Connecticut’s Amazing Maritime Adventures

Join us as the Sherman Library offers “Connecticut’s Amazing Maritime Adventures” a presentation by Mike Allen on Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.

 

Most of Connecticut’s coastline abuts Long Island Sound. As you venture east, though, the Sound becomes the Atlantic Ocean. Over the centuries, CT sailors have taken to the high seas on some very notable and remarkable journeys.

 

The first American to spot Antarctica sailed from Stonington. The crew that recovered the lost British ship The Resolute (from which the President’s Oval Office desk was made) was from New London. CT was second only to Massachusetts in whaling – and we have the last intact wooden whaling ship afloat from those years. We’ve had gut-wrenching disasters at sea involving state crews. And, the historic and handsome lighthouses along the shoreline hold stories of their own. 

 

These stories from the high seas help one realize the importance of the state’s contribution to maritime history. During this program, you will hear these sea shanty tales from noted podcaster and storyteller Mike Allen.Mike Allen specializes in bringing local history to life, through his background in journalism, radio broadcasting, podcasting and public speaking. Mike is the producer and host of the podcast Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path. He interviews experts on a variety of historical topics. Mike has lived in Connecticut for more than 50 years, currently residing in Danbury.

 

This is a free remote program offered via Zoom. Registration is required. Register online at shermanlibrary.org/registration-dropdown or contact slprograms@biblio.org.