Chicago Maritime Festival
Chicago, Illinois
February 26, 2005
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Filming the Race to Mackinac with Geoffrey Baer
Emmy Award winning WTTW producer, program host and Mackinac racer Geoffrey Baer brought a small video camera on the Mac race in 2000 to document his experience aboard Radiance, one of the smallest, slowest boats in the fleet. And he "embedded" another WTTW cameraman on Thirsty Tiger, one of the biggest, fastest boats. In this presentation, Baer shows the complicated, fun and sometimes frustrating behind-the-scenes process of turning all that footage into a Channel 11 documentary about the Race to Mackinac. He also reveals how he "cheated" by using shots from other races and even other years to create the illusion of one seamless experience. He is an avid sailboat racer, a docent for the Chicago Architecture Foundation and a board member of Chicago.s acclaimed Lookingglass Theatre Company.
Shipwreck Tales of the Great Lakes with Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg
Join the acclaimed husband and wife team of Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg for a look at the most dramatic stories of Great Lakes shipwrecks tinged with murder, mystery, deception and mayhem, plus exceptional underwater photography, will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Tales include the story of the fabled Griffon, lost with all hands on her maiden voyage in 1679, and the many attempts to locate that shipwreck; the story of the shipwreck which helped build Chicago; startling new revelations about the schooner George A. Marsh, lost in Lake Ontario in 1917 with great loss of life; the wrecked schooner Explorer, with its mysterious sole survivor; the world-infamous Australian Convict Ship, the Success, and how it came to be wrecked in the Great Lakes; plus. This presentation is based on Cris Kohl.s latest book, Shipwreck Tales of the Great Lakes.
Shedd Aquarium's Right Bite
Discover Right Bite, Shedd Aquarium's initiative that encourages protection of the health of our oceans by making informed decisions when they buy seafood.
The Making of The Christmas Tree Ship with Scott Alexander
Towers Production.s Scott Alexander takes you for a behind the scenes look at the acclaimed Weather Channel production of The Christmas Tree Ship. Over the course of Scott.s seven years with Towers Productions, he has produced, edited and supervised over 26 programs including shows for A&E, The History Channel and the Weather Channel.
The Christmas Tree Ship for Children with Ruth Gibson and Lee Murdock
Come to hear Ruth Gibson tell the story of her mother waiting for the
Christmas Tree Ship in 1912. Ruth wrote a children's book about the sinking
of the ship in stormy Lake Michigan. The surprise sequel to that story is
told about how her mom received her Christmas Tree 78 years later! Great
Lakes troubadour and Christmas Tree Ship Concert producer Lee Murdock will
also lend insight into the ship.s fascinating story through his famous
ballad.
Lakeshore Biology with the Shedd Aquarium (all ages)
Become a limnologist (freshwater scientist) and investigate Lake Michigan. Using scientific measuring and collecting instruments, perform sampling procedures similar to those used in field research.
Charting a New Course: Friends Good Will
The authentic historic Great Lakes replica tall ship, Friends Good Will, now plies the waters of the lower Great Lakes. Commissioned by the Michigan Maritime Museum for educational programming, her unique design and construction are a testament to traditional maritime skills. This session illustrates the dramatic story of Friends Good Will and her role in Chicago.s maritime history; her re-birth as an educational platform; and the adventures she offers visitors and volunteers. Learn how you can become involved in maritime and sailing experiences that distinguish Friends Good Will as the flagship of living history. Applications for the Ship.s Company will be available.
Historic Preservation of Great Lakes Lighthouses. Recent Success Stories with Wayne Sapulski/ Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association. After a brief overview of lighthouses in this region, the focus shifts to recent lighthouse restoration activity with emphasis on recent successes as well as mention of those sites still seriously in need. This is an exciting time for historic preservation on the Great Lakes and there is much to be thankful for. All around this region, lighthouses are being promoted as icons of our maritime heritage and destinations for cultural tourism.
Weather Forecasting with Amy Seeley, National Weather Service
See and hear what goes into a forecast and how mariners as well as landlubbers can find the most accurate information. Amy Seeley is the Port Meteorological Officer with the National Weather Service in Illinois.
The Chicago Police Marine Unit with Earl Zuelke
Meet the man who heads up the unit that boaters turn to when things go
wrong. Learn how the Marine Police Unit works with other agencies, such as
the Coast Guard and ICON, to deal with marine problems before they happen.
Topics include boating safety, homeland security, and what.s in store for
the waterfront in Chicago next season.
The Grosse Point Lighthouse: History and Adaptive Use of a Great Lakes
Landmark with Donald J. Terras. Take a look at the transformation of a Great
Lakes lighthouse, from an aid to navigation, built in 1873, to its current
use as a maritime heritage site and National Historic Landmark . Don is
director of Grosse Point Lighthouse and has been honored for his work there
by the Illinois Association of Museums, The American Association for State
and Local History, and the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois. Don
currently serves on the executive board of the American Lighthouse
Coordinating Committee and was part of a steering committee that established
a National Lighthouse Center and Museum in New York City. His most
celebrated publication is Grosse Point Lighthouse: Landmark to Maritime
History and Culture.
Getting Started in Model Ships and Boat Building with Kurt Van Dahm
This presentation will assist you in finding out what you need to know about
getting started building models of boats or ships so that you can
successfully build the model of your dreams. Kurt is a professional model
builder and author, and consultant.
Marlinspike Seamanship with Dan Kasberger and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Fancy knots, hitches, splices and bends with Dan and the members of Flotilla 12 will be demonstrated and taught.
Model Boat Building for Kids with the Chicago Maritime Society
Cut the sails, step the mast, tune the rig, or build a tug or steamer with wood and found materials. Models are limited; come early! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
North of the Border with Wendy Lutzke
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is located in Manitowoc, in the heart of
northeastern Wisconsin's lakeshore communities. Take a maritime history tour
of the communities of Port Washington, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Two Rivers,
Kewaunee, and Algoma. You'll see photos of lighthouses, ships, and
shipwrecks, along with stories of the people and events that shaped these
communities as they grew along Lake Michigan.
The School Ship with Tom Kelly
Join marine biologist, sailor, and executive director Tom Kelly for a look
at science on the Great Lakes. The Inland Seas Education Association, based
in Suttons Bay Michigan, provides shipboard Great Lakes science and heritage
education programs to 5,000 youth and adults each year. These programs are
taught aboard ISEA's flagship, the 77' schooner Inland Seas, the chartered
114' schooner Manitou
and the Friendship sloop Liberty. Programs are also offered at the recently
completed Inland Seas Education Center in Suttons Bay. Students take part
in navigating and sailing the ships, and carry out science activities
related to Great Lakes weather, fish, plankton, benthos, water chemistry and
physics.
History Over the Horizon with Kris Habermehl WBBM TV
Join Emmy award winning Chicago radio and television helicopter reporter
Kris Habermehl for the story of Great Lakes shipping in the Chicago and
Calumet area as seen from the air. Ride along with WBBM's "Chopper 2" as it
provides a spectacular place to view classic examples of Chicago's maritime
history just "over the horizon.. Rare historic, footage is also included.
Ships, some dating back to the turn of the century, continue to ply the
waters of mighty Lake Michigan as they have since the industrial revolution,
but time and the economy have taken their toll. Some won't be here forever.
See them while you can.
Possibilities for Disabilities with Sean Koughlin, Diveheart
The Diveheart Foundation is committed to serving physically impaired
children and adults, giving them the opportunities and experiences, through
the sport of Scuba diving, that can build the confidence and independence
that will last a lifetime. This seminar looks at a trip by children (ages
13-19) from the Shriners Hospital, in Chicago, to Key Largo, Florida.
Historic Preservation of Great Lakes Lighthouses - Recent Success Stories
with Wayne Sapulski. After a brief overview of lighthouses in this region,
the focus shifts to recent lighthouse restoration activity with emphasis on
recent successes as well as mention of those sites still seriously in need.
This is an exciting time for historic preservation on the Great Lakes and
there is much to be thankful for. All around this region, lighthouses are
being promoted as icons of our maritime heritage and destinations for
cultural tourism.
A Chicago Maritime Museum with Jerry Thomas
The time is ripe for the development of a Chicago Maritime Museum on the
Lake front to display Chicago's rich maritime history. Join sailor and CMS
board member Jerry Thomas for a look at this heritage.
Schooner to Chicago: The Experience of Great Lakes Passenger Travel in the
Era of Sail with Ted Karamanski
Steam ships eclipsed schooners in the passenger trade shortly after the
introduction of steam technology. Nonetheless, the fact sailing vessels
were so common on the lakes insured that they would still play a role in
bringing settlers and immigrants to Old Northwest frontier. This talk will
utilize the memoirs of early 19th century travelers to present the trials
and delights of maritime transport. Come aboard for obnoxious fellow
travelers, foul food, and dangerous storms!
The Sinking of the Straits of Mackinac with Chet Childs
Join us for an exciting presentation of the intentional sinking of the 200.
steel vessel in Lake Michigan. The Straits of Mackinac was sunk in 80 feet
of water off Chicagos shore.
What was here, what is gone and what came back? - A history of human impact on
the flora and fauna of the Chicago River Watershed with Joni Marin- Friends of the Chicago River
Explore how both negative and positive human impacts from early settlement
until the present day have affected flora and fauna that live in and around
the Chicago River Discover the variety of organisms that make the
river/watershed their home today and learn of sites where they can be seen.
Attendees will have the chance to handle examples of "organism articles"
such as shells, furs, feathers, etc.
A Natural History of the Chicago Region with Joel Greenberg
A look at how aquatic eco-systems have changed since the arrival of European
settlement. Based on Joel.s landmark book of the same title.
The Maritime Art of Eric Forsberg with Eric Forsberg
Join this sea going artist for a look at himself. Inspiration, preparation,
techniques and results. Eric is a sailor, former Maine lobsterman and artist
greatly inspired by Charles Vickery, with whom he shared a studio for 10
years. See his work in the North Atrium.
The History of Nautical Safety at Sea with Dan Kasberger
Join two members of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12 for a survey of
the history of nautical terminology Including how marine expressions evolved
and an historical review of how today.s boating safety practices developed.
PLUS...
Maritime music and folklore seminars, exhibits, marine careers, and more.
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