The Sail, Power, and Steam Museum’s March 18 online speaker series, Captains’ Quarters, will wrap up the season with local historian, Charles H. Laberbom and his underwater work uncovering shipwrecks along the coast of Maine. The talk will be held at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom. Attendance is free, but registration is required. To register, visit the “Music and Calendar” tab at www.sailpowersteammuseum.org.

The waterways of Maine were once the equivalent of today’s Interstate 95 with steam and sailboats bringing travelers and cargo to destinations that dotted the coast. While not obvious to the casual observer or even the thousands of work and pleasure boats that ply our waters annually, there are stories of past storms, mishaps, and battles lying in the remains of ships that were sunk long ago.

Maritime historian and archeologist, researcher, teacher, and story teller, Charles (Chip) Lagerbom is also an avid diver. His travels and explorations have taken him to the far reaches of the Antarctic and Cape Horn, but his interest in Maine and colonial maritime history has resulted in multiple dives on the wrecks that help tell the story of Maine.

“Join us at 6:30pm (EST) on March 18 as we chat with Lagerbom and hear the underwater stories that he has uncovered along with an introduction by Capt. Jim Sharp, co-founder of the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum,” said the museum, in a news release.

In the true spirit of our maritime heritage, it is suggested that everyone grab a warm beverage, settle into the comfort of their own boat or home, and fire up the woodstove during our chilly winter evenings to join us for a fascinating evening of stories of the past. To register or to see the full Captains’ Quarters winter schedule click on the “Music and Calendar” page at www.SailPowerSteamMuseum.org.