TREASURES OF THE DEEP
Two fascinating talks exploring the world of maritime archaeology are to take place at Cowes Library.
The Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum, based at Arreton Barns, will be at the library on Thursday 30 May and Thursday 20 June, between 7pm and 8.30pm.
The talks will cover the forgotten wrecks of the First World War and the nature of war at sea, as well as covering the work of the Maritime Archaeology Trust.
Cowes Library supervisor, Joyce Blizzard, said: “It is amazing to explore the tales behind our maritime history here on the Isle of Wight, and we are lucky to have such a wealth of finds that have been brought up from the deep by the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum. I would urge the public not to miss these events, as they are sure to have a wide appeal.”
Visitors will have the chance to look at artefacts that have been found by the museum and hear some of the fascinating stories behind them.
Christin Heamagi, curator at the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum, said: "We are very happy to be working with Cowes Library and to have been given a chance to bring our amazing collection out of the museum and directly to the public to show you that even if our shipwrecks are out sight they are not out of mind.
“There is an incredible archaeological resource just off our coasts and by sharing the artefacts recovered from the seafloor we will show you that shipwrecks aren't only accessible for dolphins, divers and dogfish."
Each session is £2 per person. There is no need to book and refreshments will be available. For more information, please contact Cowes Library on (01983) 293341.
The Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum, based at Arreton Barns, will be at the library on Thursday 30 May and Thursday 20 June, between 7pm and 8.30pm.
The talks will cover the forgotten wrecks of the First World War and the nature of war at sea, as well as covering the work of the Maritime Archaeology Trust.
Cowes Library supervisor, Joyce Blizzard, said: “It is amazing to explore the tales behind our maritime history here on the Isle of Wight, and we are lucky to have such a wealth of finds that have been brought up from the deep by the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum. I would urge the public not to miss these events, as they are sure to have a wide appeal.”
Visitors will have the chance to look at artefacts that have been found by the museum and hear some of the fascinating stories behind them.
Christin Heamagi, curator at the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum, said: "We are very happy to be working with Cowes Library and to have been given a chance to bring our amazing collection out of the museum and directly to the public to show you that even if our shipwrecks are out sight they are not out of mind.
“There is an incredible archaeological resource just off our coasts and by sharing the artefacts recovered from the seafloor we will show you that shipwrecks aren't only accessible for dolphins, divers and dogfish."
Each session is £2 per person. There is no need to book and refreshments will be available. For more information, please contact Cowes Library on (01983) 293341.
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