Event & Performance Schedule
Upcoming Events
Rohna Classified – Bedord NY
June 6, 2025
7 PM
Bedford Playhouse
633 Old Post Road, Bedford, New York
The historic Bedford Playhouse will host the D Day screening of Rohna Classified. And honor the five sons of Westchester County who died in the disaster. Following the screening, Producer and Director, Jack Ballo, will discuss his family’s connection to the Rohna and the creation of the documentary. Catherine Ladnier and Barbara Ballo will share their family’s story. Catherine’s uncle survived the disaster while Barbara’s uncle perished. Audience is encouraged to share their stories of service and sacrifice.
Rohna Classified – San Francisco
June 22, 2025
12:00 -1:30PM
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA
The Museum will host the screening of Rohna Classified as it honors the maritime heritage of the Pacific Coast. California lost 36 sons in the sinking of the Rohna. Following the screening, there will be a talkback with family and friends of those who served.
Previous Events
Rohna Classified – It’s Time To Tell The Truth
Rohna Classified chronicles the worst at sea disaster in American History. On November 26, 1943, the Rohna, a British troopship, was hit by a new weapon of war – a radio-controlled, rocket guided missile.
Story of a Jewish Soldier
To be held at the Confederate Relic and Military History Museum 301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201 Find on Map April 26, 2024 Noon Catherine will tell the story of a Jewish soldier who served in Europe in WWII. Website: https://www.crr.sc.gov
May 13 in California
Catherine will have two separate presentations to honor the women of WW2.
The Sinking of the Rohna
December 16, 2022 at 12 noon Confederate Relic and Military History Museum 301 Gervais Street Columbia, South Carolina FIND ON MAP Remember the sinking of the Rohna on November 26, 1943. Catherine will tell the story of the Rohna.
The Big Secret Of World War II-The Sinking Of The HMT Rohna
A Tribute to the sons of Mississippi who perished in the worst at sea disaster in American History Pass Historical Society 201 East Scenic Drive Pass Christian, Mississippi FIND ON MAP October 17, 2022 7PM Mississippi lost 13 sons in the sinking of the Rohna November...
Harry, I would have written sooner but I was too damned drunk
Catherine Ladnier says her mother never threw anything away. So when she died on Mother’s Day, 2001, there were a lot of things to go through in her house in Easley, S.C.