Shipwrecks, nautical history and historic Salem. What a fun combo! The Pickering House is holding a lecture regarding shipwrecks of Essex County in February and it looks like a good time. Details are per Facebook. Image used is per the SSU archives.
“Join us for our Second Sunday Chowder Lecture on February 9 @ 12:30, here at the Pickering House.
In colorful detail, diver, lobsterman, and maritime historian Captain Raymond H. Bates, Jr. will discuss the shipwrecks of Boston’s North Shore. He is the author of two shipwreck books documenting over 1200 wrecks from Winthrop to Cranes Beach. He has also produced a chart detailed various wreck sites. Signed editions of both volumes — Salem Bay and Cape Ann — will be available at the event.
$25 non-members; $20 members. RSVP a must by Feb. 7 — pickeringhouse1@gmail.com or use the link here”
This event takes place on February 9, 2020 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Pickering House, 18 Broad St. Salem, MA 01970. Enjoy!! <3