Tuesdays @ 2:00: U-Boats in our Backyard

Join local historian Grayson Shepherd as he shares the powerful story of the Empire Mica, a British tanker torpedoed by a German U-Boat just 30 miles off the coast of Cape San Blas in 1942. Learn how this tragic World War II event turned a quiet section of the Gulf into a place of remembrance and maritime history.

Now a popular fishing and diving site near Indian Pass, the Empire Mica wreck serves as a gravesite for 33 British sailors who made the ultimate sacrifice. This educational presentation is part of the Tuesdays @ 2 series and offers a unique look at Gulf County’s hidden wartime past.

Perfect for history buffs, divers, and curious minds alike!

📅 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
📍 Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Library, Port St. Joe
🎟 Free Admission