Fans of maritime lore history will be pleased at the return of Dan Lieb, diver and historian, for another intriguing program, this time focusing on the discovery of the Robert J. Walker.

In 1860, USCS Robert J. Walker collided with a commercial schooner of the coast of New Jersey and sank. The disaster caused the deaths of 20 men, the largest record in the history of government service outside of an act of war. The ship was thought to be lost to the sea, and—with the looming threat of the Civil War—the government offered no inquest in its sinking or ceremony for those lost on board.

On Monday, January 29, local historian and diver Dan Lieb will appear at the Clara Barton Branch to discuss the history of the Robert J. Walker and it’s finding. He will dive (no pun intended) into the events that led to the discovery of the wreckage and the team of divers, archaeologists, and historians who recorded and positively identified the ship.

Space for this program is limited, so register soon to guarantee your spot.

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