Lectures at Long Island Maritime Museum: The Whaleboat 1776 Project

Please join us as we welcome guest speaker John Janicek of the Long Island Seaport & Eco Center (LISEC) Bayles Boat Shop.

In late 2022, the Port Jefferson Village historian stopped into the boat shop with a unique proposition. Could (and would) the boat shop build an armed whaleboat of the type used during the Revolutionary War? Thus began a three-and-a-half-year odyssey which will culminate in the launching of Caleb Brewster.

John’s photo-show will highlight in detail the process of building the whaleboat from planning to completion. He will share a brief history of the whaleboats used during the war and the pivotal role they played in General Washington’s Culper Spy Ring.

• Registration required. Please call (631) 854-4974 to reserve a seat.
• Members free | Non-members $10
• 12:30-1 PM: Light refreshments; 1-2 PM: Lecture