Aug 30 2019
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Nov 11 2019
Wind & Water: The Nautical Collection of Norman de Vall

Wind & Water: The Nautical Collection of Norman de Vall

Presented by Kelley House Museum at Kelley House Museum

Nautical Collection at Kelley House

A new exhibit showcasing the nautical collection of coast resident Norman de Vall will open at the Kelley House Museum in Mendocino. Through November 11, you can see antique coastal charts dating back to the 1700’s, sextants old and new, a large brass compass from a sailing ship, taffrail logs that were pulled behind the ship to calculate its speed, a caulking mallet and irons, and other navigational implements needed to travel upon the seas in the age of sail.

Norman de Vall began collecting nautical items in his childhood and this extended into his work career with historic ships in San Francisco and as captain of the last cargo sailing vessel from North Europe to San Francisco. Come see the beautifully crafted items he’s cherished for years, learn about navigation before GPS satellites put our location on our phones, and marvel at the intricate cartography of centuries-old maps.

Wind & Water: The Nautical Collection of Norman de Vall  will be on display until November 11, 2019 at the Kelley House Museum, 45007 Albion Street in Mendocino. Hours 11:00 to 3:00 Friday through Monday. Contact 707/937-5791 or info@KelleyHouseMuseum.org.

Admission Info

$5 Donation Requested

Phone: 7079375791

Email: info@kelleyhousemuseum.org

Dates & Times

2019/08/30 - 2019/11/11

Additional time info:

Members of the Kelley House are invited to join us for complimentary drinks and sea-worthy appetizers on Thursday, August 29th at 4:30pm to PREVIEW the Fall Exhibit – Wind & Water: The Nautical Collection of Norman de Vall.  Memberships, starting at $35, are available at the door. Hope to see you there!

Location Info

Kelley House Museum

45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA 95460