Ghost Ship: The Mystery of the Mary Celeste with The Bow Tie Historian

About this event

This lecture explores the enduring enigma of the Mary Celeste, the 19th-century merchant ship found adrift in the Atlantic with no sign of its crew. We’ll examine the known facts of the voyage, the condition of the ship when it was discovered, and the many theories—ranging from the practical to the fantastical—that attempt to explain the disappearance. Separating myth from evidence, the talk reveals how one maritime incident became one of history’s most famous ghost-ship legends.

ABOUT PRESENTER Jason Scappaticci was born and raised in Manchester, CT where he continues to live with his partner and son. After high school he earned his BA in History from Utica College of Syracuse University. After returning home to CT he enrolled in Trinity College and earned his MA in American Studies. He has a passion for history and enjoys sharing that passion with others. Some topics of particular interest for Jason are presidential history, world’s fairs, and the golden age of transatlantic passenger liners. These topics are reflected in many of the lectures he has taken around the state to libraries and historical societies.

Professionally, Jason has worked in higher education since 2003. He began his career at Manchester Community College working with low income and first-generation college students. After 16 years at Manchester Community College Jason was named the Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Capital Community College. He is passionate about the mission of Capital Community College and enjoys his work there as much as he enjoys lecturing.