Monday Mornings: A Daring Voyage Across the Atlantic by the Brothers Andrews

Monday, April 19:30—10:30 AMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

This lecture tells the long forgotten story of the Andrews brothers of Beverly who sailed their 19 foot dory boat from Beverly to Paris during the summer of 1878. Hear how they coped with storms, sea monsters and sickness and still set a record for crossing in the smallest boat and the fastest time. Also contains anecdotes and descriptions of Beverly in the 1870's, illustrations, and a scale model of the boat to view.

Free and open to adults. Light refreshments available at 9 AM. Info: Ona at ridenour@noblenet.org or 978-921-6062.

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