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Shearwater is a classic Newport-style schooner yacht, only recently recognized as a national landmark in 2009. The vessel was built by Rice Brother Corporation in East Boothbay, Maine, back in a time when yachting was a rare combination of elegance and adventure; Rice Bros. were well known for building luxury pleasure yachts and produced some 4,000 hulls over a period of 64 years. The keel was laid down on January 4, 1929 and a news clip from the Boothbay Register reflects alongside a photograph "Tyler Hodgon at the old Tide Mill is getting out timbers for the schooner to be built at Rice’s. Vessel to be built of native white oak." Traditionally built from hand-hewn native white oak, she was the last boat to be constructed at that yard - likely due to the ensuing Great Depression brought on by the Stock Market Crash that occurred later that autumn. East Boothbay was a small coastal town with shipbuilding being its only industry. About 40 workmen were employed for the construction of SHEARWATER. Her designer Theodore Donald Wells was born in Hudson Falls, N Y on October 22, 1875. He was a naval architect and marine engineer, a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and also the Institute of Naval Architects London. His education included post-graduate work at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He began his career as a member of the firm Herreshoff and Wells, N. Y. City in 1902. Working with Herreshoff no doubt had an influence on his designs, which bear similarities to many of the famous Herreshoff designed yachts of that time. From 1903 to 1907 he worked for Wintringham and Wells and then began practicing his profession under his own name. Mr. Wells joined the Navy Department in March 1917 and became Superintending Constructor of the Baltimore District U. S. N. Notable yachts designed and constructed under his supervision are "Viking" a 272 foot steel motor yacht built for George F. Baker in 1929 by Newport News and "Karina" a three masted schooner built for Robert E. Tod in 1932 by Staten Island Shipbuilding. Mr. Tod was a well-known offshore yachtsman as was his former yacht ‘Thistle", which competed in the Emperors Cup ocean race. SHEARWATER was launched on May 4, 1929 and photographs in the Boothbay Register reflect her graceful and elegant lines. Her first Captain, Leon Esterbrook of Edgarton, MA, arrived to take charge of the fitting out. Her owner Charles E Dunlap was a member of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, NY and this became SHEARWATER’s first homeport after her completion in late September 1929. It was there in Oyster Bay that she first started to thrill those who sailed in luxury aboard her and those who were privileged to crew her on race day. Since her launching and documentation in Lloyd’s Register of American Yachts in 1929, she has had a colorful history and has been carefully maintained and restored to standards that few contemporary vessels are able to match and is truly a piece of American Maritime History. On November 7, 1942 SHEARWATER was requisitioned by the War Shipping Administration and became a member of The United States Coast Guard’s Coastal Picket Patrol during World War Two. She was painted gray and bore the numbers CG67004. Based at Little Creek, Virginia she patrolled the waters east of the Chesapeake Bay entrance and south towards Cape Hatteras. Her skipper during that period reflected on how they used their free time while out on submarine patrol to race against other yachts and in his own words "sailed in tandem with the schooner Lord Jim, racing in and out of port, up and down the east coast and winning." She was designed and built as a gaff rigged schooner but during this period was changed to a Marconi rig. She carries over 2,550 square feet while under full sail. A true veteran world cruiser, she first transited the Panama Canal in July 1946 and in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s completed a two and a half-year global circumnavigation. In December 1971 Mrs. John B. Thayer of Rosemont, wife of a former trustee and treasurer, donated SHEARWATER to the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute of Environmental Medicine. She was used by the university as a laboratory for research on physiological responses to the stresses of living and working underwater. Captained by James Shearson, she was fitted with compressors, generators, monitoring instruments and a small decompression chamber. She has participated in many Ancient Mariner and Classic yacht races in U S waters as well as racing in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand while on her circumnavigation in the early 1980’s. It is rumored she was once dismasted in the famous Newport to Bermuda race. She was last raced by the current owners in San Diego in May 1995 in the American Schooner Cup and finished second overall. She entered the yacht charter industry in 1966 whilst on the West Coast sailing to the Channel Islands and was again used to generate income to keep her shipshape while owned by the University of Pennsylvania. During the chartering industry’s infancy in the Caribbean, SHEARWATER was known as the " Queen of the Fleet". Today she continues this tradition offering the most unique sailing experience and has passed rigid Coast Guard inspections and can carry up to 49 passengers. We welcome you to join us for an excellent opportunity to experience the ambiance of a vintage sailing vessel while delighting in the splendors of The Manhattan sky-line, the Statue of Liberty or the beauty of the oceans beyond.

30 Minutos de Viaje entre la Naturaleza Descubra el territorio que permanece inalterado por el hombre en el páramo de los Terrenos pantanosos cubiertos de hierbas altas de Florida. Deje a los Capitanes experimentados guiarle entre la belleza de las maravillas naturales, como los pantanos, los cipreses, y la fauna. El paseo con los Capitanes Guardacostas de U.S. certificados le permitirá ver los caimanes de Florida, así como sus tortugas, pájaros y mucho más. Esta excursión educativa y segura con los hidrodeslizadores está llena de sorpresas y descubrimientos fascinantes. Vea la naturaleza desde los hidrodeslizadores de 17 plazas supervisados por Guardacostas. Cada viaje es una experiencia única que no se vuelve a repetir. Disfrutará mientras desliza por la superficie del agua a velocidades de 72 km/h. Por favor tenga en cuenta: la mejor hora para ver los caimanes es temprano por la mañana (antes de las 10:00 h) durante las temporadas de calor y hacia el final del día en las temporadas de frío. Centro Espacial Kennedy No es necesario ser un adicto al espacio para disfrutar del Centro Espacial Kennedy  de la Nasa, el único lugar en los Estados Unidos desde donde los humanos han sido lanzados al espacio. La gran cantidad de exhibiciones prácticas, las películas IMAX y la magnitud de los transbordadores seguramente dejarán boquiabiertos a más de uno. Transbordador Espacial Atlantis℠ Su viaje empezará en el teatro Atlantis, donde se hará realidad la historia de todas aquellas personas que se atrevieron a hacer lo imposible. Mire con asombro la Lanzadera Espacial Atlantis muy de cerca, exhibido como si todavía estuviera volando. Con más de 60 exposiciones interactivas, podrá celebrar uno de los logros más grandes de la humanidad. Twin IMAX® Theater Películas 3D ® Dos historias increíbles en una presentación 3D que bien seguro le inspirarán. Puede escoger entre explorar imágenes de la Tierra que le dejarán sin aliento en “A Beautiful Planet”, o puede descubrir los detalles de los futuros proyectos que tiene la NASA entre manos, como enviar astronautas a Marte. Shuttle Launch Experience® Esta experiencia le sumergirá en las imágenes, sonidos y sensaciones del lanzamiento de una Lanzadera Espacial, el increíble viaje de ser enviado al espacio y orbitar la Tierra en una Lanzadera Espacial. A los visitantes se les protegerá con cinturones y se les pondrá en vertical para el despegue en una cabina única. Conozca un astronauta Está invitado a conocer un veterano astronauta de la NASA en el espectáculo en directo “Astronaut Encounter”. Ofrecido en varias horas durante el día, esta emocionante presentación cuenta con un astronauta cada día con más de 30 de los aproximadamente 500 hombres y mujeres que han flotado en el espacio. Numerosos espectáculos y exposiciones* Exposición del Space Shuttle Atlantis℠. Su viaje empezará en el teatro Atlantis, donde se hará realidad la historia de todas aquellas personas que se atrevieron a hacer lo imposible. Mire con asombro la Lanzadera Espacial Atlantis muy de cerca, exhibido como si todavía estuviera volando. Con más de 60 exposiciones interactivas, podrá celebrar uno de los logros más grandes de la humanidad. Centro Apollo / Saturn V. Revive la emoción y las maravillas de la era Apollo en esta exposición única que celebra el logro sin precedentes de poner un hombre en la Luna y la felicidad vivida en ese momento por toda la humanidad. Rocket Garden. En la NASA es costumbre decir que se asientan en los hombros de gigantes. En ningún lugar eso es más aparente que en el Rocket Garden (Jardín de los Cohetes). Detrás de cada Cohete hay muchas grandes mujeres y hombres, ingenieros, diseñadores, pensadores y astronautas, que convirtieron sus sueños en historia. Aquí es donde podrá encontrar al primer cohete que se libró de la gravedad terrestre. Eyes on the Universe. Un viaje a través del tiempo y el espacio hasta los límites más lejanos del Universo en el “Eyes on the Universe: NASA’S Space Telescopes” (“Ojos en el Universo: los Telescopios Espaciales de la NASA”), la nueva y única filmación 3D en 4K del Complejo del Kennedy Space Center. La NASA Ahora. Después de descubrir la historia del programa espacial Nord Americano en el Kennedy Space Center, vea la exposición NASA Now en el ala Oeste del edificio del Cine IMAX para explorar el futuro de la NASA con su Programa Espacial Comercial y el Viaje a Marte. Viaje a Marte: se buscan Exploradores. El futuro de los viajes espaciales recae en usted. Aprenda más acerca de lo que hace falta para explorar Marte en este inspirador espectáculo. Las exposiciones aportan un vistazo a los prototipos y diseños que se lanzarán con la siguiente generación hacia Marte y más allá, incluyendo los Rovers, Simuladores y la Cápsula de la tripulación Orión. Astronaut Memorial. En el Astronaut Memorial homenajea los héroes caídos de la NASA, eso entre los cuerpos de astronautas de élite que dieron sus vidas persiguiendo el conocimiento que se esconde más allá de nuestro planeta. Zona de Juegos Infantil. La imaginación se desbordará en la Zona Infantil de Juegos, un patio de recreo único con temática espacial. Con el majestuoso Jardín de Cohetes de fondo, los niños podrán despegar con naves espaciales, escalar una roca lunar, gatear entre los túneles de un cohete y deslizarse por la superficie de la Luna. Tour en autobús por el Centro Espacial Kennedy No hay mejor manera de descubrir rápidamente el Kennedy Space Center que con uno de los tours diarios en autobús, saliendo uno cada 15 minutos desde el Complejo. Los experimentados guías le llevarán a través de algunos de los elementos más icónicos de la NASA.

This is a sacred mountain, as for over a thousand years there was a Christian pilgrimage. There’s much to know about Sliabh League, like the monks who went to Iceland or the eagle and the baby! The scenery all the way up to the Cliffs is spectacular with views of the Atlantic and the Sligo Mountains out in the distance. You also have a great view overlooking Donegal Bay. As you reach the summit you are rewarded with the most beautiful sight of the walk - the cliff face of Bunglas (which simply means "End of Cliff"). See the ruins of a watchtower (as per video below) at the end of Carrigan Head on your journey up also. This watchtower was constructed to defend the northwest coast during the early 19th century when there was the threat of a Napoleonic attack. We then pass through a lovely village called Carrick, before reaching a small harbour village called Teelin. Teelin has a famous Pub called "The Rusty Mackerel" where we stop for a rest. The name of the rusty mackerel came about because way back when there was no refrigeration, they would salt the mackerel in wooden barrels and this way they would keep for months on end without losing their freshness.  One of these barrels can be seen still standing outside the front of the pub! Visit historic Donegal Town - home of the O'Donnell Clan and Donegal Castle, and is situated just on the edge of Donegal Bay. The centre of town, known locally as 'The Diamond', is surrounded by bustling cafes, shops, and bars. Stop at Killybegs Harbour which has long been acknowledged as Ireland’s leading fishing port, and a stroll along the pier gives a chance to admire the fishing boats, net menders, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of the seals. And dont forget about Fintragh Bay where you can admire Drumanoo Head, Inishduff Island and Muchros Head! Visit MAGICAL DONEGAL TODAY, ONLY WITH HIDDEN DUBLIN TOURS!  

Disneyland® Paris is an enchanted kingdom where all your dreams and wishes come true, brought to life by your favourite Disney stars from classic tales and contemporary hits. Explore five magical lands, where you’ll be captivated by a variety of spectacular attractions. From Space Mountain Mission 2, which takes you on a journey to the edge of the universe, to the jolly ‘it’s a small world’ ride, which allows little adventurers to sail around the world, there’s an attraction to suit every member of the family.   Meet your favourite Disney characters Visit the wondrous Disneyland Park®, where you can meet your favourite Disney stars! Say ‘howdy’ to Goofy, give Mickey a high five and get your photo taken with childhood favourite Winnie the Pooh. It’s party time all the time at Disneyland® Paris! There’s always a parade or show to get excited about, no matter what the time of year, so there’s constantly something to look forward to.   Walt Disney Studios® Park Right next door to the magnificent Disneyland Park®, you’ll find Walt Disney Studios®, brimming with thrilling attractions and remarkable shows for the whole family to marvel at. Explore four studio lots, where you can make your big screen debut at Toon Studio, Production Courtyard, Front Lot and Backlot. You can go behind the scenes with Disneyland’s never before seen tours, before rounding off your day by taking in the spectacular Studio Tram Tour: Behind the Magic. So what are you waiting for? Book your ticket now and let the adventure begin.

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Germany’s largest shark breeding In the 148 sqm large shallow water basin of SEA LIFE Oberhausen you will discover the youngest breed of the blacktip reef sharks, catsharks, rays and other sea creatures. In the underwater dome they are swimming next to or above the visitors through the aquarium. NEW in 2017: Turtle Adventure Over 200 million years of evolution created bizarre and likewise wonderful turtle species. Explore these fascinating turtles and their living environment. You’ll see how long the neck of the snake-necked turtles is or how strong the jaws of a snapping turtle are. You will be amazed. Please note, that children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.