The Tragedy of the Pelican - Virtual Program - Zoom

Program Type:

Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Presented by Montauk Historical Society 

Learn what happened on Labor Day weekend in 1951 when 62 sportsmen and women found their way onto the Pelican, an “open” fishing boat and how this tragedy paved the way to new regulations for small fishing vessels. Open to all. 

Please Note:  Registration is required to receive Zoom log-in information. Information will be sent within 24 hours of program beginning via e-mail. If you have any questions, please call the library at 631-421-4530 or 631-421-4535.