Irondequoit Historical Society Lecture Series - Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario presented by Jim Kennard In-Person
Please join the Irondequoit Historical Society and Irondequoit Public Library on Thursday, September 3rd. 2026, as we welcome Jim Kennard, the author of Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario – A Journey of Discovery. Jim has found more than 200 shipwrecks in his more than 50-years of exploration. These include two of the oldest shipwrecks found in the Great Lakes – the 1780 British warship, HMS Ontario, and the sloop, Washington, lost in 1803. In 1983 he found a unique horse-powered ferryboat in Lake Champlain.
Discoveries made by Jim and his shipwreck teams have appeared in a number of publications including National Geographic, Sea Technology, Inland Seas, Wreck Diving, and Skin Diver. He has also appeared on the Discovery Channel, CBC, BBC, and FOX News.
The Irondequoit Public Library is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact one of our Inclusion Coordinators or call the library at 585-336-6060.
- Date:
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Irondequoit - Densmore Creek (#114), Irondequoit - Irondequoit Bay (#115)
- Library:
- Irondequoit Public Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Lecture/Presentation