2pm, the Rehoboth Beach Museum welcomes Capt. William Manthorpe back for a presentation about “Ships Named Delaware. Capt. Manthorpe is a retired Navy Captain and government civilian Senior Executive. He retired in 1994 as the Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence, having served 40 years as an intelligence professional. Since retiring full time to the Delaware Coast in 1998, Bill has been researching, writing, and speaking on the naval and maritime history of Delaware.
At least 23 Navy ships have been named for Delaware, the state, its cities, people or other places, according to The Naval History and Heritage Command. The USS Delaware (to be designated SSN-791) is seventh such named ship, was christened Saturday October 20, 2018, and is the first submarine. It is expected to be commissioned this year.
Space may be limited so reservations are required. Please call (302) 227-7310 to insure your space. The program is free for members. A $5 donation is suggested for non-members. The Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue. There is free parking and the museum is handicap accessible.

Further information on this, and other programs of interest, can be found on the museum website www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.