

sab 02 nov
|Staten Island
Shipwrecks & Calamities at and Around Staten Island!
Orario & Sede
02 nov 2024, 14:00 – 15:30
Staten Island, 420 Tompkins Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305, USA
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Join Pat Salmon and the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum for a Special Program:
Shipwrecks & Calamities at and Around Staten Island!Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024Time: 2:00 PM
Uncover the dramatic history of Staten Island's tragic accidents and maritime disasters in this fascinating program led by historian Pat Salmon. With its vital role in maritime travel, the waters and lands around Staten Island have seen devastating events that shaped the community and made lasting impacts. Pat will delve into notable incidents, including:
The Vanderbilt Landing bridge collapse of 1852
Sinking of the Mohawk yacht in 1876
Westfield ferry explosion in 1871 (where inventor Antonio Meucci was among the injured)