‘U-Boats in New England’ topic of free lecture at Steamship Society

Posted 2/9/16

While World War II was largely fought overseas in Europe and the Pacific, there was another threat that lurked just off the water right here in New England. The Steamship Historical Society of …

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‘U-Boats in New England’ topic of free lecture at Steamship Society

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While World War II was largely fought overseas in Europe and the Pacific, there was another threat that lurked just off the water right here in New England. The Steamship Historical Society of America (SSHSA), based in Warwick, will host a special lecture Saturday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. to explore the dozens of German U-Boats that patrolled our coastline and the measures that were taken to thwart their advances.

Eric Wiberg, a SSHSA board member author of such books as “Tanker Disasters” and “Round the World in the Wrong Season” will be speaking. His talk will take a closer look at some of the 73 U-Boat patrols that were discovered in New England during World War II, an Axis effort that helped sink 35 merchant and naval ships and resulted in two teams of saboteurs landing in the area.

The program is free and open to the public, but space is limited. To reserve a spot, please call the Steamship Historical Society of America at 463-3570 or email blucier@sshsa.org. The lecture will be held at Ship History Center, 2500 Post Road, Warwick.

SSHSA opened its doors to the public for the first time last November, giving visitors a chance to experience an archive that comprises hundreds of thousands of images, artifacts, periodicals, artwork, official records and memorabilia that help tell the extensive history of engine-powered vessels, their passengers and their crews.

In addition to the talk on February 13, the Ship History Center will be open this winter from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on February 27, March 19 and March 26. Entrance is free for SSHSA members, with a suggested donation of $8 for the general public. Visit www.sshsa.org for a full schedule and more information.

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