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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.
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Starline Tours has been giving celebrity tours of Los Angeles for over 80 years. We’ve seen Hollywood history unfold as it happened, and our guides have deep knowledge and fascinating insights that will enrich your experience. Starline Tours pioneered the famous Movie Stars’ Homes Tour in 1935, and is today the premier sightseeing tour company in Los Angeles, providing daily guest shuttles from more than 250 hotels in the Los Angeles area to terminals at the Chinese Theatre / Hollywood Walk of Fame If you chose not to get picked up at your hotel, this tour departs from our Hollywood Terminal located outside the TCL Chinese Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard. There is parking available at the Hollywood & Highland Center. It is an underground parking structure with entrances at 1755 N. Highland Ave. (next to the Loews Hollywood Hotel) and at 1754 N. Orange Dr. Please make sure to bring your parking stub to the tour, so they can validate it for a parking discount.
Highlights Enjoy an amazing day out at Germany's largest theme park, with over 100 incredible rides situated within 95 hectares of traditional architecture and multi-award-winning gastronomic delights. Take on the Eurosat Cancan Coaster, Make a splash on Atlantis SuperSplash, or make the dream offlying a reality on the Voletarium – with over 100 rides, there's a ride for everybody! Wonder around 18 themed zones representing different European countries. Ticket Includes Entry to Europa Park during the Summer Season - 6 April - 3 November 2019. Skip-the-line admission to the park 2 Day Tickets are valid for 6 days from the date of the first visit. Ticket Excludes Food & beverages Transport Parking Description Two new attractions The "Eurosat Cancan Coaster" is a dark-ride coaster taking us through an illuminated Paris night. Entrance and waiting Area a a reconstruction of the legendary Paris „Moulin Rouge“. And the new virtual-reality-adventure „Eurosat Coastiality“, an outer space adventure, designed with Luc Bessons, following his famous movie "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets“. The dream of flying becomes reality, in Europe’s biggest flying theater Voletarum. In seven chairlift-style flying machines you will glide through the air in a spectacular fashion. The screens are more than 400 square meter big, with a diameter of 21 meters. Be prepared to experience sensational visuals of Europe’s most beloved landscapes and metropolises. The new attraction Voletarum is very popular which may produce long waiting lines, but not for you: Go to the Voletarum, present your 365-ticket and you will get a time slot ticket. With this ticket you can skip the line. Europa-Park as a vast Winter Wonderland Thick snow flakes drift through the air, aromas of baking cookies waft past the nose, and thousands of fairy lights light the way. Europa-Park has spruced up for winter and is awaiting its visitors. From 24 November 2018 until 6 January 2019 (closed 24/25 December), Germany's largest leisure park is becoming a huge, fascinating winter wonderland. Whether muffled up grumpily against the cold or red-cheeked and flinging snowballs, all visitors will be enchanted by the many breath-taking attractions and the top-class show programme. Please note: Valid Photo ID is required for entry with each booking - You may be refused entry if your ID does not match the name you gave us in your booking. For groups of 20 or more, please contact us by email or phone, you will get a discount. Visitors with Disabilities (disability ID required).On presentation of your disability ID we offer the reduced entry to Europa-Park). In this case please book the tickets Senior (60+) and present your disability ID at the entry.
Click here for a complete list of current attractions included with the San Francisco Explorer Pass Frequently Asked Questions Is this just a discount card? Will I still need to buy tickets? No. Passes include admission to each attraction; no need to pay anything at the gate. Some attractions may offer upgrades or special exhibits for an additional fee. Do I need to choose my attractions in advance? Nope, choose as you go. The pass is good for any combination of the number of attractions you purchased. My child is under 3 years old. Can I get them a San Francisco Explorer Pass? Child Passes are recommended for children ages 3-12. Many attractions offer free admission for younger children. Please consult the attraction websites for more details. How will I get my pass? When your order is complete you will receive an email with printable and Smartphone version of your pass. There is nothing to Redeem, you can go right to first attraction you want to visit and start using your card immediately. How do I activate my pass? Easy: simply visit your first attraction! Is the pass valid all day? You bet! Feel free to visit the attractions any time of the day as long as they are open or operating. How much will I save? Compare the price of the pass to the gate prices of the attractions you want to visit to see how much you can save. Many customers save 50%. We give you the flexibility to create your own itinerary and choose the attractions you want to visit depending on your interests. Can I visit an attraction more than once? No. Your pass includes only one visit per attraction. Does a San Francisco Explorer Pass expire? Yes. You have one year from the date of purchase to begin using your pass. After one year, it will expire. Do I need to make reservations to visit the attractions? Attractions that require a reservation will display a symbol on the guidebook page. Some attractions require a credit card to hold a reservation. In these cases, your credit card will not be charged unless you do not show up for your reservation. Can I use my San Francisco Explorer Pass to ride the cable cars? Your San Francisco Explorer Pass may be used for a 1-day Muni Visitor Passport, which includes a full day of unlimited rides on the cable cars, muni trains, and muni buses. However, be sure to pick up your passport prior to boarding. There are two locations to do this — one in Fisherman's Wharf and one in Union Square. Both are just a short walk from the cable car boarding locations. Can I use my San Francisco Explorer Pass® to visit Alcatraz Island? No. The Escape from the Rock Cruise option does not include a visit to Alcatraz Island but does circle the island and include a narrated account of the most feared institution in the American penal system. What’s the catch? There’s no catch. San Francisco Explorer Pass has a partnership with all of the participating attractions to make your visit to San Francisco as memorable as possible and to help you save time and money. Can I share my pass with a friend or sell it? No. The San Francisco Explorer Pass is non-transferrable and may not be re-sold. What happens if an attraction is closed or a tour is cancelled due to weather or other problem? While we do our best to ensure that all attractions are available, events happen that are out of our control. The great thing about a San Francisco Explorer Pass is that there are so many attractions to choose from. If an attraction is closed, or cannot be visited for some reason, we know you'll find a fun alternative in your guidebook!
There is plenty to see in the beautiful city of Tallinn. The Red Line is the shortest of the three lines but the fun sure isn't forgone. The adventure starts at the Mere Pst and not before long, you'll be at the Song Festival Grounds at Bus Stop 2, where the Estonian Song Festival is held every 5 years. From then you'll be able to see the Russalka Monument from up high, the memorial that was built after the tragedy of the sunken Russian warship in 1893. If you love nature then hop-on the Green Line for a journey through the historic suburbs. Hop-off at Pirita at Bus Stop 5 to witness the breath-taking views of Pirita Beach or at Bus Stop 6 to take a long leisurely stroll through the Botanical Gardens. All along the way you'll be able to take in the incredible atmosphere as we drive straight down the long City Harbour. If you want a bit of fun on your trip then take the Blue Line. Explore the history of Tallinn at the Open Air Museum at Bus Stop 3, do a spot of shopping at the Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre at Bus Stop 4, or if you want to make some new furry friends, hop-off at Bus Stop 5 to visit the zoo!
