Does the name Besse ring any bells?

The Wareham Historical Society is hosting a program by Tim Martin, Falmouth Genealogical Society President, about an 1873 ship, the W. H. Besse Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.

The ship was owned by Wm. H. Besse of New Bedford, a relative of Wareham’s Captain Alden Besse, Besse Park's namesake. 

William H. Besse employed Captain Benjamin Clark Baker, whos wife documented their adventures aboard the ship. Their stories will be the focus of Martin's presentation.

The program will be held at the Methodist Meeting House at 495 Main Street in Wareham and is free to Wareham Historical Society members and $2.00 for non-members. Refreshments will be served following the presentation. 

For more information call society President Angela M Dunham at 508-295-8578.