Finding President Smetona Naval Vessel Captain Antanas Kaškelis Grave

Uncovering the Final Resting Place of Lithuanian Naval Commander Antanas Kaškelis

Join us for a special event to honor Antanas Kaškelis, the commander of the Lithuanian naval vessel “President Smetona.” This discussion will mark the 80th anniversary of Kaškelis’s death and explore the recent discovery of his final resting place in Świdwin, Poland.

• Event Title: Searching for Captain Antanas Kaškelis’s Grave
• Date: August 1, 2024
• Time: 15:00 (Vilnius Time) or 7:00 am (Chicago Time)
• Location: Vytautas the Great War Museum, K. Donelaičio g. 64, Kaunas, Lithuania

Discussion Topics

• The search and discovery process for Captain Antanas Kaškelis grave.
• The historical importance of Antanas Kaškelis and his contributions to the Lithuanian Navy.
• The impact of Kaškelis’s leadership on “President Smetona” and its crew.
• Insights into Kaškelis’s life, from his early career to his time in exile.

Speakers

• Col. Artūras Jasinskas – Head of the Resilience to Hybrid Threats Group, Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania.
• Tomas Čeponis – Chief Specialist of the Resilience to Hybrid Threats Group, Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania.
• Ernestas Lukoševičius – Attache to the Commander of the Lithuanian National Guard in exile.
• Prof. Valdas Rakutis – Member of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, Chairman of the Maritime Affairs Commission, historian.
• Moderator: Dr. Laima Bucevičiūtė

Additional Information

This event is a chance to learn about a key figure in Lithuanian naval history and to hear from experts who have worked to uncover the story of Antanas Kaškelis. For more details visit the event page on sauliai.org.

Location: Vytautas the Great War Museum, K. Donelaičio g. 64, Kaunas, Lithuania

Contact Information: For further inquiries, contact the Vytautas the Great War Museum in Kaunas at vdkaromuziejus@kam.lt or or call (8 37) 32 07 65 (Phone number is in Lithuania)

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