Public Presentation: The John K Shaw - a Maritime Tragedy by Dan Lieb
Wednesday, April 16th at 7:00pm at Bahrs Landing Restaurant, Highlands.
6:30pm: Coffee and cookies. A cash bar will also be available.
7:00pm: Presentation. 8:00pm Close
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A desire to visit something new triggers an expedition to identify a wreck and reveal a tragic hit-and-run at sea. Mr. Lieb's talk on the John K. Shaw is a compelling look at a maritime disaster. The vessel, a 158ft, 379 ton three-masted schooner, was built locally, owned locally, crewed locally... and they lived - and died - locally.
During the 19th Century, schooners played a pivotal role in maritime transportation and trade. These sailing vessels with their distinctive two or more masts and fore-and-aft rigging proved to be highly efficient and versatile, making them a popular choice among sailors and merchants alike.
View of City Island by Frederick Rondel, 1872.
This painting depicts the Marine Railway at
David Carll's Shipyard in 1872, the year the
John K. Shaw was built at the shipyard.
Dan Lieb has led and participated in dozens of archaeological expeditions in New Jersey and the surrounding region for more than 30 years, mapping shipwrecks. His enthusiasm for local maritime history allows him to identify shipwrecks in NJ waters. He holds a PADI Divemaster rating and has logged over 2,300 dives since 1974
Navesink Maritime Heritage Association
Navesink Maritime Heritage Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging Eastern Monmouth County with maritime and water related historical, skill building, environmental, and recreational activities, and encouraging responsible use of the Navesink estuary through its Discover, Engage, and Sustain approach.
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