The Wreck of the Steamer Atlantic

An Illustrated talk—both in-person and virtual by Museum Director Pierce Rafferty that chronicles the dramatic story of Fishers Island’s most deadly and consequential shipwreck, the wreck of the Steamer Atlantic in November 1846. This tragic wreck caught the attention of the nation, and was commemorated  by mournful ballads, popular poems, and two Currier lithographs. The fate of the ship’s legendary bell, and the erection of a lighthouse on nearby North Dumpling, are just two of the side stories also covered in this fascinating tale of woe.

Time: Sunday, July 9, 2023 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.
Place: In person at the Museum, 2nd Floor, and virtual via zoom

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