M*A*S*H BASH ‘BIVOUACS’ AGAIN OCTOBER 17 ABOARD
THE AMERICAN VICTORY!
The SS American
Victory’s popular M*A*S*H (‘Make Plans
for American Victory’s Shipboard Happy Hour’)
Bash bivouacs for its third year on Friday,
October 17, from 6 PM - 9 PM.
This year’s
fun-filled event features great ‘down-home’ food
– provided by Stumps Supper Club of Channelside
and opportunities to bid during the silent
auction on a variety of unique items, including
American Victory ‘ReLive History’ cruises, goods
with historical and nautical themes, sports
memorabilia and many other items as well as
special services.
Guests in Korean
War era military uniforms/clothing or hospital
scrubs can participate in contests for ‘best
dressed,’ most authentic,’ ‘most original’ and
other categories!
Tickets are $50
per person in advance, $60 at the door and
include food, refreshments, ship tours, ‘Evening
Colors’ and more. Event proceeds support the
American Victory’s youth maritime education
programs and the continuing restoration of the
vessel into a mariners museum and cruising ship.
Order M*A*S*H
tickets online by using this
link,
or call (813) 228-8766.
SS AMERICAN VICTORY HONORS VETERANS AND ACTIVE
MILITARY ON NOVEMBER 8
The American
Victory will honor veterans of all wars
and active duty Armed Forces during her
Saturday, November 8 ‘Salute to Veterans’
Cruise! Special onboard activities are planned,
featuring St. Petersburg’s Admiral Farragut
Academy Band, area veterans groups and flag-rank
retired and active military officers.
Order tickets
before October 15 and save $26! After
October 15, tickets are $125. Passage includes
continental breakfast, hearty box lunch,
entertainment, ship tours, weaponry
demonstrations, memorial services, World War II
reeanctors, great vistas of Tampa Bay, vintage
aircraft flyovers and more.
The ship departs from behind The Florida
Aquarium. Boarding begins at 7:30 AM; departure
at 9 AM and return is at 3 PM. For more
information, call (813) 228-8766. Order tickets
online by using this
link.
THE SS AMERICAN VICTORY GOES "BOWLING!"
The American
Victory is the perfect venue to make any
Super Bowl event truly historic! During the
week leading up to Super Bowl XLIII, January
26-31, this restored, fully-operational, Coast
Guard-approved World War II cargo vessel is
available for dockside receptions, meetings or
food functions -- or even a day cruise. Her
name, profile and sailing history are the
perfect combination for a Super Bowl event with
a patriotic or nautical theme and her decks
provide outstanding vistas of downtown and
Tampa’s port!
Centrally located in Tampa’s Channel District
adjacent to the Florida Aquarium, the American
Victory is just minutes from major downtown
hotels, the Convention Center, Ybor City and the
Tampa Trolley Line. Use this
link for
details and to send an event request.
EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ‘HANDS-ON HISTORY’
FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES
With students back at their desks for the
2008-09 school year, the
American
Victory’s Education Program launches its
sixth year of providing unique learning
experiences that bring history to life aboard an
authentic, working World War II-era cargo
vessel. The program enhances students’ knowledge
of American and world history and social studies
themes.
Program content coincides with Florida Sunshine
State Standards and can be tailored to fit
lesson plans. Pre- and post-visit material is
available to plan for and reinforce a positive
shipboard experience. Details are available by
using the ‘Education’ link above or by calling
call (813) 228-8766.
FEEL THE STEEL!
The popular
American
Victory Restoration Tours allow visitors
to view first hand the on-going work to restore
this icon of America's merchant maritime might,
a functioning, 1940s-era merchant cargo vessel
which served during World War II and the Korean
and Vietnam wars.
Visitors experience virtually the entire ship,
including cavernous three-level cargo holds,
radio and gyro rooms, hospital, galley,
weaponry, reefers, steering stations, flying
bridge, signaling equipment, wheelhouse, officer
and crew messes, engine room, crew cabins,
chartroom, lifeboats and cargo equipment. The
developing museum contains photographs of the
American
Victory and other period merchant ships,
U.S. Merchant Marine uniforms, medals and
documents, personal recollections of life at sea
as well as navigational equipment, hands-on
displays and weaponry.
Self-Guided Restoration Tours are available
Tuesday - Saturday and 10 AM - 4 PM and Sundays,
12 N - 4 PM. See information at the right for
tour costs. Discounts are available for seniors,
veterans, active duty military, AAA members,
visitors with Florida Aquarium ticket stubs and
groups of 10 or more.
KEY VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE!
The
American
Victory is a working maritime museum and
has key volunteer positions available, described
below. A rewarding experience that builds on
your life experiences awaits you aboard the
ship! For information about volunteering in any
capacity, contact Kurt Voss, Operations Director
or use this
link.
MORE INFORMATIONMore information about upcoming American
Victory ‘ReLive History’ cruises, Restoration
Tours and education programs is available by
visiting the links above or by calling (813)
228-8766.
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Hours of Operation
Mondays Closed
Tuesdays - Saturdays:
10 AM - 4 PM
Sundays: 12 Noon - 4 PM
Admission:
Adults $8
Children - $4
(3 and under) Free
Ships Calendar
Upcoming Events
Nov 8 -
Cruise
Nov 19 -
Crab Fest
Oct 17 - M*A*S*H*
May 16 -
Cruise
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