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January 17, 2012
Everybody has heard of the Titanic. But who has heard of the SS Atlantic? Another White Star Line ship, she was wrecked on Nova Scotia’s shores not far from Halifax in the worst trans-Atlantic passenger ship disaster of the nineteenth century. At least 430 victims of this sad event are buried in Nova Scotia. Hundreds of artefacts survive in homes throughout the province, passed down through generations until the details of the ship and their recovery have been forgotten—sometimes along with the name of the heroic ancestor who recovered them while helping save the lives of passengers and crew. Bob Chaulk, who helped author a book on the dramatic story of the Atlantic, has a unique perspective on the loss of this fine ship. He has been diving Nova Scotia’s waters for almost 25 years and has explored the underwater site of the event many times. In a visual presentation rich with detail, Bob will recreate the story from when the Atlantic left Liverpool in late March of 1873 until she was inexplicably run onto the rocks at Terence Bay. Nearly 600 perished within a stone’s throw of the shore, while another 400, through grit, determination, good luck and help from the local people, found salvation. Jan. 17 - 7:30 pm
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