wireless operators monument
VWOA members maintain the monument in New York's Battery Park commemorating those radio and wireless operators who have perished with their ships. Currently the monument is being restored and will be reinstalled in a prominent location.
The photo shows one of the memorial services at the monument with services led by a Chaplain from the Seaman's Church Institute. Click on it to see a Yearbook article looking back on memorial services over the years.
marconi gold medal and deforest audion medals
For 90 years, the VWOA presented awards to individuals for their contribution to communications. Recipients, both men and women, have included famous inventors, technology innovators, teachers, historians, military officers, and radio operators who have participated in sea rescues. .
infoage museum
VWOA members have assembled an extensive permanent display on the history of maritime radio communications. It is housed at the InfoAge Science and History Museum, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall, NJ
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ambrose lightship
The VWOA assembled and equipped the radio room on the lightship AMBROSE in New York's South Street Seaport. For many years members volunteered as "Sparks" demonstrating the radio equipment. Today members of the VWOA operate the club amateur radioi statioon with the callsign W2AQ for special on-the-air events.
Click on the photo to see a Yearbook article looking at our service on the Ambrose over the years
scholars & film makers
The VWOA is a frequent consultant to authors, scholars, film makers, and producers on all facets of the history, developments, traditions, future, and trends in communications.