Salem Marine Society
From Salem Links and Lore
On the rooftop of the Hawthorne Hotel stands an exact replica of a cabin from the Taria Topan, one of the last vessels to ply the lucrative East India Trade. This unique structure is the headquarters of the Salem Marine Society which has met on this site, almost uninterrupted, since 1830. The cabin is not open to the public. The Salem Marine Society was organized by captains and shipowners in 1776 to share navigation information and to provide benefits for needy members and their families. It is the oldest charitable organization in Salem.
