May 15, 2012
Canadian Nautical Research Society Conference: The War of 1812, Differing Perspectives
For their 2012 conference, the Canadian Nautical Research Society has retained the War of 1812 as the subject matter with an emphasis on new scholarship, varying perspectives and fresh analysis. They are looking for different perspectives – Canadian, American and European – that shed light on matters that have not generally been treated in any great depth in the litterature of the last two centuries and that can broaden our horizons beyond what is fast becoming stereotypical in the general public’s eye.
Hosted on the shores of Lake Ontario, this conference will be located at The Victory in Picton with an additional venue in Kingston. The Victory will also be hosting an exhibition of “War of 1812″ art to complement the conference. Conference sessions and banquet will be in various locations with time for sightseeing, local attractions, wineries and a strong possibility of a “re-enactment.” A variety of accommodation options are available in the immediate area.
Please visit the Canadian Nautical Research Society website for program and registration information.
May 16, 2012
Koh Tang Battle – SS MAYAGUEZ Veterans 2012 Reunion
WELCOME HERE, WELCOME HOME “Together Then, Together Again”
An opportunity for the Koh Tang Mayaguez Veterans across the United States to truly be “Together Again.” Please visit the reunion page for more information and to register.
USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association Crew Reunion
The USS North Carolina Battleship Association is an organization of the Battleship’s former crew members and their families. The Association hosts an annual reunion in Wilmington with the next one scheduled for May 16 – 19, 2012. The crew and families very much look forward to their annual return to the Battleship to share stories, visit old friends and make new ones. The love they have for their ship makes a powerful bond.
The formation of the Association was greatly helped by former Ship’s officer LCDR John Karrer who worked at the Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He forwarded crew members names and addresses to Jack Clements and Chuck Paty, two Association officers living in Charlotte, North Carolina. By July 1968, Karrer had located 7,243 names! Today, shipmates are still discovering their Ship.
The crew has been a tremendous asset to the Battleship through the years. They have given thousands of artifacts, recorded oral histories, donated funds, helped found the Friends of the Battleship, volunteered countless hours, and served on the USS North Carolina Battleship Commission. The Battleship staff is proud to preserve their ship and share their story.
Please visit the Battleship North Carolina website for more information: http://www.battleshipnc.com/
May 17, 2012
Home School at the Museum: Hull Design
Why are the fronts of Navy ships pointed, but submarines are round? Hull designs are constantly being tested and redesigned to ensure maximum displacement and speed. Students will design their own ship hull and test its effectiveness in the water.
All home school families without military ID or base decals on their cars should use the 11th and O St. SE gate to enter the Washington Navy Yard.
Driving directions and maps of the Navy Yard are available at: http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8_Visit.htm
May 18, 2012
94th Anniversary of American WWI Battlefields in France Tour
Tour Leaders: Colonel Bill White, USMC (Ret) and LtCol Gary Andrejak, USAF (Ret)
Itinerary
Fri May 18 Departure
Sat May 19 Paris Arrivals
Sun May 20 Soissons Battlefield and other Second Battle of the Marne sites- Rheims
Mon May 21 Belleau Wood
Tues May 22 Blanc Mont – Verdun
Wed May 23 Verdun- St Mihiel-Verdun
Thurs May 24 The Meuse-Argonne – Rheims
Fri May 25 Paris
Sat May 26 Paris
Sun May 27 Memorial Day Ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery
Mon May 28 Tour ends
Please visit the Military Historical Tours website for more information.
May 19, 2012
National Maritime Historical Society 2012 Annual Meeting
Please visit the National Maritime Historical Society website for more information.
Battleship Alive: Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
The Battleship has sponsored “Living History” weekends, called “Battleship Alive,” since 1997. “Living History” brings historical events, places and persons “alive” for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The Living History Crew (LHC) gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS North Carolina by explaining the duties specific to the sailor’s ratings (jobs) and demonstrating activities that occurred aboard the ship. The WAVES/Home Front interprets the lives of women who served in the Navy and of the d women on the home front during the war. Included with Battleship admission.
Please visit the Battleship North Carolina website for more information: http://www.battleshipnc.com/
Conference: The Falklands War 30 Years On
This conference will provide new, early career and established scholars the opportunity to present new research and perspectives on the 1982 Falklands Conflict. It will focus on the war at and from the sea.
The conference will welcome paper proposals which cover any aspect of the maritime conflict from the perspectives of Britain, Argentina or neutral states. Areas of particular interest to the conference include; war memory, veterans’ issues, the use of maritime airpower, amphibious warfare and amphibious forces including Marines, submarine warfare, the legacy of the conflict (including corporate responses to the conflict and lessons learned), domestic, social and cultural issues.
Book Signing Presented by the Friends of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
Meet authors Cindy Horrell Ramsey, Boys of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA and David Seagraves, Uncommon Hero: The John Seagraves Story.
In Boys of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, Ramsey tells the story of the Battleship through the eyes of the men who served her. After doing research about the ship at the National Archives in 2000, Ramsey spent six days helping the staff of the memorial compile a living-history archive of personal interviews conducted with the surviving crewmembers when they attended the ship’s annual reunion. She became fascinated with the stories these men told. For the next few years, she continued talking to the men to flesh out their stories. The result is this narrative about one of the most decorated American battleships in World War II, as seen through the eyes of the young sailors who matured into men while manning this floating fortress. Books are available for purchase through the Ship’s Store for signing by Ms. Ramsey.
The official book release of Uncommon Hero: The John Seagraves Story, comes to the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA. This book is a collection of chronicles of John Seagraves a sailor who served during World War II on Battleship USS NORTH CAROLINA. David Seagraves, John’s son, authored the book in commemoration of his father’s many life challenges and accomplishments. It’s a story of a poor Southern youngster becoming a well-traveled and very successful entrepreneur. Courage replaced his lack of education, social barriers, and lowly expectations opening doors to opportunity. With an exemplary work ethic and drive to succeed, John faced obstacles during WWII with eagerness, met his sweetheart in civilian life, and found prosperity sharing his passion with the world – cooking. At the age of 85, he continues to live a vibrant life as a restaurant owner with his wife Mildred and three adult children. Come meet both John and David on this very special occasion.
Please visit the Battleship North Carolina website for more information: http://www.battleshipnc.com/
May 23, 2012
OpSail 2012 – New York
This 2012, Operation Sail will once again bring the glory of tall ships to the American seaboard to celebrate the bicentennial of our nation anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
The Battle of Plattsburgh, which took place shortly before the Treaty of Ghent was signed, marked Britain’s final invasion of the northern states. A critical American victory, it denied the British any leverage when signing the treaty.
Please visit the Opsail 2012 website to learn more.
