An US based non-profit, technical organisation founded in 1893. SNAME is dedicated to promoting the art, science and practice of naval architecture, shipbuilding and marine engineering. The Society scope includes all aspects of research, production, maintenance and operation of ships, submersibles, yachts, boats, off shore and ocean bottom structures, hydrofoils and surface effect ships. Address: 601Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, N.J. 07306, www.sname.org