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America's Cup Hall of Fame Honors Biddle; Inducts Longley and Ratsey
Briggs S. Cunningham George L. Schuyler Bruno Troublé
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Laurie Davidson Commodore Henry Sears R.E. “Ted” Turner
of persons intimate with the America’s Cup Edward I. du Moulin T.O.M. Sopwith Stephen A. Van Dyck
tradition; they are especially committed to Sir Michael Fay George Steers Harold S.Vanderbilt
the integrity of the Hall of Fame. The William P. Ficker John Cox Stevens Gertrude Vanderbilt
America’s Cup Hall of Fame is honored to William Fife III Olin J. Stephens II George L. Watson
conduct its yearly induction ceremonies in Henry Coleman Haff Roderick Stephens Jr. Thomas A. Whidden
locations worldwide. Sir James Hardy Jack Sutphen The Earl of Wilton
The America’s Cup Hall of Fame is dedi- Nathanael G. Herreshoff
cated to preserving and demonstrating the F.E. “Ted” Hood
influence of America’s Cup competition, for Chandler Hovey
MISCELLANEOUS CFN
the purpose of education and the inspiration Sherman Hoyt
of excellence in the world of yachting. C. Oliver Iselin Continued from Page 14.
High Numbers of Right Whales Seen in
George “Fritz” Jewett Jr.
Gulf of Maine; NOAA Researchers
Hall of Fame Honor Roll of Members Gary Jobson
give variably weighted consideration to fish- Identify Wintering Ground and Potential
Charles Francis Adams Arthur Knapp Jr.
ermen active in the fishery before and after Breeding Ground
James L. Ashbury William I. Koch
the control date. NMFS subsequently may Large numbers of North Atlantic right
Charles Barr Ben Lexcen
choose a different control date or may choose whales were spotted in the Gulf of Maine in
J. Burr Bartram Sir Thomas J. Lipton
a management regime that does not make use December 2008, leading right whale research-
Robert N. Bavier Jr. John Longley, AM (2009 Inductee)
of a control date. Other qualifying criteria, ers at NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science
John Bertrand Harry “Buddy” Melges
such as, but not limited to, documentation of Center to believe they have identified a win-
John Biddle E.D. Morgan
landings and sales, may be applied for entry. tering ground and potentially a breeding
Baron Marcel Bich Henry Sturgis Morgan
NMFS may also choose to take no further ground for this endangered species. With a
Sir Peter Blake Emil “Bus” Mosbacher Jr.
action to control entry or access into the population estimated to be about 325 whales,
Alan Bond Frank J. Murdoch
lobster management areas or address the knowing where the whales are at any time is
Dick Brown Charles E. Nicholson
shift in effort from non-trap to trap gear, in critical to protect them.
Edward Burgess Sir Frank Packer
which case the control date may be re-
W. Starling Burgess General Charles J. Paine
scinded. Any action will be taken pursuant to Increased Landing Limit for Eastern
Malin Burnham Alan Payne
the requirements established under the At- Georges Bank Cod in the U.S./Canada
Bradley W. Butterworth OBE Thomas Ratsey (2009 Inductee)
lantic Coastal Act. This document, therefore, Management Area
James E. Buttersworth Victor A. Romagna
gives the public notification that interested NOAA Fisheries Service has increased
William F. Carstens Morris Rosenfeld
participants should locate and preserve the landing limit of Eastern Georges Bank cod
Dennis Conner Stanley Rosenfeld
records that substantiate and verify their to 1,000 lb per day-at-sea (DAS), or any part
Russell Coutts Tom Schnackenberg
participation in the American lobster fishery of a DAS, up to 10,000 lb per trip for Northeast
in Federal waters. multispecies DAS vessels fishing in the U.S./
A C A D E M Y N E W S
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1851 note; 16 U.S.C. Canada Management Area. This action is
5101 et seq. intended to allow the industry to harvest the
Dated: December 24, 2008. total allowable catch for Eastern Georges
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The vessel most recently returned to the John Oliver, Deputy Assistant Adminis- Bank cod without exceeding it during the
Arctic during the 2008 season’s sail training trator for Operations, National Marine Fish- 2008 fishing year, which ends on April 30,
celebration. “We’ll begin festival hopping cruise. All sail training activities take place
eries Service. 2009.
with a whole new student crew, those upper under the direction of professionally li-
class students completing their capstone tra- censed seafarers.
ditional sail experience. What a dramatic sail- The historic schooner’s summer expedi-
ing schedule they will have to round out their tions and associated port visits are in keeping
MYSTIC SEAPORT NEWS
college careers.” with the vessel’s overall mission to provide
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Mystic Seaport Announces 2009 Mari-
In July and August, the BOWDOIN will hands-on sail training and public outreach. time Authors Series
visit Brigus, St. John’s, Old Perlican, Participation in the festival provides an inter-
The symposium is sponsored by Mystic The series runs once a month on
Bonavista, Twillingate, St. Anthony, Battle national venue to inform the public about
Seaport in partnership with the United States Wednesday evenings from January to April
Harbour, Cartwright, L’Anse au Loup, Port Maine Maritime Academy and enables the
Coast Guard Academy and the University of in the Museum’s G.W. Blunt White Building.
au Choix, Norris Point, and Corner Brook. At BOWDOIN, the official vessel of the State of
Connecticut at Avery Point. Tickets are $65 ($50 members) for the series
each port, all vessel logistics and needs of the Maine, to offer education on traditional sail
Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading and $20 ($15 members) for individual pro-
crew will be coordinated by HAS organizers. training techniques, the seafaring heritage of
maritime museum. Founded in 1929, the Mu- grams.
Traditional folk singers Jim Payne and Fergus Maine, and the value of experiential learning.
seum is home to four National Historic Land- The evening begins with a wine and
O’Byrne will perform at each port while other Celebrating Bartlett 2009 host agency,
mark vessels, including the Charles W. Mor- cheese reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the
festivities will include music, food, lectures, the Historic Sites Association (HSA) of New-
gan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. author’s talk at 6 p.m. The program concludes
and educational programming. The foundland and Labrador, is a volunteer, non-
Mystic Seaport also features a working pres- with a question and answer session and a
BOWDOIN will offer open boat hours during profit organization that works in partnership
ervation shipyard, a re-created 19th-century chance for guests to win a free copy of the
each port call, with students serving as hosts, with Parks Canada. Its mandate is to protect,
coastal village, exhibits and a planetarium. author’s book.
educators, and tour guides. “Working with preserve and promote the province’s history
The Museum’s collection of more than two To purchase tickets, or for more informa-
and welcoming the public is also a valuable and heritage. Complete details of the celebra-
million artifacts includes more than 500 his- tion, call 860.572.5339.
learning experience for our students,” said tion can be viewed at www.bartlett2009.com.
toric vessels and one of the largest collec- Scheduled presenters are:
Worth. “Many of them will go on to be
tions of maritime photography in the country. February 25 – Former Mystic Seaport
responsible for the safety, well-being, educa- MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST-
For more information, visit President J. Revell Carr, who will discuss his
tion, and enjoyment of passengers while EES TO MEET
www.mysticseaport.org. narrative history, Seeds of Discontent, which
working in the at-sea hospitality industry. The Board of Trustees of Maine Mari- delves into a century of British exploitation
This is a tremendous opportunity to hone time Academy will hold a regular quarterly that culminated in decisive confrontation
their skills while representing Maine Mari- meeting on Friday, February 13, 2009, at 8:30 and the birth of a new nation.
time Academy and the State of Maine.” a.m., in the Holmes Alumni Heritage Room, March 25 – Long-time champion of the
Built in 1921 at the Hodgdon Brothers located on the lower level of the Harold Marine Technology sea and its creatures, Richard Ellis, who will
Shipyard in East Boothbay, now Hodgdon Alfond Student Center on the college cam- discuss his latest book, Tuna: A Love Story,
Yachts, Inc., the BOWDOIN made 25 scien- pus in Castine, Maine.
Scholarship which details the biggest, fastest and warm-
tific expeditions to the Arctic Circle under the Standing Committees of the Board of est-bodied fish in the world – which is quickly
scientific and seafaring leadership of Adm. Trustees will meet throughout the day on
Program
disappearing.
Donald MacMillan prior to the vessel’s with- Thursday, February 12, 2009, at various April 22 – Award-winning author and
drawal from Arctic service in 1954. During times: Finance Committee, 8:30 a.m.; Audit
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illustrator David Macaulay, who wraps up
that time, BOWDOIN sailed 28 degrees north Committee, 10:30 a.m.; Advancement Com- comprising ocean engineers, technologists, the series with his discussion about Ships,
of the Arctic Circle, and wintered over four mittee, 1 p.m.; Facilities and Property Commit- policy makers and educators. Incorporated in his account of piecing together clues about
times in the region while frozen in ice. tee, 2 p.m.; Student Affairs Committee, 3 p.m.; 1963, it provides the ocean community with a sunken ship and her tragic voyage. The
MacMillan became internationally known for Education Policy Committee, 4 p.m. All meet- forums for the exchange of information and author will also talk about his most recent
his explorations in the far north and received ings are scheduled to be held in the Holmes ideas through its peer-reviewed MTS Jour- book, The Way We Work, which provides a
Hubbard Gold Medal of the National Geo- Alumni Heritage Room. Meeting times are nal, conferences, newsletters and Web site creative examination of the human body.
graphic Society in 1953. He was also well- subject to change. If revisions occur, a re- (www.mtsociety.org). One of its missions is The Maritime Authors Series is co-
known for his inclusion of high school age vised schedule will be posted near the en- to promote the next generation of marine sponsored by the Library Fellows of the G.W.
students in his epic expeditions. MacMillan trance to the meeting room. engineers and technologists, which it does Blunt White Building at Mystic Seaport.
and Bartlett sailed together during their ca- Victoria Larson, Windham, Maine, through its scholarships and other outreach For more information, call 888.973.2767
reers, but never together aboard BOWDOIN. chairs the 16-member Board of Trustees. activities. or visit www.mysticseaport.org.
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