A Survivor's Story: The Sinking of the SS Marine Electric (43170)
Thu, Feb 12
|Chatham
3rd Mate Gene Kelly tells his story of survival of the February 12, 1983, sinking of the SS Marine Electric in a winter hurricane off the coast of Virginia. This event is presented in person or via ZOOM.
Time & Location
Feb 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Chatham, 847 Orleans Rd, North Chatham, MA 02650, USA
About the event
On February 12, 1983, while off the coast of Virginia, the SS Marine Electric encountered a winter hurricane and started taking on water.
The ship sank with 34 crew members onboard. 3rd Mate Gene Kelly was one of three survivors. He tells his story of survival and the aftermath
of the tragic event. Join us on the 43rd anniversary of this important and industry changing incident. This is a recording of a Chatham Marconi speaking event originally held at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, September of 2021 and is presented in-person at Chatham Marconi or via ZOOM.
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