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American Hawaii Cruises: Maritime Matters MARITIME MATTERS Ocean liner history and cruise ship news [Home] [Table of Contents] [Shipping Mall] [Index of ships] American Hawaii Cruises American Hawaii Cruises (1980-2001) American Hawaii Cruises, AHC, was formed in 1979 and revivedAmerican-flag cruising around Hawaii. The company bought the laid up 1951-built linerOCEANIC INDEPENDENCE (ex INDEPENDENCE, American Export Isbrandsten) from C.Y. Tung's AtlanticFar East Line. A special act of congress was needed to return the US builtship to American registry. Refitted in Taiwan, and then Japan, she entered service on a slowsteaming economical seven day interisland schedule in June of 1980. As the venture was sucessful, the former sister ship of INDEPENDENCE waspurchased. The 1951-built CONSTITUTION was refitted and began sailing a similar itineraryin June of 1982 following a gala christening by Princess Grace of Monaco that April. These two ships became the only American flagged ocean-going ships in the passenger trade. Briefly, AHC also operated the 1958-built former Moore McCormack Liner BRASIL (later Holland America line's VOLENDAM) on seven day cruises out of Papeete, Taihiti, as the LIBERTE in 1986/7. Due to poor air lift, this venture was a failure and the LIBERTE was sold to present owners, Commodore Cruises, who are presently chartering her to World Explorer Cruises and the Seawise Foundation as the UNIVERSE EXPLORER. In 1994 the INDEPENDENCE was extensively refitted at Newport News, VA. The CONSTITUTION was to follow, but after estimates for the work skyrocketed, she was laid up in Portland, Oregon in July 1995. Two years later, she was stripped of spare parts for her sister and sold for scrapping in India. She mysteriously sank on November 24, 1998 while under tow in the Pacific, 700 miles north and west of Hawaii enroute to the scrap yard in Japan. AHC made the announcement that new US Built ships would be added to thefleet and Ingalls Shipyard at Pascagoula, MI has won the contract for two 1,900 passenger ships for service in hawaii in 2003. In the meantime, another shipwas bought as a stop-gap until the first of the newbuilds is delivered. On October 18, 2000 American Classic Voyages (parent company to Delta Queen Steamboat Cruises and American Hawaii Cruises) revived a famous name in American shipping -- United States Lines -- when it purchased Holland America's 1983-built NIEUW AMSTERDAM and renamed her the M.S. PATRIOT . USL acquired the ship for $114.5 million and the transfer occurred at sea, approximately 14 miles off Portand, Oregon. At the same moment she changed registry to Honolulu and nowshe sails under the U.S. flag. A christening event on December 8, 2000 in Hawaii kicked off the new service beginning the following day.Under the "Project America" initiative, (which allowed this foreign flagged vessel to become US registered) the parent company American Classic Voyages Co. is constructing two 1,900-passenger ships scheduled to begin cruises around the Hawaiian Islands under the United States Lines name beginning in early 2003 and 2004.The two 72,000-ton vessels, under construction at Ingalls Shipbuilding (a division of Litton Ship Systems, Pascagoula, Missippi) will be the largest ocean-going cruise ships ever built in a U.S. shipyard, and the first in more than 40 years. In September 2001, American Classic Voyages Co. reached an agreement, endorsed by theU.S. Maritime Administration with the support of U.S. Secretary of Transportation, thatwould enable the uninterrupted construction of two 1,900-passenger cruise ships in the US. Rumouredto be named UNITED STATES and AMERICA the two vessels under grouped under the title "Project America" whichis a pilot project aimed at reinvigorating U.S.-flag cruise ship construction and operation. The two shipswere in the early stages of construction at Northrop Grumman's Ingalls Operations. The cruise ship delivery dates wereextended by 12 months, to February 1, 2004, and February 1, 2005. Sadly this was not to be, as on October 19, 2001, one year after United States Lines had been announced, American Classic Voyages, Inc. announced that it filed for bankruptcy court protection and would cease operating all but one ship. the SS INDEPENDENCE and MS PATRIOT stop sailing on Saturday, October 20 after completingtheir cruises. The Delta Queen Vessels AMERICAN QUEEN, MISSISSIPPI QUEEN, COLUMBIA QUEEN and CAPE MAY LIGHT werelaid up within three days. Only the historic DELTA QUEEN, continued to operate its Mississippi River voyages. American Classic claimed that half of its bookings had fallen off since the terrorist attacks in the US on September 11, 2001.Rumors the company was in financial trouble had circulated for for some time and Nasdaq officials halted tradingin American Classic's shares after they reached a new low of 46 cents each. AMCV hoped to work out a deal with Los Angeles based Northrop Grumman Corp., owner of the shipyard, and the U.S. Maritime Administration to keep the ship-building projects underway, however the project was suspended on October 25, and cancelled on November 1. SS INDEPENDENCE now the property of the US Maritime Administration sailed past Pier 39 in San Francisco at 10:30 AM, November 8, 2001 into lay up at the former Alameda Naval Station adjacent to the museum ship HORNET while she prepares for longterm layup within the reserve fleet at Suisuin Bay possibly in February 2001. S.S.INDEPENDENCE , S.S. CONSTITUTION , SS LIBERTE United States Lines vessels: M.S.PATRIOT United States Lines page References: AMERICAN PASSENGER SHIPS, Emmons; Passengers Liners American Style; William Miller [Home] [Table of Contents] [Shipping Mall] [Index of ships]

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Top Hawaiian Aloha Shirts  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Shopping and Gifts > Holiday Gift Guide > Top Hawaiian Aloha Shirts Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Most Popular Nudist Beaches in Hawaii Hawaii Photos Hawaii Pictures Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Our collection of photos of peopl... Hawaiian Island Scorecard What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Related Topics Air Travel Cruises Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Surfing / Bodyboarding Travel with Kids Top 10 Hawaiian Aloha Shirts Guide Picks From John Fischer , Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! The Aloha shirt is the quintessential symbol of Hawaii. Cool, comfortable and casual, Aloha shirts are perfect for that Sunday beach barbeque, a night out at the movies, or just plain lounging around. They're perfect almost anytime in the islands and a great way to remember paradise when you're back home. 1) Kamehameha Garment Company 100% cotton Aloha Shirt Offering 24 patterns, the Kamehameha Garment Company is one of the oldest and most highly regarded manufacturers of Aloha shirts in the classic, purely retro, style. Manufacturer's Site 2) Reyn Spooner® - Spooner Cloth Aloha Shirt From one of the most respected makers of fine Hawaiian wear, there are 24 patterns of this classic Aloha shirt first introduced in 1964 and made of 60% pima cotton and 40% polyester. Manufacturer's Site 3) Hilo Hattie Aloha Shirt The "Store of Hawaii" offers more than 30 patterns of aloha shirts in several different materials and price ranges. Manufacturer's Site 4) Royal Hawaiian Creations Aloha Shirt One of Hawaii's largest manufacturer's of Aloha shirts since 1987, this award winning company offers over numerous styles of shirts in several choices of fabric. Manufacturer's Site 5) Kilauea Clothing Company Aloha Shirt Offering a selection of vintage Hawaiian print designs, based on original shirts from the 1940's and 50's - in the easy care fabrics and colors of today. Manufacturer's Site 6) Kahala Sportswear Aloha Shirt Offering fine Aloha shirts in both 100% rayon and in a rayon/cotton/linen blend, Kahala Sportswear Aloha shirts offer both classic designs as well as designs by current artists. Manufacturer's Site 7) Banana Jack Hawaiian Shirt Company Aloha Shirts Offering over 80 classic Hawaiian aloha shirts in 100% cotton, rayon and blends, Banana Jack shirts are "made in Hawaii and shipped with aloha." Manufacturer's Site 8) Paradise Found Hawaiian Shirts Offering a wide selection of high quality shirts including the widely demanded "Magnum P.I." shirt pattern actually worn in the long-running TV series. Manufacturer's Site 9) Royal Hawaiian Creations Royal Hawaiian Creations has been making fine Hawaiian Shirts in the Aloha State since 1987, and is one of the largest makers in Hawaii Sizes ranging from Large to 4XL Manufacturer's Site 10) Beanteacher Hawaiian Style Owned and operated by Hawaiians now living in California, this seller offers a wide selection of shirts by Avanti, Go Barefoot, Kamehameha, Royal Hawaiian Creations, Winnie Fashions and more. Vendor's Site Important product disclaimer information about this About site.   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999

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Hawaiian Recipes and Recipe Collections  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Recipes Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > Recipes Hawaiian Recipes and Recipe Collections A guide to Hawaiian food and recipes featuring pages filled with recipes in categories such as breads, desserts, drinks, entrees, luau, recipe collections and salads. Subtopics Appetizers (Pupus) (6) Luau Recipes (32) Bread and Pastry (5) Macadamia Nut Recipes (21) Cocktails / Tropical Drinks (18) Main Courses (24) Desserts (10) Recipe Collections (11) Hawaii Cookbooks @ Salads and Side Dishes (8) Hawaiian Food Glossary (2) Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Pink Mai Tai Recipe from the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel This is a popular variation of the traditional Mai Tai recipe from the "Mai Tai" Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. The original Mai Tai was created by Victor J. Bergeron in 1944 and brought to Hawaii in 1953 at the Royal Hawaiian, Moana and Surfrider Hotels. Traditional Mai Tai Recipe from the Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel This is the authentic traditional Mai Tai recipe from the "Mai Tai" Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. The original Mai Tai was created by Victor J. Bergeron in 1944 and brought to Hawaii in 1953 at the Royal Hawaiian, Moana and Surfrider Hotels. Top Sam Choy Hawaiian Regional Cuisine Cookbooks Our choices for the best cookbooks by Sam Choy. Top Hawaiian Regional Cuisine Cookbooks Our choice for the best cookbooks featuring Hawaiian Regional Cuisine. Luau Foods and Recipes We look at the foods that you are likely to find at one or more of the many luaus throughout Hawaii. In the event that you would like to try to cook some of these foods yourself, we've included links to recipes for most of the dishes listed. Hawaiian Food Glossary: Seafood We look at the various types of seafood that you will find on a restaurant menu or in the grocery stores in Hawaii. "Hawaiian Cookbook" by Roana and Gene Schindler - Book Review For a list price of $7.95 you won't find a better collection of almost 300 Hawaiian recipes. If you have to pick one Hawaiian cookbook for your collection, make it this one. "The Food of Paradise" by Rachel Laudan - Book Review If you're looking for a cookbook, this is not the book for you. If, however, you are looking for an excellent historical perspective on the foods of Hawaii and their ethnic origins, buy this book.   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Headlines Plumeria Photos from Hawaii Plumeria is the most common flower that you'll find in... You Won't See This Sign at Home! This certainly isn't a sign that you've ever seen near... Atlantis Submarine Tour Maui Since I had just experienced the Atlantis Submarine Tour on... Maui Swap Meet Photos Held every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to noon is the...

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Sunset Beach Oahu Hawaii Rental North Shore - House Sunset Beach Oahu Hawaii Rental North Shore Property Owners Join us VRBO ® is Vacation Rentals by Owner ® Home USA Hawaii Oahu North Shore Sunset Beach Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #35359 Sunset Beach Beauty Location: Sunset Beach, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii, USA (45 Minutes from Airport, 15 minutes from Haleiwa) Accommodations: House - 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s) - 1 Bath - (Sleeps 4) Upstairs Family Room - Sunset Beach, Oahu, HI - Hawaii Rental House on the North Shore Incredible location -- steps from Sunset Beach in the quiet residential neighborhood of Sunset Point. Literally steps away from the inviting sand, sea and vistas of Sunset Beach, this one bedroom one bath home awaits your visit. The home is surrounded by lush tropical greenery, a landscaped setting that is not just beautiful, but also productive. There are Avocado, Lemon, Tangerine and Grapefruit plants on the property, and you may have the chance to experience the fresh picked flavor of the Islands. The one bedroom, one bath guest quarters is downstairs of a private residence. With private entrance and solid construction, you'll feel all alone. The guest quarters is very spacious, one bedroom/one bath with a large family room and kitchenette. The family room has a futon for additional sleeping accommodations. There is custom tile, offstreet parking and a separate laundry room. For family water fun, you are a short stroll from the Mothers Beach area of Sunset Point (at the end of Huelo Street). Across Kam Highway you will find Ted's Bakery, famous for a variety of pastries and fresh baked breads (three words that can change your life: ‘Chocolate Haupia Pie’). The North Shore is famous for its World Class Surf, and the Winter season brings the best surfers from around the globe to try their luck in the Hawaiian waves. But the North Shore has more to offer. Along with water sports you are only minutes away from all the varied attractions the North Shore has to offer. Year around golf is just a five minute drive away, at the Turtle Bay Resort, with two beautiful courses to challenge and delight you. Historic Haleiwa with its Surf Shops, Unique boutiques, fine restaurants, Shave Ice stands and waterfront activities is a glimpse into a slow easy Hawaiian lifestyle. Waimea Bay Park and the world famous Polynesian Cultural Center are within a 15 minute drive. Or visit the Pu'u Mahuka Heiau above Waimea Bay, with its panoramic vista of the entire North Shore. Want more? How about para-sailing, deep sea fishing, museum tours, hang-gliding, hiking, botanical gardens, mountain biking and horse back riding. All can be found within easy driving distance. And of course, there is the reason they call it Sunset Beach. As evening approaches, make your way beachside to see the ever-changing play of colors across the mountains, sky and ocean. As the suns’ last rays light Kaena Point, you can truly understand why people from around the world call Hawaii paradise. Downstairs Family Room - Sunset Beach, Oahu, HI - Hawaii Rental House on the North Shore Amenities: Cable TV, VCR, Stereo, CD Player, Kitchenette, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer & Dryer, Offstreet Parking, Gas Grill (BBQ) Activities (on site or nearby): Hiking, Golf, Tennis, Fishing, Shopping, Restaurants, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Water-skiing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Shelling Rates (in US Dollars): Personal Currency Assistant ™ Check-in Time is 3 PM, Check-out Time is 11 AM.Low Season ... Mar-Oct .. $100/night, plus 11.42% tax.High Season .. Nov-Feb .. $125/night, plus 11.42% tax.4 night minimum stay.Maximum 4 persons.$500 refundable security deposit.Departure cleaning fee: $50.50% deposit required to hold reservations, balance due 30 days prior to arrival.Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. Covered Lanai - Sunset Beach, Oahu, HI - Hawaii Rental House on the North Shore Note: Each property is individually owned or managed. Dates available:  Year Round Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates. Phone: (808) 780-4391(California, USA) Please say: "I saw your listing #35359 on VRBO" Backyard Home USA Hawaii Oahu North Shore Sunset Beach Edit Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #35359 There have been 12341 visitors to this page since the counter was last reset on March 01, 2004 This listing was first published here on March 01, 2004. 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