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)