Who developed the Henrietta Marie exhibition?
A Slave Ship Speaks, the Wreck of the Henrietta Marie was developed by the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society together with a team of prominent historians, recruited nationally, among them are Russell Adams, PhD, (Howard University); Linda Heywood PhD, (Howard University); Colin Palmer PhD, (City University of New York); James Rawley PhD, (University of Nebraska); and John Thornton, (Millersville University). The Mel Fisher Maritime Museums curatorial team was led by Tonia Barringer and included Andrew Kelly and Madeleine Burnside PhD. Many other people worked with the scholarly and curatorial teams to make the exhibition a success. Particular thanks go to Oswald Sykes (Chair, NABS Henrietta Marie Shipwreck Committee), and Michael Cottman (journalist) and the other members of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers who helped to test exhibition modules, produce videos, and promote the exhibition tour.
