Public Talk on 80 Years of USCG “Secretary Class” Cutters
Free Public Talk: United States Coast Guard Secretary Class 80 Years of History and Service
Who: Indiana University’s Director of Underwater Science, Dr. Charlie Beeker
When: January 21, 2016, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the launching of the “Secretary” class U.S. Coast Guard cutters and learn about their role in history and in the Florida Keys. Of the seven cutters, three now call the Florida Keys home. The Duane and Bibb were sunk as artificial reefs off Key Largo in 1987 and the Ingham’s home port is at the Key West Maritime Museum.
About the Speaker: Dr. Charlie Beeker has worked closely with the Sanctuary for more than 25 years and is responsible for assisting in the development of the Sanctuary’s Shipwreck Trail, San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve as well as the National Register Nomination of the artificial reef Duane.
For more information, call: 305-852-7717 x22
The attached image of the Duane is copyright Stephen Frink and permission has been granted for one-time use to promote this event.
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