Friday, December 12, 2008

Nautical Notes

Tall Ships in Town

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain engage in a mock sea battle. Photo by Tom Hyde.


The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain are visiting San Pedro for the next few weeks.

The ships are berthed near the Maritime Museum, where they will offer dockside tours, adventure sails and battle sails through early January.

The ships make educational calls at West Coast ports, but the Lady has also appeared on screen in “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.”

For more information, visit the Historical Seaport website.

New Nautical Store

A new educational and retail center is opening in downtown San Pedro to showcase the British maritime industry.

The Maritime Research Center and shop is holding a grand opening on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 301 W. Seventh St. (at Centre Street). Tea will be served during the 1-5 p.m. celebration.

For more information, visit www.trans-oceanic.com.

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