Join the New Jersey Maritime Museum at 7PM on Friday November 2, 2018 at Buckalew’s in Beach Haven for their Merchant Mariners Presentation.
Reservations Required - $10 donation to offset expenses – Complimentary buffet provided during the hour preceding the presentation – Happy hour drink prices available at the bar Call 609-492-0202 or e-mail at info@NJMaritimeMuseum.org
Joe Mazraani - Shipwreck Diver and Captain of D/V Tenacious
Since childhood, Joe Mazraani has been fascinated by the sea, its creatures and the allure of the underwater world. Growing up in Lebanon, Joe spent his summers by the Mediterranean. He immigrated to the U.S. at age 15 and became a certified diver in the mid-90s. Joe quickly took to diving sunken wrecks off the Northeast U.S. coast and instantly developed an obsession with exploring the sunken hulks that litter the approaches to New York Harbor.
Shipwreck exploration is a way of life for Joe. He owns and operates the dive vessel Tenacious, which was specifically acquired and outfitted to accomplish several projects, including locating and exploring the U-550 and other deep, uncharted wrecks in the North Atlantic.
A criminal defense attorney by trade, Joe holds an open-circuit Trimix certification and was recently certified as a closed circuit diver. He is also a U.S.C.G. licensed captain.
Jennifer Sellitti - D/V Tenacious
Jennifer Sellitti is a regular crew member of the dive boat Tenacious. She manages a number of topside operations during dive trips. She also does historical research on the ships Tenacious dives and research to help locate ships that are the subject of new projects for the team. In addition, Jennifer develops and delivers presentations on Tenacious projects with the goal of helping members of the public understand the historical significance and importance of wreck diving in the North Atlantic.
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: The Merchant Mariner’s Heroic Role in WWII’s Battle for the Atlantic.
This presentation is about the story of the WWII Battle for the Atlantic from the perspective of the merchant mariners who made their living on the high seas. Through firsthand accounts, historical documents, and information gathered from the sunken ships, the speakers will discuss the attack on Pan Pennsylvania by the U-550 and how 56 of its 81 crewmembers survived one of WWII’s most fascinating ocean battles.
Active members of the NJ Maritime Museum have until Oct. 25th to reserve seats for this presentation, after which time non-members may reserve any remaining seats.
For more information, call the NJ Maritime Museum at (609) 492-0202
