S.S. JOHN W. BROWN

About S.S. JOHN W. BROWN

The S.S. JOHN W. BROWN is a historic World War II Liberty ship operated as a museum ship at Pier 13 in Baltimore. Its number one tween deck is identified as an event space, and a documented wedding aboard used that area and the main deck. That event included cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, docent-led tours of the ship, drinks and dancing, and sunset views across Baltimore Harbor toward Fort McHenry and downtown. The ship also offers day or evening event charters on the water, with capacity stated as up to 750 passengers; it can travel to a berth selected by the event organizer, and food and entertainment arrangements are flexible.

The facts

Guests

Up to 750 guests

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Museum

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach S.S. JOHN W. BROWN

• Website: ssjohnwbrown.org
• Phone: (410) 558-0646
• Address: Pier 13, 4601 Newgate Ave

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