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Ship WheelCOME SAIL AWAY….ACTLM SUMMER EVENT

The members of the Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers on the evening of August 2, 2008 enjoyed a night of sailing and comradrie about the tall ship Pride of Baltimore II. 

 

Pride II was a wonderful wonderful sailing adventure.  The vessel's sleek hull, raked masts, and intricate rigging provided a dramatic setting.  Below are some photos of members enjoying the evening.  

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


Duluth's harbor will host three tall ships this summer, a city first. [SUBMITTED PHOTO]

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Photo gallery: Tall ships coming to Duluth

The Duluth Tribune Noted:

Trio of tall ships to dock in Duluth for Maritime Festival

Patrick Garmoe
Published: 03/04/2008

 

For the first time, three tall ships will be anchored simultaneously in Duluth’s harbor this summer, as part of the city’s Maritime Festival celebrating Minnesota’s 150th anniversary.

 

“We’ve never had three,” said Gene Shaw, director of public relations for Visit Duluth, a bit giddy at the news.

Shaw said during a news conference on Monday that local officials have been trying to put this event together for the past two years.

 

The three ships coming are the Niagara, the Madeline and the Pride of Baltimore II.

 

The Niagara and the Pride of Baltimore II are replicas of War of 1812 ships, while the Madeline is modeled after a 1840s freighter.

 

Between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Aug. 1-3, visitors will be able to tour all three ships. Ticket prices will be $10 per adult, and $5 per child or senior citizen, to see all three.

Those interested in coming aboard are advised to purchase advance tickets from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center beginning April 14.

 

Last time a tall ship came to Duluth — the Niagara in 2002 — more than 10,000 people walked on board, said Dan Russell, executive director of the DECC, which is cosponsoring the event.

 

“It’s been extremely popular,” Russell said.

To bring the ships to Duluth, the DECC and tourism office Visit Duluth are jointly paying $65,000, Shaw said, to be recouped with entrance fees.

 

Organizers anticipate anywhere from 30,000 to 40,000 people will attend.

 

The three ship owners are trying to mesh schedules so they all can sail into Duluth in a picture-perfect armada.

 

“We’ll be able to see them on the horizon,” Shaw said.

There also are tentative plans to provide a half-day morning cruise on the Niagara Aug. 4 before it leaves Duluth, Shaw said.

 

The ships will be the centerpiece of the three-day August festival, which also will feature entertainers, crafts, food and a focus on Duluth’s maritime history, organizers said.

 

“We hope all of Duluth will join us,” Mayor Don Ness said.

For those true tall-ship aficionados, there’s also the option of a ride-along on the Niagara during the 10 days it will take to sail from Erie, Pa., to Duluth in July.

 

For more information on the festival, call Visit Duluth at (218) 722-4011, or go to www.visitduluth.com/maritimefestival

 

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