Egan Maritime Institute Presents: Summer Speaker Series 2010

Online, July 29, 2010 (Newswire.com) - August 16th - Dr. Robert Ballard will be lecturing on Adventure in Deep Sea Exploration presented by the Egan Maritime Institute at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. Dr. Ballard will speak at a Family Presentation from 3-4 pm. Adult prices are $25 per ticket, and students are $10 per ticket. Dr. Ballard will also lecture, following a Cocktail Reception, from 5-6 pm. Tickets are $100 per person. 60 Union Street, Nantucket. Seating is limited. Tickets are available by calling 508-228-2505. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Maritime Festival on Saturday, September 25, sponsored by the Egan Maritime Institute and reMain Nantucket.

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About Egan Maritime Institute
Located at the historic Coffin School, the Egan Maritime Institute is the island's only non-profit organization devoted exclusively to celebrating Nantucket's seafaring heritage. They maintain a collection of contemporary and illustrative art, books, and artifacts including a commissioned series of paintings by contemporary British marine artist Rodney Charman that depict over 200 years of Nantucket history. Throughout the years, Egan Maritime sponsors ongoing displays, special exhibits and educational and entertaining speaker programs, often featuring local residents, on a variety of special interest topics relating to Nantucket's maritime traditions, history, and culture. The Egan Maritime fulfills its mission by supporting the activities of its affiliates, the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum and Mill Hill Press, all based on Nantucket.