Museum Lecture: SOS: The History of Distress Signals December 11, 2008

Join Norma Bishop, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum as she discusses the history of distress signals, the evolution of communications technology and some of the mysteries and myths surrounding stories of sailors and passengers who waited for rescue—from the Lady Elgin to the Titanic and lesser known disasters on the Great Lakes. Learn of the tenuous “lifeline” that communications technologies have provided to those who venture out on the seas. Register by calling 414.278.2728

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