Many of his works have been exhibited in local museums. "Each ship has its own story and is part of history. I want to keep the history alive through these ships," the model-ship maker said.

Ernie Pitts first began building model ships in an attempt to reduce his drinking. Almost 60 years later, his incredible ...

The world's largest collection of LEGO model ships is expected to arrive at the Independence Seaport Museum on Sept. 6th. It's called TEACH FLEET, and its purpose is to get LEGO-loving kids ...