Cape Cod Bay's Target Ship (43170)
Thu, Jul 24
|Chatham
Do you remember “The Target Ship”? What was the need for a target ship and why was it brought to Cape Cod Bay? Perhaps you have your own stories of seeing the SS James Longstreet out in Cape Cod Bay in the '60s, '70s and early '80s.


Time & Location
Jul 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Chatham, 847 Orleans Rd, North Chatham, MA 02650, USA
About the event
Do you remember “The Target Ship”? What was the need for a target ship and why was it brought to Cape Cod Bay? Perhaps you have your own stories of seeing the SS James Longstreet out in Cape Cod Bay in the '60s, '70s and early '80s.
Learn the true story of the ship, discover what it was used for and facts about it that few know. Our speaker will also discuss little known stories about the Longstreet, the ship’s final days, and its current status. You won't want to miss hearing all about this rare and unique fixture of Cape Cod history!