Navigating Narragansett Bay and Beyond
Captain Howard McVay will be presenting about his time and impressive experience as a ship pilot on the Narragansett Bay.
Captain McVay grew up in Riverside and graduated from East Providence High School. He attended the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Cape Cod and graduated with a degree in Marine Transportation. He was also an Ensign in the US Naval Reserve.
Captain McVay became a ship pilot and spent 35 years as a pilot. Currently retired, he enjoys sailing and flying his small airplane. Captain McVay is also a pilot for the Lady Pomham ll, taking visitors to the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. Enjoy listening to Captain McVay’s tales of life at sea as he discusses his time as a ship pilot
Light refreshments and time to socialize will begin at 6pm with the presentation beginning at 6:30pm.
Free and open to all, registration not required.
- Date:
- Monday, March 3, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Branch:
- Weaver Library
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Weaver Library