2/3/13
Humboldt Bay tug operator and master mariner Leroy Zerlang will be the featured speaker at the Humboldt County Historical Society’s 53rd annual luncheon set for 12:30 p.m. next Sunday (Feb. 10) at the Ingomar Club. All members of the Humboldt County Historical Society and their guests are invited to attend.
Zerlang will present “Humboldt Bay Adventures: Tales of a Master Mariner,” with photos and stories of his 54 years on Humboldt Bay. As a tug operator and master mariner, Zerlang has had many exciting experiences and adventures during his long tenure. He will regale the audience with personal stories of bringing boats, from log barges to cruise ships, across the dangerous bay entrance. He’ll also share stories of shipwrecks and salvages, of bringing ships into the various docks in the harbor and of his experiences as a ship agent, taking care of ship owners’ interests during their stay.
Additionally, Zerlang will provide background for historical boats and their meaning, most notably the 104year history of the M.V. Madaket, which he operates as senior captain on Humboldt Bay for the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum, owner of the vessel. He’ll also share some historical tales of the North Spit and the U.S. Coast Guard.
The afternoon with Leroy Zerlang will include a buffet luncheon, with vegetarian options available, and a Dutch raffle and silent auction.
Tickets are $30 per person. Humboldt County Historical Society members and their guests can make reservations for the luncheon through Thursday.
For more information or to make a reservation, call the society at 445-4342.
