2023-04-04

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Talk: CallMeBill: The Mysterious Sailor of the Doomed SS Atlantic
The Halifax Morning Chronicle, April 5, 1873: "Who she was, and where she came from, and why she chose such a life of hardship never was, and never will be known."
Call Me Bill is an illustrated historical graphic novel based on a real person who, defying gender expectations, left home in search of adventure and a more authentic life.
LynetteRichards has uncovered the fascinating story of Bill, a sailor on the ill-fated SS Atlantic. Bill is buried in the mass grave in Terence Bay NS with the hundreds of other victims. Meet the author/illustrator! Reading, book signing, and original artwork will be displayed.
More information on the Museum's site.
Location: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, 1675 Lower Water Street