Frank Frisk, Former Great Lakes Sailor, is a maritime consultant, lecturer and researcher, based out of Marysville, Michigan. Mr. Frisk is not an authorized spokesperson for either Acheson Venture's or the BoatNerd.com web site, though he works with both.
BoatNerd is a 501(C)(3) non profit and they have in place people to deal with the media.
Acheson Ventures has a media person on staff.
Not all lectures and speaking engagements are listed.Please contact Frank for specific locations and date-or dates.Due to the number of requests,all scheduled events must be confirmed in an e-mail no less than sixty(60) days prior to scheduled engagement, no exceptions.
Future dates are available upon request for re-scheduled lectures.
You may contact Frank about speaking engagements at: FreighterFrank@yahoo.com
View Frank's Web Site at: www.FreighterFrank.com
Sunday, March 21, 2010 |
Great Lakes Maritime Center, Noon "Freighter Frank" Frisk will present the recently produced documentary on the history of the S.S.Edmund Fitzgerald.Beginning with the keel being laid and the final Coast Guard follow up reports. This 60 minute documentary is packed with interviews and exclusive archive film from the actual building of the Edmund Fitzgerald and its launch near Detroit, Michigan. The 50th anniversary edition also includes never-before-seen footage of the CURV III, which was used to first explore the wrecksite after it was found in 1976. This is the first and ONLY documentary to include all of the expeditions who have explored the wreck, including the bell raising project! Copies of this DVD Will Be Available For Sale: $20.00 |
Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
St. Clair Community College |
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 |
Port Huron Power Squadron, 19:00 |
| Thursday, April 29, 2010 COMPLETED |
Thomas Edison Inn, Port Huron, MI Port Huron Rotary Club Luncheon Members Only |
| Friday, November 12, 2010 COMPLETED |
Port Huron Seniors Center: 6:00 PM The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations |
| Friday, November 19, 2010 COMPLETED |
St. Clair County Auditorium (located directly behind the library): 1:00 PM |
| Thursday, January 6, 2011 COMPLETED |
City of St. Clair Library: 6:00 PM Deep Six: Titanics of the Great Lakes |
| Friday, March 4, 2011 COMPLETED |
Port Huron Seniors Center: 5:30 PM Chronicles the incredible career highlights of four Great Lakes Coast Guard cutters, from the first 'official' icebreaker Escanaba to the brand new GLIB Mackinaw. |
| Monday, April 4, 2011 Evening COMPLETED |
GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL 32 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726 - (313) 881-7511 The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations "Freighter Frank" Frisk will present the recently produced documentary on the history of the S.S.Edmund Fitzgerald. Beginning with the keel being laid and the final Coast Guard follow up reports. This 60 minute documentary is packed with interviews and exclusive archive film from the actual building of the Edmund Fitzgerald and its launch near Detroit, Michigan. The 50th anniversary edition also includes never-before-seen footage of the CURV III, which was used to first explore the wrecksite after it was found in 1976. This is the first and ONLY documentary to include all of the expeditions who have explored the wreck, including the bell raising project! |
| Wednesday, May 18, 2011 6:30 - 7:45PM COMPLETED |
Hamburg, MI - Public Library Mighty Ships of The Great Lakes, Paul R. Tregurtha, "Queen On The Great Lakes" Donations to the Hamburg Public Library Gladly Accepted. |
| Friday, November 11, 2011 5:30 PM COMPLETED |
Port Huron Senior's Center Dinner Program "S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald", 2008 Scientific Expedition Reviewed |
| Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Doors Open at 5:30 PM Dinner Served at 6:00 PM |
Friends of the Algonac-Clay Library FREIGHTER FRANK PRESENTS: Rogue Wave / Edmund Fitzgerald |