Join maritime historian, Mark Wilkins, for an exploration of the context in which the three White Star liners—Olympic, Titanic and Britannic —were conceived, built and sailed. Issues covered include the role of the burgeoning steel industry, the need for immigrant labor and the international social, economic and political climate of 1900-1912 (most notably the rise of Modernism). This talk is free, but advanced registration is requested. Visit sturgislibrary.org for more information.
