BayCoast Bank has donated $50,000 as part of a $250,000 pledge to the USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee, Inc. for capital projects at the Battleship Cove Maritime Museum.
BayCoast Bank President and CEO Nicholas Christ and John McDonagh, Executive Director of Battleship Cove Maritime Museum in front of USS Massachusetts
The Bank’s gift serves as the third installment toward a total pledge of $250,000 to Battleship Cove to be used for “strategic and significant capital projects” according to John McDonagh, Executive Director of Battleship Cove. The donation has contributed to collateral improvements to the museum’s campus, including the installation of a new interpretation program within the museum. The interpretation project reveals the personal stories of the brave individuals who served aboard USS Massachusetts berthed at Battleship Cove.
The non-profit maritime museum and war memorial features the world’s largest collection of World War II naval vessels, and is home to the highly decorated battleship USS Massachusetts. The maritime museum offers a wide variety of programs, events and exhibits and boasts a wealth of educational resources. The core mission of the Battleship Cove Maritime Museum is to provide experiences where visitors can make personal connections by immersing themselves in the history of the battleship and her crew.
“The Battleship Cove Maritime Museum contains and explores such rich history,” said Nicholas Christ, President and CEO of BayCoast Bank. “We are delighted to help fund the many programs, exhibits and educational resources that make this exceptional museum truly one of a kind.”
About BayCoast Bank
BayCoast Bank is a mutually-owned savings bank chartered in 1851 and headquartered in Swansea, MA. The Bank serves southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with locations in Fall River, New Bedford, Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, North Dighton, Fairhaven, Dartmouth, Westport, and Tiverton, RI. BayCoast Bank and its affiliates offer a wide range of financial services for consumers, businesses, non-profits and municipalities. Its affiliates include BayCoast Financial Services, offering stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities and college savings plans; Plimoth Investment Advisors, offering investment management, trust services, and financial planning; Partners Insurance Group, LLC, an independent agency providing automobile, home, life and business coverage through a wide range of insurance companies; and BayCoast Mortgage Company, LLC (formerly known as NFC Mortgage Company, LLC), which offers a wide variety of products including FHA, VA, Conforming Loans and Jumbo Loans in 11 states. Nicholas Christ is the Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer. For additional information on the Bank or its services, please visit www.BayCoastBank.com or call 508-678-7641.
