Lecture: "Norwegian Steam" by John Rousmaniere

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June 21st, 2018: John Rousmaniere on "Norwegian Steam: The Yacht Sailors from Tysnes" Presented in collaboration with members of the NYYC Seamanship Committee and Jattlaget

Presented in collaboration with members of the NYYC Seamanship Committee, this is the story of the sailors from Tysnes, Norway who crewed aboard several HMCo. America's Cup defenders. This lecture will mark the opening of a new temporary exhibit at HMM about these sailors which will include a number of artifacts on loan from Jattlaget, an exhibition in Tysnes, combined with related HMM artifacts.

Tickets are $10 for Members and $18 for Non-Members

Reception begins at 6pm / Lecture begins at 7pm

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The 2018 Herreshoff Lecture Series is Proudly Sponsored by: Points East Magazine, Cisco Brewers, and Gowrie Group.

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