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Chicago Scuba meetup will be hosting Jim Jarecki and Tony Kiefer, both past presidents of the Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago.
Find out more about CSM at The Chicago Scuba Meetup Group and this event here.
If you have dived locally, you most likely have dived shipwrecks, and there is a good reason for that. Back in the mid 19th century, Chicago was one of the busiest ports in the world. Thousands of schooners and steamers visited our port and made Chicago the city it is today. Most people have forgotten our maritime heritage, but it is still there, laying on the bottom of our lake.
Jim and Tony have spent a good deal of their time exploring, researching and documenting that maritime heritage. Everything from some of the greatest disasters on the Great Lakes, such as the Lady Elgin of 1860, to an almost forgotten 20th century sub-chaser have been the subject of their research. It is impossible to dive the wrecks of the Great Lakes without coming away with a strong curiosity as to how they got there and what was their contribution. Jim and Tony can answer some of those questions.
Jim Jarecki is a maritime historian, photographer, author and President Emeritus of the Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago. He has been an active member of the UASC for 20 years and has made over 2000 dives, mostly in the Great Lakes. Jim is a frequent presenter at shipwreck festivals and historical societies throughout the US. He is also a popular guest lecturer at many schools. For his day job, Jim is the owner of an industrial graphics and architectural signage company and is also a consultant to help business meet the needs of people with physical handicaps.
Tony Kiefer is an engineer by day and daring caped underwater archaeologist by night. He has surveyed several shipwrecks in the Chicago area, and has also helped to create additional shipwrecks as well. He has given numerous presentations. When he is not exploring Chicago's shipwrecks, he is usually found in remote locations such as Dubai.
As usual, we will be meeting at 7:00 in the Caliente Bar and Grill (formerly Lalo's) in Lincoln Park. Our presentation starts at 8:00.
Find out more about CSM at The Chicago Scuba Meetup Group and this event here.
If you have dived locally, you most likely have dived shipwrecks, and there is a good reason for that. Back in the mid 19th century, Chicago was one of the busiest ports in the world. Thousands of schooners and steamers visited our port and made Chicago the city it is today. Most people have forgotten our maritime heritage, but it is still there, laying on the bottom of our lake.
Jim and Tony have spent a good deal of their time exploring, researching and documenting that maritime heritage. Everything from some of the greatest disasters on the Great Lakes, such as the Lady Elgin of 1860, to an almost forgotten 20th century sub-chaser have been the subject of their research. It is impossible to dive the wrecks of the Great Lakes without coming away with a strong curiosity as to how they got there and what was their contribution. Jim and Tony can answer some of those questions.
Jim Jarecki is a maritime historian, photographer, author and President Emeritus of the Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago. He has been an active member of the UASC for 20 years and has made over 2000 dives, mostly in the Great Lakes. Jim is a frequent presenter at shipwreck festivals and historical societies throughout the US. He is also a popular guest lecturer at many schools. For his day job, Jim is the owner of an industrial graphics and architectural signage company and is also a consultant to help business meet the needs of people with physical handicaps.
Tony Kiefer is an engineer by day and daring caped underwater archaeologist by night. He has surveyed several shipwrecks in the Chicago area, and has also helped to create additional shipwrecks as well. He has given numerous presentations. When he is not exploring Chicago's shipwrecks, he is usually found in remote locations such as Dubai.
As usual, we will be meeting at 7:00 in the Caliente Bar and Grill (formerly Lalo's) in Lincoln Park. Our presentation starts at 8:00.
