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The Discovery of British Frigates with Robert Cembrola In-Person

A nearly-forgotten naval action in 1778 caused British frigates to sink in Narragansett Bay. Nearly 200 years later, a URI researcher identified the resting places of these ships and in 1974 excavations began, recovering a multitude of well-preserved artifacts. Learn more in this fascinating talk.

Date:
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
George Hail Free Library - Reading Room
Audience:
  Adult