic recreations of Titanic's first night dinner--and no talk of icebergs

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Art Deco Dinner

Saturday, June 19
Doubletree Hotel, San Pedro
5 course from 5 great ocean liners of the Art Deco era

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