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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Unsealed name of sunken mystery ship near Bar Harbor only raises more questions
May 27—When the Delphini sank off the coast of Mount Desert Island in the 1890s, historian Susan O'Neill wrote that it was both "a tale of stubborn egocentricity on the part of her captain" and "a fluke of strange good fortune" for the owners of the Delphini's cargo, which they had just insured that morning. "The Delphini still sits there in the Sound, buried under tons of water and granite," O'Neill wrote in a 1978 manuscript shared by the Mount Desert Island Historical Society. The society's collections manager believes it is most likely the ship at the center of a legal battle over ownership of a sunken vessel near Bar Harbor. View this document on Scribd But it's not the same name that was unsealed Friday under a judge's orders as lawyers for the Maine State Museum and a private salvage company vie for rightful ownership. Court records show the sunken boat was called the Delhi, which happens to be the name of a Saco schooner that newspapers reported had sunk in the same area in 1893 carrying granite pavers on the way to New York. That April, various Maine papers reported that a schooner named Delhi from Saco struck ice in the Somes Sound near Mount Desert Island "and stove in her port side, and filled," sinking in "22 fathoms of water." A schooner — or potentially multiple schooners — of the same name and place also traveled to the West Indies in 1888, was damaged in 1886 after being "fouled" by another boat in Vineyard Haven and had saved the crew of another near Savannah, Georgia, in 1877. Any one of these, or possibly all or none of them, could be the same schooner that is now the subject of a legal battle in federal court and could have longstanding implications for historic salvage efforts. Benjamin Ford, a lawyer representing JJM, the private salvaging company that started the case, declined to elaborate on the ship's history and identify which one it could be. Before the company was ordered to publicly identify the ship's name, it had only been known as "one abandoned and submerged vessel." No one has really said why this ship is so special. And why, after more than 130 years, a salvage company would find value in it. Historians say the legal case itself could be valuable in that it might create a process for the next time someone encounters a wreck in state or federal waters. "If someone were to discover Cleopatra's barge off the coast of Portland, we'd want to make sure there was a reasonable process of preserving its history for Maine and Maine's people," said Maine State Museum Director Bernard Fishman. Ford said Friday that JJM is only interested in the ship's cargo of granite pavers, although he declined to elaborate on why JJM wants them. "If you had a pencil that was from a shipwreck, it would be more interesting than a pencil from Kmart," Ford said. FINDING THE RIGHT DELHI Two possible names for the boat were discussed behind closed doors, according to court records. One was easily identifiable online. A diving expert wrote in court records earlier this year that, after searching one of the names on Google, he was able to find information about the ship "within seconds." It's not clear if that's the name that was released. The first court filing on Friday identified the ship as the "Delphi," which was corrected within in an hour to the "Delhi." There were hundreds of ships sailing around Maine at the time, often changing names with new ownership, said Amanda Pleau, communications and marketing manager of the Maine Maritime Museum. Fishman said Tuesday that naming boats "Delhi" was as common during that era as naming dogs "Caesar," and that ships often changed names — particularly after wrecks — because of the bad luck. With thousands of newspaper stories dedicated to these ships' wrecks and whereabouts, it's also highly likely that the names of the different ships got conflated, they both said. "It could be that at some point, a firsthand account might have been misattributed," said Pleau. "The record keeping is not 100% reliable." Fishman didn't know if the shipwreck at the center of this case is the same ship as Saco's Delhi, but he questioned whether the same boat could have made the voyage to the West Indies. His impression was that the ship that wrecked off Mount Desert Island was meant only for short transports, like "flatbed trucks," but he admitted it could have been possible. PRESERVING HISTORY JJM filed a unique maritime claim last year seeking ownership of the wreck. Then attorneys representing the state museum filed their own "statement of right or interest" in the boat a month later. The state urged U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen to unseal the ship's name last month, arguing that the public has a right to most court records. When asked about the case Friday night, a spokesperson for the Office of the Maine Attorney General said they don't comment on pending litigation. Although JJM says it is only interested in the pavers, Ford said both parties are still hung up on how to responsibly excavate personal artifacts on board that would be valuable in a museum. Ford said the company has offered to excavate other historical items, like tea cups and saucers, in exchange for ownership of the stones. "We really want to protect the wreck site," Ford said. "I think it's important for everybody, for all of your readers, to look at personal items that came from this period. ... We don't want that stuff to end up on someone's mantle." Fishman said that the museum is interested in reaching an outcome that "everyone can live with" — and a decision that would outline the process for preserving a wreck like this the next time one is discovered, one that "preserves Maine's history for the people of Maine." He said the state normally doesn't rely on outside groups for archaeological work, but that he's willing to keep an open mind. "We would definitely need to be included and make sure the standards of excavation are followed," he said. "Generally, we would want our own people with their expertise in charge, or in the very least, supervising." Pleau said that although the Maine Maritime Museum is not involved in the case, she looks forward to its resolution in terms of creating a process for addressing wrecks found in state or federal waters. "There is this question of ethics in all of this," Pleau said. When someone discovers a wreck in state or federal waters, do they have any rights if there are no other plans for it? "But then, do these items actually belong in a museum?" Pleau went on. "Museums can't just take something from them because they're old and cool." Ford said the ship's exact coordinates are secret, for now, to protect it from amateur divers who could disrupt the fragile site or hurt themselves. He said a court order prevents him and any other parties from sharing information that could reveal its whereabouts. While the boat is physically underwater, legally, it's in the court's ownership until the case is resolved. "If you're going to go diving for this thing, you better bring your lawyer," Ford said. Copy the Story Link
Irish Independent
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Full line-up revealed for Sligo's Love Is A Stranger festival
Another Love Story, proud winners of IMRO Best Small Live Music Festival 2025, this week announced the final programme additions for the next edition of the roaming mini festival series, Love Is A Stranger. The special event returns to the stunning Northwest countryside and beautiful surroundings of Juniper Barn, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, just as summer begins to bloom on Saturday May 17th. International & local artists at Juniper Barn Love Is A Stranger: Juniper Barn 25 features the customary eclectic Another Love Story blend of carefully selected local and international live artists & DJs, performing in & around the beautifully renovated 18th century barns & grounds of Juniper Barn – the perfect backdrop for an atmospheric early summer party. The festival continues to fish in the well-stocked waters of the local Sligo scene, adding a host of local heroes to the already stacked line up of Irish and international guests, including: Crazy P (DJ) (UK) | Susan O'Neill | God Knows | RÓIS | Negro Impacto | Ultan O'BrienDotts O'Connor | Perlee | Pearse Mc Glouglin | Art Of Algebra (Live) | Dean Bryce (UK) | My Name Is John | January Winters | Hanna Hession & Rob Rua | Noone Boy | Turn It On! | Making Waves | John Graham | Coastal Movement | Subterranean Soul |The ALS Shift Shack Soundsystem feat Ali Morris | Andrew Kearney | Lucas Ogma and more. Beyond the music: unique festival experiences Beyond the music, festival-goers can look forward to the return of the much-loved Wild Folk Dining experience, hosted in the Turf Barn, offering a special pop-up feast of seasonal fare — accompanied by a few secret performances. Adding to the atmosphere, Blaze It Sauna returns to Juniper Lake, alongside a vibrant collection of local artisan traders, the LIAS Kids Area and Garden Disco. This year's edition also features a special screening and Q+A with two heroes of the northwest surfing community, Alice Ward and Noah Lane, who will share their celebrated surf shorts, Salt and Blow In. Festival director Emmet Condon shared his excitement ahead of the event: 'With just a few weeks to go - we are so excited to return to the stunning Sligo countryside, as summer begins to bloom, with another trademark ALS collection of Irish and International live artists and djs, as well as The Wildfolk Dining Experience, secret pop up gigs, the Blaze It Sauna by Juniper Lake, a collection of artisan food providers, the LIAS Kids area and more - as we kick start festival season in truly beautiful fashion once again with 24 hours of magic at Love Is A Stranger : Juniper Barn on May 17th.' Tickets & Event Info Love Is A Stranger runs as an intimate one day + night event, with very limited Overnight Camping / Camper Van Attendee Tickets, and Day Attendee Tickets available. Over 85% of day and overnight attendee tickets are available, while family tickets (two adults and two kids under 16) are limited. Camper van passes are also limited. LIAS Juniper Barn is an over 20s event, under 16s are permitted, if with a guardian, and must be registered to attend. ID required. Gates and the campsite open from 12pm on Saturday, May 17. The event runs from 1pm until 2am. Love Is A Stranger will feature a host of delicious local artisan food providers. Busses have been arranged, and will run from Dublin to Juniper Barn on Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19. Shuttle buses will do a pick up from/to Sligo town - Juniper Barn - Sligo town. Shuttle buses will run for collection of select Dublin - Ballymote trains on Sat May 18.
Extra.ie
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Another Love Story announce final line-up for 2025 Love Is A Stranger festival
Tickets are available now, starting from €70.50 for Day Attendee tickets and €95.50 for Overnight tickets. Another Love Story has announced the final line-up additions for the 2025 edition of the mini festival series Love Is A Stranger. The festival will return to the scenic Northwest countryside on May 17, setting up once again at Ballymote's Juniper Barn in Co Sligo for an edition that will bring together an eclectic selection of local and international live artists and DJs. Love Is A Stranger's final 2025 line-up includes: Crazy P, Susan O'Neill, God Knows, RÓIS, Negro Impacto, Ultan O'Brien, Dotts O'Connor, Perlee, Pearse McGloughlin, Art Of Algebra, Dean Bryce, My Name Is John, January Winters, Hannah Hession & Rob Rua, Noone Boy, Turn It On!, Making Waves, John Graham, Coastal Movement, Subterranean Soul, The ALS Shift Shack Soundsystem featuring Ali Morris, Andrew Kearney and Lucas Ogma. Tickets for Love Is A Stranger festival are available now, starting from €70.50 for Day Attendee tickets and €95.50 for Overnight tickets. For more information, click here.
RTÉ News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Sligo's Love Is A Stranger festival announces full line-up
Susan O'Neill, God Knows, RÓIS, and Negro Impacto are among the acts playing Ballymore's mini festival Love Is A Stranger in Sligo on 17 May. UK DJ Crazy P, Ultan O'Brien, Dotts O'Connor, Perlee, Pearse Mc Glouglin, Art Of Algebra and Dean Bryce will also appear at the one-day event in and around the renovated 18th century barns and grounds of Juniper Barn. The event's Wild Folk Dining experience, hosted in the Turf Barn, will also return with pop-up food outlets, along with Blaze It Sauna at Juniper Lake, and local artisan traders, the LIAS Kids Area and Garden Disco. This year's edition also features a screening and Q+A with leading members of the northwest surfing community, Alice Ward and Noah Lane, who will share their surf shorts, Salt and Blow In. Speaking about the event, Festival director Emmet Condon said, "With just a few weeks to go - we are so excited to return to the stunning Sligo countryside, as summer begins to bloom, with another trademark ALS collection of Irish and International live artists and DJs. "A well as The Wildfolk Dining Experience, secret pop up gigs, the Blaze It Sauna by Juniper Lake, a collection of artisan food providers, the LIAS Kids area and more - as we kick start festival season in truly beautiful fashion once again with 24 hours of magic at Love Is A Stranger : Juniper Barn on May 17th." here.
