Arts & Entertainment
Danger on the High Seas
"accidental Sailor" Nelson Simon recounts his oceanic rescue during what became known as "The Perfect Storm"
Whale men often set out to sea with thoughts of exotic locales and adventure, while the reality was often back-breaking labor, boredom, and dangerous predicaments. Fast forward 150 years, and join us on Thursday, November 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm for a presentation of “The Accidental Sailor,” a first-hand account from guest speaker Nelson Simon, one of a crew of nine who found themselves fighting to stay alive in The Perfect Storm in 1991. Join us as Nelson recounts a harrowing tale of courage, survival, and a historic Coast Guard rescue in the dead of night, after he signed up to be a crew member on-board the Anne Kristine, a 150-year old Norwegian schooner. What he thought would be an easy journey to Bermuda turned into a harrowing near-death experience on the rough sea. Want to learn more? Guests will have a chance to chat with Nelson after the presentation over wine and cheese in the museum’s galleries. $15 suggested donation
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About The Whaling Museum
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The Whaling Museum & Education Center is located at 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 and specializes in the culture and history of our maritime heritage as illustrated by the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Industry of the 1850s. Winter hours are Tuesday-Friday from 12-4 and Saturday-Sunday from 11-5. Learn more at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org
