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SUMMARY:A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF P&O CRUISES Presented by Chris Frame
DESCRIPTION:2025 is a year of change for P&O Cruises\, with its long-established Australian brand closing ending a long line of P&O voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. But where did it all start? P&O Cruises’ heritage can be traced back to the dawn of passenger shipping when Arthur Anderson and Brodie McGhie Willcox formed a shipping company to service the Iberian Peninsula. From the dawn of steam engines to service in two world wars\, to becoming a leading cruise line\, we will take a fascinating look back at the heritage of P&O. \nChris Frame is an internationally renowned Australian maritime history author who has been fascinated by ocean liners since his first voyage on Cunard’s QE2 as a boy\, and since 2008 Chris has been a regular lecturer aboard Cunard’s ships. He has published 18 maritime history books alongside co-author Rachelle Cross. Today Chris is host of the popular YouTube channel “Cruise News and Ship History” which has attracted over 12 million video views. Chris is a regular maritime history commentator for documentaries and news organizations worldwide\, including ABC\, CNN\, BBC\, and Sky News. \nPlease note that this month our virtual membership meeting will take place on a Thursday evening. \n(Image: Chris Frame)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/a-photographic-history-of-po-cruises-presented-by-chris-frame/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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SUMMARY:SHIP SPOTTING HARBOR CRUISE WITH LUNCH
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 20\, 2025\, 14 PONY Branch members and guests embarked on Sea Scout Ship 228’s historic 1953 Higgins T-Boat\, SEA DART II\, to view four cruise ships in port that day. Departing from the National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island under sunny skies\, we first headed to the Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne\, NJ\, to view CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE before continuing up the Hudson (North) River to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal where NORWEGIAN GETAWAY and VIKING NEPTUNE were berthed. Next stop was the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal for a close look at MSC MERAVIGLIA as she set sail for the Bahamas. We were then treated to a view of the GETAWAY AND SILHOUETTE\, both Bermuda-bound\, passing each other sailing in opposite directions as the NCL ship headed out to sea while the Celebrity ship headed upriver to give guests a view of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline. Numerous ferries and harbor craft added to the spectacle of a busy day in New York harbor. \n(Photo: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/ship-spotting-harbor-cruise-with-lunch/
LOCATION:Pier 1\, St. George\, Staten Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T233000
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SUMMARY:THE STORIED LIFE AND TIMES OF THE SEA CLOUD ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Peter Knego
DESCRIPTION:In Peter Knego’s premier SEA CLOUD presentation\, Peter will recall the career of the legendary ship\, which was built as Marjorie Merriweather-Post and E.F. Hutton’s private yacht HUSSAR V in 1931.  The SEA CLOUD went on to serve in World War II.  Following\, the SEA CLOUD became the state yacht for the Dominican Republic Dictator and his playboy son.  She later fell into neglect and disrepair but was completely and stunningly restored with additional accommodations into what she is now\, in the presenter’s opinion\, the world’s most beautiful cruise ship.  Peter will also share images of the SEA CLOUD’s original interiors through the years and will show what the ship is like today. \nPeter Knego is an ocean liner historian\, journalist\, photographer\, videographer\, blogger and lecturer.  With a life-long passion for mid-century modern ocean liners and the treasures that filled them\, during nine trips to India\, Peter salvaged container loads of materials from a number of ocean liners in the throes of scrapping on the beaches of Alang and simultaneously took the opportunity to record their “last breaths” in two documentary series: “The World’s Passenger Fleet” and “On the Road to Alang.”  Just a few months ago\, Peter treated PONY Branch members and friends to a tour of his southern California home turned mid-century modern ocean liner which was created using salvaged ocean liner artifacts.  His home has been featured in The New York Times and elsewhere.  Peter is a recipient of the SSHSA Samuel Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement in ship preservation.  Ever busy\, Peter also operates the website MidShipCentury.com which offers up artwork\, furniture and fittings from various ships scrapped at Alang. \nIf you missed Peter’s presentation at our March virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, May 10\, 2025. \n(Photo: Peter Knego collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/the-storied-life-and-times-of-the-sea-cloud-encore-presentation-presented-by-peter-knego/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
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SUMMARY:GRAND & GLORIOUS: THE GREAT CUNARD LINE ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Bill Miller
DESCRIPTION:On its 185th anniversary\, former PONY Branch chairman Bill Miller will take us on a grand review of the Cunard Line\, quite possibly the most famous shipping company on all the seas. Few shipping lines have had the great history to match Cunard. Bill will begin just after the Second World War as Cunarders\, including the legendary QUEEN ELIZABETH and QUEEN MARY\, return from strenuous war duties\, and the Company assembles the biggest passenger ship fleet on the North Atlantic. They would have 14 liners at one point and carry as much as a quarter of all trans-ocean passengers. Bill will review the fleet\, revive the glamor and style of crossings\, from film stars to steamer trunks\, and take us from the likes of beloved MAURETANIA and CARONIA to the current QUEEN MARY 2 and the new QUEEN ANNE. \nThe whistles are sounding — all aboard on Cunard! \nCalled “Mr. Ocean Liner”\, William Miller is considered an international authority on the subjects of ocean liners and cruise ships. He has written over 100 books on the subject. Bill\, a world traveler with hundreds of sea voyages\, is a much sought-after presenter and blogger. He is also a career educator. Bill is a founding member of the WSS-PONY Branch. Bill was named Outstanding American Maritime Scholar in 1994 and received the U.S. Maritime Preservation Award and the Ocean Liner Council’s Silver Riband Award in 2004. Additionally\, Bill was the 2017 recipient of SSHSA’s Samuel Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement. \nIf you missed Bill’s presentation at our February virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, April 12\, 2025. \n(Photo: Bill Miller collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/grand-glorious-the-great-cunard-line-encore-presentation-presented-by-bill-miller/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T183000
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SUMMARY:TOWING THE SS UNITED STATES TO MOBILE\, ALABAMA Presented by Capt. Mike Vinik
DESCRIPTION:Captain Mike Vinik\, owner of the New Jersey-based tugboat company\, Vinik Marine\, captained the tugboat VINIK NO.6 on a 10-day journey from Philadelphia\, PA\, down the east coast and around the coast of Florida to safely deliver the historic vessel SS UNITED STATES to its new temporary home in Mobile\, Alabama. The WSS-PONY Branch is pleased to welcome Captain Vinik as he provides his firsthand account of the historic 1\,855-mile trip with his dedicated crew of seven using the now famous VINIK NO.6\, and a half mile long 2¼-in diameter steel cable. From their departure on February 19\, 2025 until their arrival on March 3\, 2025\, the tow continued 24/7 and included a spate of bad weather conditions off Cape Hatteras\, North Carolina. \nCaptain Vinik attended the Marine Academy of Science and Technology in New Jersey and later graduated from the New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler in 2003. Just over a year later\, he took a bold step by purchasing his first tugboat that was in “pretty bad shape [and then] spent 10 months getting it back up and running again.” Mike has never looked back. \n(Photo: Capt. Mike Vinik)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/towing-the-ss-united-states-to-mobile-al-presented-by-capt-mike-vinik/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T233000
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SUMMARY:ALONG THE BURMA ROAD - A Tour Behind the Scenes of QUEEN ELIZABETH ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Alastair Greener
DESCRIPTION:ALONG THE BURMA ROAD looks behind the scenes and the logistics of a modern ship\, Cunard’s QUEEN ELIZABETH.  With more than 100 exclusive pictures\, Alastair will take the audience from one end of the ship to the other\, along the main crew working alleyway (which has the nickname “The Burma Road” on Cunard ships).  Alastair will share operational details from the food and beverage department\, as well as details about storage and waste disposal.  Additionally\, and of course\, what behind the scenes ship tour would be complete without visiting the engine control room\, bridge\, and the laundry. \nMaritime lecturer and former Cunard Entertainment Director\, Alastair Greener\, brings his passion for Cunard history to Cunard ship audiences as well as audiences throughout the UK.  Extensively researched\, his talks are packed with remarkable photos and numerous stories that bring Cunard’s fascinating history to life. \nIf you missed Alastair’s presentation at our January virtual membership meeting\, or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, March 29\, 2025. \n(Photo: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/along-the-burma-road-a-tour-behind-the-scenes-of-queen-elizabeth-encore-presentation-presented-by-alastair-greener/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T200000
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SUMMARY:THE STORIED LIFE AND TIMES OF THE SEA CLOUD Presented by Peter Knego
DESCRIPTION:In Peter Knego’s premier SEA CLOUD presentation\, Peter will recall the career of the legendary ship\, which was built as Marjorie Merriweather-Post and E.F. Hutton’s private yacht HUSSAR V in 1931.  The SEA CLOUD went on to serve in World War II.  Following\, the SEA CLOUD became the state yacht for the Dominican Republic Dictator and his playboy son.  She later fell into neglect and disrepair but was completely and stunningly restored with additional accommodations into what she is now\, in the presenter’s opinion\, the world’s most beautiful cruise ship.  Peter will also share images of the SEA CLOUD’s original interiors through the years and will show what the ship is like today. \nPeter Knego is an ocean liner historian\, journalist\, photographer\, videographer\, blogger and lecturer.  With a life-long passion for mid-century modern ocean liners and the treasures that filled them\, during nine trips to India\, Peter salvaged container loads of materials from a number of ocean liners in the throes of scrapping on the beaches of Alang and simultaneously took the opportunity to record their “last breaths” in two documentary series: “The World’s Passenger Fleet” and “On the Road to Alang.”  Just a few months ago\, Peter treated PONY Branch members and friends to a tour of his southern California home turned mid-century modern ocean liner which was created using salvaged ocean liner artifacts.  His home has been featured in The New York Times and elsewhere.  Peter is a recipient of the SSHSA Samuel Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement in ship preservation.  Ever busy\, Peter also operates the website MidShipCentury.com which offers up artwork\, furniture and fittings from various ships scrapped at Alang. \n(Photo: Peter Knego collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/the-storied-life-and-times-of-the-sea-cloud-presented-by-peter-knego/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T183000
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SUMMARY:GRAND & GLORIOUS: THE GREAT CUNARD LINE Presented by Bill Miller
DESCRIPTION:On its 185th anniversary\, former PONY Branch chairman Bill Miller will take us on a grand review of the Cunard Line\, quite possibly the most famous shipping company on all the seas. Few shipping lines have had the great history to match Cunard. Bill will begin just after the Second World War as Cunarders\, including the legendary QUEEN ELIZABETH and QUEEN MARY\, return from strenuous war duties\, and the Company assembles the biggest passenger ship fleet on the North Atlantic. They would have 14 liners at one point and carry as much as a quarter of all trans-ocean passengers. Bill will review the fleet\, revive the glamor and style of crossings\, from film stars to steamer trunks\, and take us from the likes of beloved MAURETANIA and CARONIA to the current QUEEN MARY 2 and the new QUEEN ANNE. \nThe whistles are sounding — all aboard on Cunard! \nCalled “Mr. Ocean Liner”\, William Miller is considered an international authority on the subjects of ocean liners and cruise ships. He has written over 100 books on the subject. Bill\, a world traveler with hundreds of sea voyages\, is a much sought-after presenter and blogger. He is also a career educator. Bill is a founding member of the WSS-PONY Branch. Bill was named Outstanding American Maritime Scholar in 1994 and received the U.S. Maritime Preservation Award and the Ocean Liner Council’s Silver Riband Award in 2004. Additionally\, Bill was the 2017 recipient of SSHSA’s Samuel Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement. \n(Photo: Bill Miller collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/grand-glorious-the-great-cunard-line-presented-by-bill-miller/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
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SUMMARY:DUTCH LINERS TO THE EAST INDIES ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Captain Albert Schoonderbeek
DESCRIPTION:The Kingdom of the Netherlands included colonies in the Far East from the 17th century onwards until 1948 when they became the Republic of Indonesia.  With the advent of steam\, the Dutch VOC (United (East) Indies Company) morphed into several companies such as the Netherland Line\, Rotterdam Lloyd\, and Royal Packet.  In the same way the British Empire had morphed the P&O\, Orient and B.I shipping companies. \nTo maintain a regular service to and from the mother country\, a large fleet was needed to sail like clockwork through the Suez Canal.  The inter-island fleet of Royal Packet (KPM) was even larger.  The heyday was the 1920’s and 30’s with ships such as JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT\, the DEMPO and BALOERAN\, and a brief resurrection after WWII with the MS ORANJE and MS WILLEM RUYS. \nDue to political reasons\, the fleets became smaller and smaller and eventually all companies were absorbed into Nedlloyd.  With containerization\, Nedlloyd eventually merged into Maersk Lines.  Apart from some office buildings in Amsterdam\, Rotterdam\, and the Far East\, there is not much left that reminds us of those days.  In the Netherlands those times are known as ‘Tempo Doeloe’ which is Indonesian for ‘The Good Times.’ \nCapt. Albert will condense this enormous fleet and the story of its worldwide reach into his presentation.  He will also provide insights into the rich Dutch Empire shipping history. \nCapt. Albert J. Schoonderbeek served with Holland America Line for 42 years; culminating in his appointment as the line’s Fleet Master. He writes and lectures frequently about Holland America Line and passenger ship history\, and he maintains a website and blog www.captainalbert.com.  In addition to authoring four books on the topic of Holland America Line\, he is also the co-author of HAL’s official 125-year company history. \nIf you missed Capt. Schoonderbeek’s presentation at our November virtual membership meeting or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, February 8\, 2025. \n(Photo: Capt. Schoonderbeek Collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/dutch-liners-to-the-far-east-encore-presentation-presented-by-captain-albert-schoonderbeek/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T200000
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SUMMARY:ALONG THE BURMA ROAD - A Tour Behind the Scenes of QUEEN ELIZABETH Presented by Alastair Greener
DESCRIPTION:ALONG THE BURMA ROAD looks behind the scenes and the logistics of a modern ship\, Cunard’s QUEEN ELIZABETH.  With more than 100 exclusive pictures\, Alastair will take the audience from one end of the ship to the other\, along the main crew working alleyway (which has the nickname “The Burma Road” on Cunard ships).  Alastair will share operational details from the food and beverage department\, as well as details about storage and waste disposal.  Additionally\, and of course\, what behind the scenes ship tour would be complete without visiting the engine control room\, bridge\, and the laundry. \nMaritime lecturer and former Cunard Entertainment Director\, Alastair Greener\, brings his passion for Cunard history to Cunard ship audiences as well as audiences throughout the UK.  Extensively researched\, his talks are packed with remarkable photos and numerous stories that bring Cunard’s fascinating history to life. \n(Photo: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/along-the-burma-road-a-tour-behind-the-scenes-of-queen-elizabeth-presented-by-alastair-greener/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T170000
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SUMMARY:PONY BRANCH 60TH ANNIVERSARY & HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:The year 2025 marks 60 years since the founding of the WSS-PONY Branch\, and 36 members and guests celebrated the anniversary\, and the holiday season\, on Sunday\, January 5\, 2025\, at the Churchill Tavern in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood. Those attending first enjoyed a three-course Sunday roast featuring such traditional English fare as roast beef\, yorkshire pudding and sticky toffee pudding. This was followed by an entertaining look back at the history of the PONY Branch presented by “Mr. Ocean Liner” (and founding member) Bill Miller. A free “everyone wins” ship collectables raffle concluded the afternoon’s festivities. Photos from the celebration can be viewed HERE. Photos from this and other past events can also be found on our Facebook Page. (Photo credit: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/pony-branch-60th-anniversary-holiday-party/
LOCATION:The Churchill Tavern\, 45 East 28th Street\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
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SUMMARY:ROYAL VIKING LINE - BEFORE AND BEYOND ***ENCORE PRESENTATION***Presented by Clive Harvey
DESCRIPTION:While the origins of Royal Viking Line can be traced back to 1967\, its true origins go back much further. Bergen Line\, the initial company behind what would become Royal Viking Line\, had made a name for itself by operating cruises during the inter-war years with the luxurious yacht-like vessels STELLA POLARIS and METEOR.  After World War II\, Bergen Line made a return to cruising operations using the 1931-built VENUS on winter cruises from Plymouth to Madeira and the Canary Islands and with the then new METEOR on cruises further afield. \nBergen Line looked to expand its cruising operations. The Line worked with Knud E. Hansen A/S on a cruise ship design with the intention to offer world-class cruising that was just that little bit more special than all other luxury ships at the time. Once the order had been placed\, Bergen Line was approached by two other Norwegian shipping companies\, Det Nordenfjelske and A F Klaveness\, and in 1970 they founded Royal Viking Line. \nRoyal Viking Line achieved all that Bergen Line had envisaged and probably more. Its first three ships ROYAL VIKING STAR\, ROYAL VIKING SKY\, and ROYAL VIKING SEA became synonymous with worldwide luxury cruising. Although the life of Royal Viking Line itself was not long\, it became legendary. The ships themselves led diverse careers though ending with companies that lavished care upon them and thus earning them legions more loyal followers. They sailed for almost 50 years\, yet even at the end they seemed to remain timeless. This is their story. \nClive Harvey has a lifelong love of ocean liners. He is a former longtime editor of Sea Lines magazine and has written numerous ocean liner related articles and books\, including R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth\, The Ultimate Ship. Clive currently resides in the UK and is the owner of a boutique B&B. \nIf you missed Clive’s presentation at our October virtual membership meeting or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, December 7\, 2024. \n(Photo: Clive Harvey collection) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/royal-viking-line-before-and-beyond-encore-presentationpresented-by-clive-harvey/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T183000
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SUMMARY:DUTCH LINERS TO THE EAST INDIES Presented by Captain Albert Schoonderbeek
DESCRIPTION:The Kingdom of the Netherlands included colonies in the Far East from the 17th century onwards until 1948 when they became the Republic of Indonesia.  With the advent of steam\, the Dutch VOC (United (East) Indies Company) morphed into several companies such as the Netherland Line\, Rotterdam Lloyd\, and Royal Packet.  In the same way the British Empire had morphed the P&O\, Orient and B.I shipping companies. \nTo maintain a regular service to and from the mother country\, a large fleet was needed to sail like clockwork through the Suez Canal.  The inter-island fleet of Royal Packet (KPM) was even larger.  The heyday was the 1920’s and 30’s with ships such as JOHAN VAN OLDENBARNEVELT\, the DEMPO and BALOERAN\, and a brief resurrection after WWII with the MS ORANJE and MS WILLEM RUYS. \nDue to political reasons\, the fleets became smaller and smaller and eventually all companies were absorbed into Nedlloyd.  With containerization\, Nedlloyd eventually merged into Maersk Lines.  Apart from some office buildings in Amsterdam\, Rotterdam\, and the Far East\, there is not much left that reminds us of those days.  In the Netherlands those times are known as ‘Tempo Doeloe’ which is Indonesian for ‘The Good Times.’ \nCapt. Albert will condense this enormous fleet and the story of its worldwide reach into his presentation.  He will also provide insights into the rich Dutch Empire shipping history. \nCapt. Albert J. Schoonderbeek served with Holland America Line for 42 years; culminating in his appointment as the line’s Fleet Master. He writes and lectures frequently about Holland America Line and passenger ship history\, and he maintains a website and blog www.captainalbert.com.  In addition to authoring four books on the topic of Holland America Line\, he is also the co-author of HAL’s official 125-year company history. \n(Photo: Capt. Schoonderbeek Collection)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/dutch-liners-to-the-far-east-presented-by-captain-albert-schoonderbeek/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20231031T184847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T174615Z
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SUMMARY:CARNIVAL RADIANCE 4-Nt Cruise From Long Beach\, CA\, Plus QUEEN MARY Pre-Cruise Activities
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nDuring the weekend of November 8-10\, 2024\, 17 PONY Branch members joined the Steamship Historical Society of America for their annual meeting\, this year held at the QUEEN MARY Hotel in Long Beach\, CA. In addition to exploring the fabled ocean liner\, attendees had the opportunity to view the ocean liner memorabilia collection of Dr. Nelson Arnstein at his home in Long Beach\, attend presentations on the SS ROTTERDAM (V) and the SSHSA archives and collections\, and attend a cocktail reception and gala dinner on Saturday evening featuring a presentation by Peter Knego on Maritime Modernism Afloat. On Sunday\, attendees were welcomed by Peter at his home in Oceanside for lunch and a tour of his extensive museum-quality collection of mid-century ocean liner furnishings and artwork\, acquired during numerous trips to ship breakers around the world. \nOn Monday\, 41 SSHSA and WSS-PONY Branch members\, family and friends embarked on a four-night cruise out of Long Beach aboard CARNIVAL RADIANCE (formerly the CARNIVAL VICTORY). Although a port call at Catalina Island was cancelled due to rough seas\, members did not lack for fun activities\, including a port call at Ensenada\, Mexico; a visit with Captain Eduardo Ferrone\, the ship’s Master\, on the bridge of the RADIANCE; a presentation on passenger-ship builder’s plates by Captain Terry Tilton\, U.S.N. (Ret); and two cocktail receptions hosted by SSHSA and Carnival. Our thanks to the SSHSA\, the QUEEN MARY Hotel\, and the crew of the CARNIVAL RADIANCE for a very enjoyable week in the company of fellow ship enthusiasts. \n(Photo: carnival-news.com) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/carnival-radiance-4-night-cruise-from-long-beach-ca-plus-queen-mary-pre-cruise-activities/
LOCATION:Long Beach\, CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240901T141021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T142243Z
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SUMMARY:ROYAL VIKING LINE - BEFORE AND BEYONDPresented by Clive Harvey
DESCRIPTION:While the origins of Royal Viking Line can be traced back to 1967\, its true origins go back much further. Bergen Line\, the initial company behind what would become Royal Viking Line\, had made a name for itself by operating cruises during the inter-war years with the luxurious yacht-like vessels STELLA POLARIS and METEOR.  After World War II\, Bergen Line made a return to cruising operations using the 1931-built VENUS on winter cruises from Plymouth to Madeira and the Canary Islands and with the then new METEOR on cruises further afield. \nBergen Line looked to expand its cruising operations. The Line worked with Knud E. Hansen A/S on a cruise ship design with the intention to offer world-class cruising that was just that little bit more special than all other luxury ships at the time. Once the order had been placed\, Bergen Line was approached by two other Norwegian shipping companies\, Det Nordenfjelske and A F Klaveness\, and in 1970 they founded Royal Viking Line. \nRoyal Viking Line achieved all that Bergen Line had envisaged and probably more. Its first three ships ROYAL VIKING STAR\, ROYAL VIKING SKY\, and ROYAL VIKING SEA became synonymous with worldwide luxury cruising. Although the life of Royal Viking Line itself was not long\, it became legendary. The ships themselves led diverse careers though ending with companies that lavished care upon them and thus earning them legions more loyal followers. They sailed for almost 50 years\, yet even at the end they seemed to remain timeless. This is their story. \nClive Harvey has a lifelong love of ocean liners. He is a former longtime editor of Sea Lines magazine and has written numerous ocean liner related articles and books\, including R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth\, The Ultimate Ship. Clive currently resides in the UK and is the owner of a boutique B&B. \n(Photo: Clive Harvey collection) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/royal-viking-line-before-and-beyondpresented-by-clive-harvey/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20241001T231438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T231438Z
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SUMMARY:THE ART AND DESIGN OF MATSON'S POSTWAR LINERS ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Wayne Yanda
DESCRIPTION:Aloha!  During the postwar era\, the iconic white ships of Matson Lines were the way to travel to Hawaii and the South Seas. The quartet of LURLINE\, MATSONIA\, MARIPOSA\, and MONTEREY were practically rebuilt from the keel up to become icons of luxury travel in the Pacific. Their modern interiors\, by designers Raymond Loewy and Harry Neafie – crafted to ensconce the traveler in Polynesia the moment they stepped aboard – showcased murals and sculpture inspired by the destinations. Artists selected hailed from both coasts\, including Edna Andrade\, Esther Bruton\, Helen Bruton\, Marion Cunningham\, Francesco di Cocco\, Sargent Johnson\, Peter Ostuni\, Emmy Lou Packard\, Anton Refregier\, Louis Ross\, and Jacques Schnier. At our September membership meeting we joined maritime historian Wayne Yanda for a look at the modern-primitive stylings of these “Pacific Playgrounds.” \nWayne Yanda is a freelance graphic designer. He is also Editor and Contributor to the Ocean Times\, the quarterly journal of the Steamship Historical Society of America’s Southern California Chapter. He has catalogued the bulk of the art commissioned for American liners built between 1927 and 1962 on his website www.muralsonthehighseas.com. \nIf you missed Wayne’s presentation in September or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, October 12th. \n(Photo: Wayne Yanda collection) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/the-art-and-design-of-matsons-postwar-liners-encore-presentation-presented-by-wayne-yanda/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240716T004031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T004157Z
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SUMMARY:THE ART AND DESIGN OF MATSON'S POSTWAR LINERSPresented by Wayne Yanda
DESCRIPTION:Aloha!  During the postwar era\, the iconic white ships of Matson Lines were the way to travel to Hawaii and the South Seas. The quartet of LURLINE\, MATSONIA\, MARIPOSA\, and MONTEREY were practically rebuilt from the keel up to become icons of luxury travel in the Pacific. Their modern interiors\, by designers Raymond Loewy and Harry Neafie – crafted to ensconce the traveler in Polynesia the moment they stepped aboard – showcased murals and sculpture inspired by the destinations. Artists selected hailed from both coasts\, including Edna Andrade\, Esther Bruton\, Helen Bruton\, Marion Cunningham\, Francesco di Cocco\, Sargent Johnson\, Peter Ostuni\, Emmy Lou Packard\, Anton Refregier\, Louis Ross\, and Jacques Schnier. At our September membership meeting we joined maritime historian Wayne Yanda for a look at the modern-primitive stylings of these “Pacific Playgrounds.” \nWayne Yanda is a freelance graphic designer. He is also Editor and Contributor to the Ocean Times\, the quarterly journal of the Steamship Historical Society of America’s Southern California Chapter. He has catalogued the bulk of the art commissioned for American liners built between 1927 and 1962 on his website www.muralsonthehighseas.com. \n(Photo: Wayne Yanda collection) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/the-art-and-design-of-matsons-postwar-linerspresented-by-wayne-yanda/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T141500
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240613T014650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T172214Z
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SUMMARY:CARNIVAL VENEZIA LUNCH & TOUR
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 14\, 2024\, thirty PONY Branch members and friends traveled to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal to visit the CARNIVAL VENEZIA as guests of Carnival Cruise Line. Originally built in 2019 as COSTA VENEZIA to serve the Chinese market for Costa Cruises\, the 135\,225 GT\, 4\,208 passenger\, Venice-class ship was transferred to Carnival in 2023 after a refit in Spain\, and now sails from her homeport in Manhattan under the moniker “Carnival Fun Italian Style.” After enjoying the lunch buffet at the Lido Marketplace\, those attending then had ample time to explore the Venetian-themed decor of the ship’s public spaces before disembarking prior to her departure on a 7-night cruise to Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, and Bermuda. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Carnival Cruise Line for the opportunity to visit the CARNIVAL VENEZIA.\n \n(Photo Credit: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/carnival-venezia-lunch-tour/
LOCATION:Manhattan Cruise Terminal\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240901T130922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T130922Z
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SUMMARY:UNVEILING QUEEN ANNE: NEXT IN A FINE LINE ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Pat Dacey
DESCRIPTION:In 2017\, Cunard announced the order of its fourth ship with delivery originally planned for 2022. However\, due to the pandemic the ship was not delivered until  April 2024\, and her maiden voyage was delayed until May 3\, 2024. She is named after Queen Anne who reigned as sovereign between 1702 and 1714\, achieved the unification of Great Britain and enabled great progress in the arts and education. \nAt our June virtual membership meeting\, PONY Branch Vice-Chairperson Pat Dacey presented a program on Cunard’s’ 249th passenger ship\, QUEEN ANNE\, from construction to her naming ceremony in Liverpool as part of The British Isles Festival Voyage. Pat\, with his wife\, Denise\, were on board for this special voyage and attended the naming ceremony to provide our members with a firsthand account of the new ship and the festivities. \nPat Dacey has had a lifelong interest in passenger ships. He joined the Steamship Historical Society of America (SSHSA) in 1976 as a student member\, and also joined the World Ship Society – Port of New York Branch as a family member. A veteran of more than 90 voyages and crossings\, he is a former WSS-PONY Branch Chairperson and is its current Vice-Chairperson.  In addition\, he currently serves as the SSHSA National President. Pat is an active presenter\, writer and contributor on travel and ship history. He retired as a Lieutenant of County Detectives after spending 30 years in law enforcement with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. In addition\, Pat is also retired after 25 years with the reserve component of the United States Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. \nIf you missed Pat’s presentation in June or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, September 7th. \n(Pat Dacey photo) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/unveiling-queen-anne-next-in-a-fine-line-encore-presentation-presented-by-pat-dacey/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240614T212551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T212551Z
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SUMMARY:SWEDISH TASTE ON THE HIGH SEAS***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Christian Roden
DESCRIPTION:Swedes have been sailing to America since 1638\, bringing their language\, cultural traditions\, and handicrafts. By the 1920s\, the new frontier of Art Deco set new trends for consumer markets\, and American audiences began developing a taste for Swedish design. A major factor in this trend was the Swedish ocean liner KUNGSHOLM\, one of the first ships to use the Art Deco style in her passenger quarters. Not only did her interiors prove wildly popular\, but they also influenced the development of land-based buildings\, particularly the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia. At our May 2024 membership meeting the PONY Branch welcomed maritime historian Christian Roden for an enlightening program about the forgotten connections between the KUNGSHOLM and the development of Swedish-American museums in the United States during the roaring twenties. \nChristian Roden currently works for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation and has a wide range of professional experience in the museum\, cultural heritage\, and higher education sectors. He has designed and curated museum exhibits\, and contributed to and appeared on the History Channel’s Secrets of the Lost Liners. He also publishes and lectures widely. Alongside scholars and experts from across Europe and North America\, he participates in the Ocean Modern Advanced Research Group. He holds an MA in material culture studies from the University of Delaware\, and a BA in English\, art history\, and studio art from Washington & Lee University\, with additional studies at St. Anne’s College\, Oxford and École France Langue. After earning his BA\, he was selected Fulbright Research Fellow to France based at Association French Lines in Le Havre\, where he immersed himself in everything related to the S.S. ÎLE-DE-FRANCE. Christian and his partner\, Norman\, live in Philadelphia\, and spend much of their spare time sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. \n(Images: www.wikipedia.org) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/swedish-taste-on-the-high-seasencore-presentation-presented-by-christian-roden/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240520T132528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T160305Z
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SUMMARY:UNVEILING QUEEN ANNE: THE NEXT IN A FINE LINEPresented by Pat Dacey
DESCRIPTION:In 2017\, Cunard announced the order of its fourth ship with delivery originally planned for 2022. However\, due to the pandemic the ship was not delivered until  April 2024\, and her maiden voyage was delayed until May 3\, 2024. She is named after Queen Anne who reigned as sovereign between 1702 and 1714\, achieved the unification of Great Britain and enabled great progress in the arts and education. \nAt our June virtual membership meeting\, PONY Branch Vice-Chairperson Pat Dacey presented a program on Cunard’s’ 249th passenger ship\, QUEEN ANNE\, from construction to her naming ceremony in Liverpool as part of The British Isles Festival Voyage. Pat\, with his wife\, Denise\, were on board for this special voyage and attended the naming ceremony to provide our members with a firsthand account of the new ship and the festivities. \nPat Dacey has had a lifelong interest in passenger ships. He joined the Steamship Historical Society of America (SSHSA) in 1976 as a student member\, and also joined the World Ship Society – Port of New York Branch as a family member. A veteran of more than 90 voyages and crossings\, he is a former WSS-PONY Branch Chairperson and is its current Vice-Chairperson.  In addition\, he currently serves as the SSHSA National President. Pat is an active presenter\, writer and contributor on travel and ship history. He retired as a Lieutenant of County Detectives after spending 30 years in law enforcement with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. In addition\, Pat is also retired after 25 years with the reserve component of the United States Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. \n(Pat Dacey photo) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/unveiling-queen-anne-the-next-in-a-fine-linepresented-by-pat-dacey/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240523T193015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T193015Z
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SUMMARY:VICTORIA OLD AND NEW ***ENCORE PRESENTATION***Presented by Tom Rinaldi
DESCRIPTION:Fearing that the end might be near for one of the most interesting veteran passenger ships on the planet\, WSS-PONY Branch member Tom Rinaldi set off in 2023 for Tanzania in East Africa\, where the former R.M.S. VICTORIA has provided service across her namesake lake for most of the last 70 years. Reaching Lake Victoria after a two-day rail journey across the country\, Tom managed to secure passage over-and-back aboard this little-known “liner on the lake” before it was too late. In this program\, originally presented at our April membership meeting\, Tom shares the story of his most recent African adventure\, including a look at the history of the old VICTORIA and the future of ferry traffic on the lakes of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. \nThomas Rinaldi grew up in the Hudson River Valley near Poughkeepsie\, New York. He is the author of “Patented: 1\,000 Design Patents” (Phaidon\, 2021)\, “New York Neon” (W.W. Norton\, 2012) and the co-author of the book “Hudson Valley Ruins: Forgotten Landmarks of an American Landscape” (University Press of New England\, 2006). His photographs have been published in the New York Times\, the Wall Street Journal\, the New York Post\, the New York Observer\, Westchester Magazine\, CNN Online\, and elsewhere. Tom has exhibited at the New York State Museum at Albany and at the Municipal Art Society of New York. He is a regular contributor to the UK-based magazine “Ships Monthly.” Tom holds degrees from Georgetown University and Columbia University\, and has worked for the National Park Service\, the New York State Office of Parks\, Recreation & Historic Preservation\, and the Central Park Conservancy\, and currently works as an architectural designer in New York City. \nIf you missed Tom’s presentation in April or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, June 15th. \n(Tom Rinaldi photo) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/victoria-old-and-new-encore-presentationpresented-by-tom-rinaldi/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240425T192344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T190256Z
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SUMMARY:SWEDISH TASTE ON THE HIGH SEASPresented by Christian Roden
DESCRIPTION:Swedes have been sailing to America since 1638\, bringing their language\, cultural traditions\, and handicrafts. By the 1920s\, the new frontier of Art Deco set new trends for consumer markets\, and American audiences began developing a taste for Swedish design. A major factor in this trend was the Swedish ocean liner KUNGSHOLM\, one of the first ships to use the Art Deco style in her passenger quarters. Not only did her interiors prove wildly popular\, but they also influenced the development of land-based buildings\, particularly the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia. At our May 2024 membership meeting the PONY Branch welcomed maritime historian Christian Roden for an enlightening program about the forgotten connections between the KUNGSHOLM and the development of Swedish-American museums in the United States during the roaring twenties. \nChristian Roden currently works for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation and has a wide range of professional experience in the museum\, cultural heritage\, and higher education sectors. He has designed and curated museum exhibits\, and contributed to and appeared on the History Channel’s Secrets of the Lost Liners. He also publishes and lectures widely. Alongside scholars and experts from across Europe and North America\, he participates in the Ocean Modern Advanced Research Group. He holds an MA in material culture studies from the University of Delaware\, and a BA in English\, art history\, and studio art from Washington & Lee University\, with additional studies at St. Anne’s College\, Oxford and École France Langue. After earning his BA\, he was selected Fulbright Research Fellow to France based at Association French Lines in Le Havre\, where he immersed himself in everything related to the S.S. ÎLE-DE-FRANCE. Christian and his partner\, Norman\, live in Philadelphia\, and spend much of their spare time sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. \n(Images: www.wikipedia.org) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/swedish-taste-on-the-high-seaspresented-by-christian-roden/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240501T202407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T202417Z
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SUMMARY:MARITIME ROYALTY:  BRITAIN'S QUEENS OF THE ATLANTIC ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Bill Miller
DESCRIPTION:They are the most famous ocean liners of all time — the original QUEEN MARY and QUEEN ELIZABETH. Luxury in peace\, heroics in war. They were later followed by the QE2\, then QUEEN MARY 2 and three more Queens: QUEEN VICTORIA\, QUEEN ELIZABETH and the new QUEEN ANNE. At our March virtual membership meeting the PONY Branch once again welcomed Bill Miller\, “Mr. Ocean Liner\,” for a program reviewing the glorious history of these great Cunarders. \nBill Miller is considered an international authority on the subject of ocean liners and cruise ships and has written over 100 books on the subject. Bill\, a world traveler with hundreds of sea voyages\, is a much sought-after presenter and blogger. A career educator and founding member of the WSS-PONY Branch\, Bill was named Outstanding American Maritime Scholar in 1994 and received the U.S. Maritime Preservation Award and the Ocean Liner Council’s Silver Riband Award in 2004. Additionally\, he was the 2017 recipient of SSHSA’s Samuel Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement. \nIf you missed Bill’s presentation in March or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, May 11th. \n(Image: Bill Miller collection) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/maritime-royalty-britains-queens-of-the-atlantic-encore-presentation-presented-by-bill-miller/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240315T190541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T190709Z
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SUMMARY:VICTORIA OLD AND NEWPresented by Tom Rinaldi
DESCRIPTION:Fearing that the end might be near for one of the most interesting veteran passenger ships on the planet\, WSS-PONY Branch member Tom Rinaldi set off in 2023 for Tanzania in East Africa\, where the former R.M.S. VICTORIA has provided service across her namesake lake for most of the last 70 years. Reaching Lake Victoria after a two-day rail journey across the country\, Tom managed to secure passage over-and-back aboard this little-known “liner on the lake” before it was too late. In this presentation\, Tom will share the story of his most recent African adventure\, including a look at the history of the old VICTORIA and the future of ferry traffic on the lakes of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. \nThomas Rinaldi grew up in the Hudson River Valley near Poughkeepsie\, New York. He is the author of “Patented: 1\,000 Design Patents” (Phaidon\, 2021)\, “New York Neon” (W.W. Norton\, 2012) and the co-author of the book “Hudson Valley Ruins: Forgotten Landmarks of an American Landscape” (University Press of New England\, 2006). His photographs have been published in the New York Times\, the Wall Street Journal\, the New York Post\, the New York Observer\, Westchester Magazine\, CNN Online\, and elsewhere. Tom has exhibited at the New York State Museum at Albany and at the Municipal Art Society of New York. He is a regular contributor to the UK-based magazine “Ships Monthly.” Tom holds degrees from Georgetown University and Columbia University\, and has worked for the National Park Service\, the New York State Office of Parks\, Recreation & Historic Preservation\, and the Central Park Conservancy\, and currently works as an architectural designer in New York City. \n(Tom Rinaldi photo) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/victoria-old-and-newpresented-by-tom-rinaldi/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240330T181431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T191033Z
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SUMMARY:TS EMPIRE STATE VII SHIP TOUR AND VISIT TO THE MARITIME INDUSTRY MUSEUM AT SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 14\, 2024\, 26 PONY Branch members and guests were welcomed by the State University of New York Maritime College in the Bronx\, NY\, for a tour of their new state-of-the-art training ship\, the EMPIRE STATE (VII). Built by Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia\, PA\, she is the first of five new government-owned National Security Multi-Mission Vessels that will serve a dual purpose as floating classrooms for the nation’s five state maritime academies\, and as humanitarian and disaster relief platforms during times of national emergency. EMPIRE STATE (VII) can accommodate 600 cadets while at sea\, in addition to providing modern hospital facilities\, a helicopter pad\, vehicle roll-on/roll-off capability\, and the ability to accommodate up to 1\,000 people during humanitarian missions.\n\n\n\nAfter touring the ship\, those attending enjoyed lunch in the college’s “Mess Deck” and then had an opportunity to visit the impressive Maritime Industry Museum housed in historic Fort Schuyler on the campus.\n\n(Photo Credit: Stuart Gewirtzman)
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/ts-empire-state-vii-ship-tour-and-visit-to-the-maritime-industry-museum-at-suny-maritime-college/
LOCATION:SUNY Maritime College\, Ft. Schuyler\, Bronx\, NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090450
CREATED:20240328T011215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T011228Z
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SUMMARY:GRACE LINE PASSENGER-FREIGHTERS IN THE 1950s ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by George Gillow
DESCRIPTION:Growing up in an American mining town in northern Chile was quite an adventure. One of the most exciting times for our speaker\, George Gillow\, was traveling to the U.S. on Grace Line passenger-freighters thanks to the Anaconda Mining Company who sent their employees’ families to the U.S. for vacations every three years. This presentation is about what it was like traveling on these passenger-freighters. It was very different than traveling on modern cruise ships. \nGeorge Gillow completed a 39-year career as an Electronic Engineer and Technical Manager. He spent the next 20 years working on maritime systems such as GPS\, ship handling simulators and vessel traffic services. In the 1980’s\, George played a key role in getting the first cruise ship\, SS AZURE SEAS\, to visit and establish regular cruise ship service to San Diego\, CA. He also supported the establishment of the Port of San Diego Cruise Ship Consortium. \n(Image: George Gillow collection) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/grace-line-passenger-freighters-in-the-1950s-encore-presentation-presented-by-george-gillow/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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SUMMARY:GENESIS OF A QUEEN:  QUEEN MARY 2 ***ENCORE PRESENTATION*** Presented by Dr. Stephen M. Payne\, O.B.E.
DESCRIPTION:At our January virtual membership meeting\, Dr. Stephen Payne\, O.B.E.\, designer of the Cunard transatlantic liner QUEEN MARY 2\, presented an illustrated lecture celebrating the 20th anniversary of the commissioning of the ship. “Genesis of a Queen: QUEEN MARY 2” is a very personal journey on how the design of QUEEN MARY 2 evolved and what makes her an ocean liner as distinct from a cruise ship. This is considered the definitive lecture about QUEEN MARY 2. \nIf you missed Stephen’s presentation in January or would like to see it again\, we encourage you to join us for this encore showing on Saturday\, March 30th. \n(Stephen Payne photo) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/genesis-of-a-queen-queen-mary-2-encore-presentation-presented-by-dr-stephen-m-payne-o-b-e/
LOCATION:Zoom Presentation
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SUMMARY:MARITIME ROYALTY:  BRITAIN'S QUEENS OF THE ATLANTICPresented by Bill Miller
DESCRIPTION:They are the most famous ocean liners of all time — the original QUEEN MARY and QUEEN ELIZABETH. Luxury in peace\, heroics in war. They were later followed by the QE2\, then QUEEN MARY 2 and three more Queens: QUEEN VICTORIA\, QUEEN ELIZABETH and the new QUEEN ANNE. At our March 22nd virtual membership meeting we will once again welcome Bill Miller\, “Mr. Ocean Liner\,” who will review the glorious history of these great Cunarders. \nBill Miller is considered an international authority on the subject of ocean liners and cruise ships. He has written over 100 books on the subject. Bill\, a world traveler with hundreds of sea voyages\, is a much sought-after presenter and blogger. He is also a career educator. Since 1965\, Bill has been a life-long and is also a founding member of the WSS-PONY Branch. Bill was named Outstanding American Maritime Scholar in 1994 and received the U.S. Maritime Preservation Award and the Ocean Liner Council’s Silver Riband Award in 2004. Additionally\, he was the 2017 recipient of SSHSA’s Samuael Ward Stanton Award for Lifetime Achievement. \nAlong with Stephen Payne (the guest presenter at our January 2024 meeting)\, Bill we be departing on August 23\, 2024 as a lecturer aboard the QUEEN MARY 2 for that grand ship’s 400th celebratory crossing from New York to Southampton. \n(Image: Bill Miller collection) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/maritime-royalty-britains-queens-of-the-atlanticpresented-by-bill-miller/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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SUMMARY:GRACE LINE PASSENGER-FREIGHTERS IN THE 1950sPresented by George Gillow
DESCRIPTION:Growing up in an American mining town in northern Chile was quite an adventure. One of the most exciting times for our speaker\, George Gillow\, was traveling to the U.S. on Grace Line passenger-freighters thanks to the Anaconda Mining Company who sent their employees’ families to the U.S. for vacations every three years. This presentation is about what it was like traveling on these passenger-freighters. It was very different than traveling on modern cruise ships. \nGeorge Gillow completed a 39-year career as an Electronic Engineer and Technical Manager. He spent the next 20 years working on maritime systems such as GPS\, ship handling simulators and vessel traffic services. In the 1980’s\, George played a key role in getting the first cruise ship\, SS AZURE SEAS\, to visit and establish regular cruise ship service to San Diego\, CA. He also supported the establishment of the Port of San Diego Cruise Ship Consortium. \n(Image: George Gillow collection) \n 
URL:https://worldshipny.com/event/grace-line-passenger-freighters-in-the-1950spresented-by-george-gillow/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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