Photo of the SS JOHN W. BROWN, taken during the 2000 Great Lakes cruise in Cleveland, Ohio. Our primary venue is the World War II Liberty Ship SS JOHN W. BROWN, the oldest operating Liberty Ship left in the world, which is operated by Project Liberty Ship. NAVHISDET members portray the men of the United States Navy's Naval Armed Guard during the BROWN's many sailings, as well as providing ceremonial details, assisting with logistical preparations before and after sailings, and assisting with the many ongoing restoration projects aboard ship.
NAVHISDET members have had the pleasure of working in close coordination with a small cadre of Armed Guard veterans who volunteer hundreds of hours aboard the BROWN.
For more information about the Liberty Ship SS JOHN W. BROWN and Project Liberty Ship, visit their website at http://www.liberty-ship.com/.
Guest Interpreters and Displays Wanted
On each of the BROWN's cruises we use 5-10 guest interpreters to provide displays of WWII gear and historical interpretation. You'll sleep in original troop transport berthing, you'll assist with loading of passengers (great opportunity to use the Military Police impression), provide living history interpretation during the cruises, and help with tear down after the visitors are gone. The NAVHISDET approves and coordinates guest interpreters for all BROWN events. If you are an individual or a unit coordinator, contact the NAVHISDET to find out about the rules for guest interpreters and/or apply to participate.
