May 24, 2015
The remains of the Lusitania and many of its passengers constitute the most famous shipwreck lying on the Irish seabed, and the story of the disaster continues to fascinate. On the 100th anniversary of its sinking, a number of memorial and commemorative events are scheduled in Ireland and the United States. The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Libraries are proud to participate in the commemorations by sponsoring a lecture with the History Museum. At 2 pm on Sunday, May 24, in the museum auditorium, Gregg Bemis, who has a long association and involvement with the story of the Lusitania and the more recent tragedy of the Estonia, speaks on “`Toxic Secrets’ of the Lusitania ad the Estonia.” Best-selling author Hampton Sides will introduce him.
