SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK
POPULAR HISTORIAN & MULTI-AWARD WINNING AUTHOR
ROBERT N. MACOMBER
Topic: “YACHTS THAT WENT TO WAR”
This PowerPoint will explore the story of elegant yachts, focusing on four poignant
tales about vessels which were turned into warships during the Spanish-American War.
Amazingly, some of these incredible ships served our country for decades!
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SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK
POPULAR HISTORIAN & MULTI-AWARD WINNING AUTHOR
ROBERT N. MACOMBER
Topic: “SALTY SUPERSTITIONS”
This presentation is a lighthearted look at the strange do’s & don’ts
of life at sea. You’ll gain a clever understanding of several
superstitious meanings, hidden Biblical references,
strange prohibitions, and hilarious ceremonies of the maritime world,
many of which are still observed to this very day.
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SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK
POPULAR HISTORIAN & MULTI-AWARD WINNING AUTHOR
ROBERT N. MACOMBER
Topic: “HITTING HOME”
This historical talk is on the little known story of the C.S.S. Florida and the 1863 Confederate naval raid on New England. Do you know what the initials C.S.S. stand for, and did you know there was a naval ship called Florida? Macomber’s storytelling expertise and his extensive knowledge of history will provide you with the facts and the personalities involved. Don’t miss it!
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SARPA
{Senior and Retired Physicians Association / Ft. Myers Chapter}
PowerPoint Presentation: “Theodore Roosevelt – The Climb”
Private Lunch Meeting and Presentation