East Bronx History Forum: Shipwrecks of the Bronx in-person presentation by Justin Rivers, Tuesday, January 16th 7:30pm at Bartus Hall in the First Lutheran Church, 3075 Baisley Avenue.

 

Dear East Bronx History Forum Member,

The East Bronx History Forum is pleased to announce it will be holding its

181st meeting on Tuesday, January 16th at 7:30 pm with an in-person presentation by Justin Rivers. The location of this month’s meeting will take place in Bartus Hall in the First Lutheran Church located at 3075 Baisley Avenue.

New York City and the Bronx are no stranger to shipwrecks. The city’s surrounding waters hide over 300 ill-fated ships, many of which met their end due to treacherous waterways and capricious weather. In this talk with Untapped NY Chief Experience Officer, Justin Rivers, will explore how the tidal gateway to the Bronx was one of the most dangerous waterways in the world and how the largest man made explosion before the atom bomb was detonated to make it navigable. The talk will also explore the HMS Hussar which still lies in its unknown resting place somewhere near the Bronx today with a multi-million dollar treasure that has eluded divers and fortune seekers to this day. And, of course, one of the most tragic maritime disasters in American history, the General Slocum, washed up on Bronx shores. 

As always, all of our meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit our website www.BronxNYC.com as well as our Facebook and Instagram pages. This will Justin Rivers’ second time presenting with the History Forum, so bring a friend and make it an enjoyable evening.

Dorothy A. Krynicki 

Secretary