Lighthouse, Maritime History & Gardiner's Island Cruise

Lighthouse, Maritime History & Gardiner's Island Cruise

Board the "Peconic Star II" for a cruise on the waters of eastern Long Island and Gardiner's Bay. Learn about the unique maritime history of the area including that of Plum Island and Gardiner's Island. Hear recent findings about the Revolutionary War history of the area, and see where the first engagement between British and Continental troops took place. We will follow the routes of American and British war ships in their 1812 - 1814 naval engagements. See the Orient Point, Plum Island, Little Gull Island, Race Rock and Long Beach Bar lighthouses close up, and hear about their history. Enjoy a close-up view of Gardiner's Island, where Captain Kidd buried his treasure and the site of its lighthouse and fortification

The "Peconic Star II" provides better close-up views of these lighthouses than any other cruise vessel. Maritime and lighthouse history narration provided by local historian, Dr. Merlon E. Wiggin.

Board the boat in Greenport at 3:30 PM Cost is $65.00 for members or $70.00 for nonmembers, includes meal and Long Island wine. Space is limited.

Call 631-477-4121 or e-mail us at eastlite@optonline.net

CRUISE TO BENEFIT EAST END LIGHTHOUSES
A Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation

The Lighthouse, Maritime History & Gardiner's Island Cruise is scheduled for August 21, 2004

Paul, it sounds like this will be a nice event to take part in. Unfortunately, MJ and I will be at the NELL Family Picnic at Portsmouth, NH. I look forward to hearing about the cruise seeing pics from this trip.

Ron
(CT Keeper)