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Lost Anchor of the HMS Chatham Lecture on Friday

The Pacific Northwest Archaeological Society (PNWAS) is hosting a lecture exploring the ongoing mystery of the whereabouts of the anchor of the HMS Chatham lost during Captain George Vancouver's exploration of northwest waters in 1792. The recent recovery of an anchor off Whidbey Island has fueled debate and curiosity. To learn more about the recent discovery join a talk this Friday, November 14th from 7pm to 9Pm at the Mountaineers Seattle Program Center at 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 98115 in the Cascade Room. Speakers will be historian Scott Grimm and WSDOT Archaeologist Scott Williams. Cost is free to PNWAS members, but $10 for non-members and $5 for students. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit the PNWAS website at www.pnwas.org.