More than 190 people joined us on July 30 for a presentation on Shipwrecks & Seafaring Stories of Hawai‘i’s Past. These shipwrecks are undiscovered bits of history that tell us surprising things about the past. Dr. Hans Van Tilburg took us on an unforgettable underwater journey.

View the full replay of this fascinating presentation, as Dr. Tilburg shared tales of survival and intrigue and other historical accounts of Hawai‘i’s underwater cultural heritage.

Live Presentation of Stories of Hawai‘i’s Maritime History

Thursday, July 30, 2020  –  4:30 to 5:30 P.M.

What do a Civil War-era steamship, whaling ships, WWII aircraft & Japanese super-submarines have in common? These, and a multitude of other wrecks are firmly nestled in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands.

Journey with Dr. Hans Van Tilburg of NOAA as he shares tales of survival and intrigue and other historical accounts of Hawai‘i’s underwater cultural heritage in this unique presentation.

The ocean is a museum of lost shipwrecks that reflect our maritime past in the Pacific, from the days of the explorers to the plantation era and two world wars. These wrecks are undiscovered bits of history that can tell us surprising things about the past. Finding them and surveying the nearby sites, particularly in the deep ocean, is a unique and challenging endeavor that has not been comprehensively explored until now.

The talk will include opportunities throughout for Q&A with the presenter.

Hans Van Tilburg was originally introduced to the ocean on board his father’s sloop Brunhilde at the age of eight, and started to dive at the age of 11 in 1972.

He is currently the Maritime Heritage Cordinator Pacific Islands Region for NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries in Hawai`i and has served as a consultant for UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage program, as well as co-instructor for UNESCO’s Underwater Cultural Heritage Foundation courses in Thailand and Jamaica and Sint Eustatius.

Hans has taught numerous university courses in maritime history and published over 30 articles and book reviews, as well as several books.

WHEN:
Thursday, July 30, 2020
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Virtual – Enjoy from the comfort of your home.

COST:
Free