The New Zealand Ship and Marine Society’s website serves as a maritime heritage site, offering a rich collection of historical maritime information, particularly related to New Zealand shipping. Users can explore a variety of resources, including articles, maritime books, and short histories of shipping companies and ships that have traded with New Zealand. The site also features information on New Zealand ports, copies of the “New Zealand Marine News” journal, and Dr. Watt’s Index.

The search functionality allows users to browse the entire website, which includes a diverse array of content such as 440 ships, 69 books, 302 issues of NZ Marine News, 57 Dr. Watt’s Indices, 17 companies, 25 ports, 20 collections, 20 articles, 419 people, 124 images, 24 harbour crafts, and 46 registers. This extensive collection provides valuable insights into the maritime history and heritage of New Zealand, making it a vital resource for enthusiasts and researchers alike.