Event Details

Shipwrecks of Northwest Florida

Time: 2:00 pm til 3:00 pm

Location: Online w/ Bay County Public Library

Description: Join us for "Shipwrecks of Northwest Florida" by FPAN Public Archaeologist Nicole Grinnan. This virtual presentation is co-hosted by the Bay County Public Library!

The Panhandle of Florida is the site of hundreds of historic shipwrecks, the result of centuries of maritime commerce, conflict, and travel. Three of these wrecks are featured in this presentation: USS Massachusetts, the nation’s oldest battleship sunk for target practice off Pensacola; SS Tarpon, a merchant vessel famous for its weekly trips between Mobile and Panama City until it was lost in a gale; and Vamar, sunk at Port St Joe under "mysterious" circumstances during World War II.

This presentation is most appropriate for teens and adults, but all are welcome.

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"Zoom into Archaeology" is a free online series that features a short presentation by an archaeologist via Zoom and an opportunity for participants to ask questions at the end of the presentation (duration is about one hour total).

Space is limited and a password will be required for access. RSVP for this presentation at the link.

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FPAN is co-hosting this event.