"Thunderstruck" Great Lakes Shipwrecks

Explore Great Lakes Shipwrecks with a Maritime Archaeologist at Michigan Maritime Museum Brown Bag Lecture Series
 
The Michigan Maritime Museum will be hosting a presentation by maritime archaeologist Phil Hartmeyer from NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Hartmeyer will be speaking on the Michigan Maritime Museum Campus March 19^th from 11am-12pm.
 
His presentation, “Thunderstruck: Maritime Archaeology in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary,” is a fascinating exploration of the unique underwater cultural resources provided by shipwreck sites in the Great Lakes, specifically in northern Lake Huron.
 
Fire, storms, ice, and human error wreaked havoc on the Great Lakes marine highways in the nineteenth century and resulted in hundreds of shipwrecks. Due to the cold, deep water just off the shores of Northeast Michigan, Thunder Bay is home to some of the most intact shipwrecks in the world. Come hear their stories, and learn about the cutting edge technology that sanctuary archaeologists are using to explore and discover these timeless remnants of our past.
 
Though born and raised in San Francisco, Hartmeyer developed an early passion for Great Lakes maritime heritage and moved to Alpena in 2011 to join the staff at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in efforts to help discover and explore Great Lakes shipwrecks and educate the public on the invaluable stories they tell. He has a Master’s Degree in maritime archaeology from East Carolina University and is a Registered Professional Archaeologist.
 
Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for seniors.  There is no admission fee for Museum members. Visitors are encouraged to bring along a bag lunch to enjoy during the lecture. Become a member and attend each additional lecture at no cost. It is the perfect time to become a member!