What motivated you to start volunteering at the Maritime museum?
I gave up sailing recently so I wanted something to keep me connected to the maritime culture and a way to contribute to our new community.

 

What qualities does a good museum volunteer possess? Friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable.

 

What does the staff here excel at?
Local maritime knowledge. Providing hands on maritime historical experiences.

 

How long have you been with us and where did you originate from?
Still a newbie- 3 years. Cape Cod, MA

 

What are your hobbies? Billiards, biking, swimming, reading, previously - sailboat racing.

 

List three adjectives to describe yourself: reserved, responsible, curious.

 

What are you currently reading?
Frankl’s  Man's Search for Meaning,
Recently- The Wide, Wide Sea. The Wager

 

What is an accomplishment you are really proud of?
Hosted Public Access TV Talk Shows in CT and on Cape Cod about local issues

 

What questions do museum visitors ask most often? “Where’s the bathroom?”

 

Which museum artifact has the most fascinating history in your opinion?
Map of shipwrecks;The Periscope.

 

The Cape Fear area is loaded with history, if we could add something additional to the Maritime museum to focus on as an exhibit what would
you choose?  Bring back the Frying Pan underwater webcam tv and set up a fish ID chart next to it; post a current nautical chart next to the antique chart.