The Egan Maritime Institute presents “Red, Right, Returning”

NANTUCKET, Mass. - May 21, 2013 - PRLog -- Nantucket Island, MA (May 21, 2013) The Egan Maritime Institute announces “Red, Right, Returning”:  Present Day USCG Lifesaving Procedures and Boat Safety, at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum from May 23 – October 14, 2013.  This outdoor exhibition features present day Coast Guard lifesaving procedures, an everyday guide to boat safety and a recreational four-person life raft for both children and adults to “try out” on the grounds of the museum.

Back by popular demand, last year’s exhibit “Guiding Lights:  Nantucket’s Lighthouses, Keepers, and their Families is featured, as well.  With displays from 2012, this much loved exhibition also includes brand-new surprises and additional, hands-on activities for all.

The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum shares the fascinating stories of yesterday’s maritime heroes through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits and special events. The Museum houses a collection of over 5,000 objects, including surfboats, beach carts, vintage photographs and more, a silver medal awarded to Marcus W. Dunham for his role in several rescues during the Great Gale of 1879; a taping of Mr. Rogers and “Madaket Millie”; an interactive shipwreck map; and a whimsical Newfoundland dog chair created by ‘Sconset’ artist, Clara Urbahn.

About The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum is located at 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town. The museum exhibition opens Thursday, May 23 and runs through Columbus Day, Monday, October 14, 2013. Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily.  Admission: $6 adults, $4 youth ages 5 – 17, free for children under 5.  For more information, including a full calendar of special events, children’s programs and Family Days please call (508) 228-1885, or visit www.eganmaritime.org.