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	National Maritime Historical Society  Announces 2008 Annual Awards Recipients On 24 October the Society is priviledged to acknowledge those of particular distinguished service to the maritime community at our gala Annual Awards Dinner at the New York Yacht Club. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston will receive the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his multiple achievements and service to the maritime heritage. Captain Arthur Kimberly and Gloria Kimberly(posthumously) and the brigantine Romance will receive the NMHS Karl Kortum American Ship Trust Award for thier contributions to the field of sail training.   Peter A. Aron will be presented with the NMHS David A. O'Neil Sheet Anchor Awards for his contributions in advancing the restoration of the South Street Seaport Museum ship Wavertree.	If you would like to join us for this magnificient event, please contact NMHS headquarters to make your reservation at 800-221-6647, ext. 0.
	National Maritime Historical Society Annual Meeting 31 May St Michaels, Maryland at the HarbourTowne Resort and Conference Center. Make your reservations for the Annual Meeting and take advantage of great rates on accomodations today!                                                                                                                                                                     ... more
	National Maritime Historical Society is pleased to announce its Host Sponsorship of the Whaling Heritage Symposium, a new Symposium on the history, archeology, and new directions in whaling research.  The Whaling Heritage Symposium takes place 16 -18 June in Mystic, CT and New Bedford, MA.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ... more
	NMHS Cruise Opportunities
	Sunset Champagne Cruise on the Schooner Imagine 22 July, 7 PM - 9 PM  Departing and returning to Chelsea Piers, NYC; $50 per person. Reserve early! Limited seating. Join NMHS for a romantic Sunset Sail on the newest addition to the Classic Harbor Lines fleet, the 80-foot Schooner Imagine.                         ..more
	The Mediterreanean Turning Points of History: Power and Conflict from Antiquity to World War II 4-16 June 2009 Greece * Libya *Malta * Italy Aboard the Corinthian II About the Boat: The Corinthian II accomodates only 114 guest in 57 spacious and elegant suites that face outside, affording panoramic views of the landscape and seascape.    ...more
	The Great Lakes: A Voyage Through North America's Maginifcent Inland Sea 5-12 September 2009 United States * Canada Aboard the Clelia II About the Boat:The 100-guest Clelia II with its combination of intimacy and elegance revives the grandeur and pleasure of a classic Great Lakes cruise.  ...more
	2008 Charles Point Council Events
	28 June: Behind-the-scenes tour, The WoodenBoat Show, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT.
	22 July: Sunset Champagne Cruise on the Schooner Imagine-NY Harbor; Departing from Chelsea Piers, 7 PM - 9 PM, $50 per person. Reserve early! Limited seating.
	27 September: "The Golden Age of Steamboats on the Hudson River" with Allynne Lange, Curator, Hudson River Maritime Museum. Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY.
	15 November: Sailor in the White House with author Robert Cross. Book signing will follow lecture. Hendrick Hudson Free Library, Montrose, NY.
	13 December: "NYC Tug Pegasus" with Pamela Hepburn, President Tugboat Pegasus Restoration Project. NMHS Holiday Potluck. Cortlandt Yacht Club, 238 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose, NY.