Heritage Dinner Lecture on History of the Steamship
| Hours: | 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. |
| Ages: | Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $$$ see below |
| Category: | Lectures/Discussions |
Busch’s multi-media presentation traces Robert Fulton’s efforts to build the first commercially successful “steamboat” in history. Among those convinced of the promise of this new technology was Connecticut sloop captain named Moses Rogers, who quickly managed to get himself hired as one of the first steamboat captains in history.
Over time, running steamboats on rivers, lakes and bays became an accepted part of American life, but taking such a vessel on a voyage across the ocean was a different proposition altogether. Experienced mariners didn’t think it could be done. But Captain Moses Rogers believed otherwise. Combining his knowledge of sail and steam, he designed a new kind of steam vessel for ocean travel. It would be not a “steamboat,” but a “steamship,” named Savannah. Skeptical mariners gave this so-called “steamship” the name “steam coffin”.
Steam Coffin has won accolades in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. Busch has given presentations on Captain Rogers and the Savannah in every state from Maine to Georgia. Marine Technology, the official magazine of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers says of Steam Coffin: “Busch’s supremely readable account of the development and construction of the Savannah...and the passionate career of Captain Moses Rogers, [is] the... missing piece of maritime history... [is] the... missing piece of maritime history... It may properly be termed a page-turner, and is strongly recommended.”
Perfect for the sailors, maritime history buffs and technologists on your holiday shopping list; books are available for sale in the Nature Store. Book signings will follow the presentation that evening.
| COST | ↑ top |
$45/pp for members; $55 for non-members
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/programs/adults.php
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH, 03820 map
Phone: 603-436-8043
Visit http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/about/contact.php for directions
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- and includes beverages and gourmet fare catered by Mountain Caterers. The reception begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and presentation. Reservations must be made by October 8. Full payment is required to reserve your seat.
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