Maritime History Spotlighted at Upcoming St. John Historical Society Meeting

Colin and Leah Randall-Hanson, co-owners of FlyAway Charters and Pirate’s Cove, will present at the St. John Historical Society meeting on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Bethany Moravian Mission.

Colin also serves as a board member of the St. John Historical Society, according to a press release. The duo will discuss three shipwrecks, focusing on the Eden shipwreck and its connection to the history of St. John’s East End. This marks the first time Colin and Leah will collaborate on a presentation for the community, highlighting the island’s maritime history, the press release stated. “Often, we are piecing together puzzle pieces with what records we can find in our research, frequently leaving many gaping holes of information. This time is different. With vivid details, you’ll feel the power of what happened.,” Colin Hanson said,