The sinking of the Flying Enterprise - a mystery and a conspiracy theory
About
An adventure on the Atlantic in January 1952 involving an ex-WWII Liberty Ship, which was one of a fleet owned by a swashbuckling Danish entrepreneur, Isbrandtsen. The Liberty Ships were so named because they were built quickly in the US to cover losses in the battle of the Atlantic to keep the supply lines to Europe open.
This ship had survived the war and was on a voyage from Hamburg to New York when it was hit by a hurricane. The master was Kurt Carlsen, a well-known radio amateur on the ten-meter band. He improvised a radio that was to be a vital link in the drama that followed.
Three people showed remarkable courage, as the ship hung between life and death for six days, leaving an enduring mystery and a conspiracy theory.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
15 May 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Organiser
- Scotland South East Local Network
Registration information
Places are limited so registration is essential.
If you have any difficulties registering please send your details to:
samuel.gaw@ietvolunteer.org
Speakers
Angus Annan
IET Volunteer
Angus Annan, FRSA, C.Eng, MIET started his career as an apprentice fitter aged sixteen. He then worked in universities for most of his career. His first university post was at Queen's University Belfast. His next post was at the University of Stirling where he worked for many years, becoming Director of IT and later Director of IT and Libraries. He finished his career in a similar post at Thames Valley University.
Since retiring from full time employment Angus has been very active in pursuing his interests in technology and history, giving talks and publishing papers and articles on these combined subjects. He has also been very active in voluntary activities. He is an IET volunteer. He was instrumental in the installation and management of a community broadband system in his village. He is a radio amateur and a Past President of the Radio Society of Great Britain.
Reasons to attend
Places are limited so registration is essential.
If you have any difficulties registering please send your details to:
samuel.gaw@ietvolunteer.org
Programme
Talk
Q & A
Refreshments