Captain Jonathan Bacon “JB” Smith – 2025 NMHS Distinguished Service Honoree

Captain Jonathan Bacon “JB” Smith was honored at the National Maritime Historical Society’s Annual Awards Dinner at the New York Yacht Club 22 October 2025, with the Distinguished Service Award for a lifetime of leadership in sail training, mentoring generations of young mariners, and sharing a deep respect for seamanship, history, and maritime tradition. Video produced by Voyage Digital Media. #CaptainJBSmith #nationalmaritimehistoricalsociety #seahistory #nmhs #maritimeheritage #sailing #seamanship #maritimetraining