A CAPTAIN'S LIFE: AT SEA AND AT HOME TRAVELLING EXHIBIT
AN INSPIRATIONAL LIFE
Captain Isaac “Bob” Randall was a legendary sealing captain aboard the “Bellaventure” . . . and so much more. One of three brothers, all of whom became sea captains, his remarkable life as a mariner is curated from archives and artifacts contributed by descendants from across Newfoundland and Labrador. This exhibit explores his journey from the heady days of the wooden schooner trade in the 1890s, through to the emergence of steamships and the dominance of steel hulled vessels of the 1930’s. Interpretive panels and artifacts explore life at sea (including a swashbuckling schooner race), how young men became captains in those times, and family life in coastal communities. Two panels depict the remarkable life of his beloved sister “Aunt Mary,” providing an insightful perspective on the significant role women played in sustaining and building our coastal communities.
Bring Home from the Sea's Travelling Exhibit to your community
Host our exhibit and provide your community with a unique and unforgettable snapshot of the bygone days of wooden schooners, the West Indies trade, the seal fishery, and life in rural Newfoundland. A time when earning a living from the cold and unforgiving North Atlantic was always an adventure!
Why Choose Home from the Sea’s Traveling Exhibit?
- It’s an interactive and exciting experience with a swashbuckling real-life schooner race!
- It paints a realistic picture of life at sea and what it took to become a captain.
- It acknowledges the vital role women played in sustaining coastal communities.
- It chronicles change and challenge in coastal communities at the turn of the 19th century.
THE SETUP
- Fees are nominal
- Applications are accepted year-round.
- Everything you need is in a well packaged exhibit with clear instructions.
- We offer an expert team to come and set up the exhibit in your location.
For more information about the rental process for our travelling exhibit, contact us below:
