Neptune's Fortune: Lecture by Author Julian Sancton

Schedule

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT, United States, Connecticut 06355 | Mystic, CT

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Join us for a talk with Julian Sancton, New York Times bestselling author of Neptune’s Fortune: The Billion Dollar Shipwreck and the Ghosts of the Spanish Empire. Sancton will share the gripping story behind the discovery of the San José, an eighteenth-century Spanish galleon that sank carrying more than $1 billion in treasure. Blending marine archaeology, adventure, and long-buried archival secrets, this fascinating program brings one of history’s most legendary shipwrecks to life.
While you’re here, be sure to explore Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks and discover more stories of famous shipwrecks from around the world.
This program is free for Museum Members and included with general admission. Registration is recommended.
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