Nanaimo Historical Society Public Presentation

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Thursday, March 10th, 2016
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Nanaimo Historical Society Annual General Meeting and special program. Bowen Park Complex, 500 Bowen Road, Room 1. "Shipwrecks of BC's Early Coal Trade" British Columbia is known for its shipwrecks.

What is less known is that many of these wrecks are associated with Nanaimo and coal mining. Nanaimo area coal mines relied on a steady stream of sail and steam ships to move coal to Pacific Rim markets. Join us as we explore the connection between early coal mining and the hazards of transporting Nanaimo's "black diamonds."

About the speaker:

David Hill-Turner is a retired curator of the Nanaimo Museum and Past President of the Underwater Archaeological Society of BC. 

The Nanaimo Historical Society is a non-profit organization. Founded in 1953, the society's mission is to preserve, promote, and celebrate the history of Nanaimo and central Vancouver Island.

Annual membership is $24 for and individual, $30 for a family, and $34 for an organization.

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