In a little under a week from now, a celebration of progress, you could say, will occur in New York City. Although the marine industry is a predominately "male" industry, some very capable women, have been leaving their mark; at this event, achievements in the United States maritime field will be highlighted. Below is a blurb of the event, and you can visit the Working Harbor website for more information.
" In honor of Womenʼs History Month, the Working Harbor Committee, a not-forprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about the history and present-day importance of the Port of New York and New Jersey, will host “Women at Sea,” a special program created to highlight the important contributions women make to the maritime industry.
The evening will begin with Shipping Out: The Story of Americaʼs Seafaring Women, a 60-minute documentary by filmmaker Maria Brooks that appeared on many PBS stations. This unusual documentary tells the history of seafaring women in America. We meet modern women working on container ships, tankers, tugs and other vessels, as pilots, engineers, mates and ordinary 'seamen'. "Shipping Out" explores the history, mythologies and attitudes which limited women's participation in seafaring roles until recent times Immediately following the film, seven women mariners will describe their experiences working at sea and answer questions from the audience. A reception with food, wine, beer and soft drinks will follow.
Participants will be:
--Jessica DuLong, (pictured above) chief engineer on the retired New York City Fireboat John J.Harvey.
--Captain Linda L. Fagan, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Commander and Captain of the Port of New York.
--Commander Linda A. Sturgis, (Pictured right) USCG, head of the Prevention Department at Coast Guard Sector New York.
--Captain Ann Loeding, tug captain who has worked in New York Harbor, the Erie Canal, the Great Lakes and Alaska.
--Captain Coleen Quinn, Sandy Hook Pilot
--Marissa Strawbridge, second mate for American Marine Officers.
--Debra Tischler, commercial operator for Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. and former second mate on tankers, car carriers and bulk carriers.
The event will begin promptly at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at the Community Church of New York, 40 East 35th Street, Manhattan. Tickets are $20 and are fully tax deductible. They can be purchased at www.workingharbor.org. Advance purchase strongly recommended. For additional information or telephone purchases, contact 212-757-1600. "
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--Commander Linda A. Sturgis, (Pictured right) USCG, head of the Prevention Department at Coast Guard Sector New York.