The Larchmont Remembered

Join the Coventry Public Library and Daniel Harrington to hear the harrowing tale of the Larchmont shipwreck of 1907. With eyewitness accounts and never-before-seen photographs, the horror and heroism of the worst maritime disaster in New England history comes to life.

Daniel Harrington, a former East Providence City Councilor and long-time featured monthly columnist for the Providence Journal, and serves as a Director for the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame.   

Mr. Harrington's presentation tells the tale of the night the Larchmont, a wooden, side-wheel steamship, collided with the Harry Knowlton, a three-masted schooner, just off Block Island in zero-degree weather. The presentation covers the story of the ship, its crew, the passengers and the unbelievable stories of survival, panic, murder and miracles, using digitally restored photos and eyewitness accounts.   

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but it is recommended.  If you'd like to register, please call Jessica at 401-822-9104 or  email JCoppa@CoventryLibrary.org.