Bernard Clarke, and Fred V., G.L., & W.W. Dunbar, al l of Ridge. In addition to the owners, an equally importa nt facet of the project is to include interviews with men and women who are or were longtime oys ter shuckers or crab picke rs at any of Southern Maryland's seafood houses. (Contact: Richard Dodds, CMM POB 97, Solomons, MD 20688; 410 3262042, ext. 3 1; e-mail: information @calvert marinemuseum.com; www.calvertmarinemuseum.com) • .. Brewer Yacht Yards, with marine facilities in CT, NY, RI, MA, and ME, has made a $35K co ntribution toward the Stratford-based no n -profit G lacier Society's restoration of l cebucket, a 45-foot, post-World \V'ar II Arctic survey boat. Plans cal l for Icebucket to be homeported in Bridgeport, Connecticut. During the summer months, her crew will cond uct educational programs onboard within Long Island Sound and surrounding waters. During the winter month s, the vessel wi ll travel th e Intercoastal Waterway from CT to FL. AJong the way, she will engage the services of various educators, scientists and Navy and USCG pe rso nnel to fu lfi ll her educational mission. (GS, PO Box 1419, Bridgeport, CT 06601; 203 375-6638; www.glaciersociety.org) . .. CALL FOR APPLICANTS-NMHS and Ocean C lassroom Foundation together are seeking current high school and m iddle school American h istory teach ers for admission in OceanBound for History-a 7-day continuing education program onboard schooner Westward in August 2005. (See notice on page 9 for details and co ntact information) . .• The De Tour Reef Lighthouse in Lake H uron w ill offer educational tours in 2005 after the completion of a two-year major restoration. Both the interior and exterior were restored using over $ 1 mi ll ion in fund ing from state, federal, and private grants and donatio ns. Bui lt in 1931 on a 60-sg. ft. , 20 ft. high concrete crib in 24 feet of water, the DeTour Reef Light structure is a unique steel-framed square tower of three distinct levels that rises 63 feet above the deck and marks a dangero us reef to guide ship traffic to and from Lake Huron and Lake Superior via the Sr. Mary's Rive r at the so utheastern edge of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. 1he light was automated m SEA HISTORY l 10, SPRJNG 2005
A wonderful JOURNEY through America's MARITIME Heritage
CRUISE ABOARD THE WWII LIBERTY SHIP JOHN W. BROWN
featuring music of the 40's by a live "Big Band!" See reenactors demonstrating military equipment and vehicles. Watch an exciting air show with flybys by several WWII aircrafts (wea ther permitting). Enjoy a continental breakfast and a great all-you-can-eat buffet lunch. Tour the whole ship, including the engine room, museums, cargo holds, crew's quarters and bridge.
OUR 2005 DAY CRUISES June 18, September 3, October 8 All cruises depart from Baltimore, Maryland
Cost for each guest - $125. Inquire about Group Discounts. Restrictions & penalties apply to cancellations. Mail ticket orders to P.O. Box 25846, Highland Station, Baltimore, MD 21224-0546. (Please include name, address and phone number.) Phone Orders: (410) 558-0164 •Fax Orders (410) 866-5214
www.liberty-ship.com We accept VISA, MasterCard and Di scover. Cruise profits maintain this Liberty Ship Memorial. A portion of your payment may be tax deductible. Officers and crew licensed and documented by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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