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SS Independence Ocean Liner - Cruise Ship Profile  You are here: About > Travel > Cruises > Cruise Lines > Classic Cruise Ships > SS Independence Ocean Liner - Cruise Ship Profile Travel Cruises Essentials Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination How To Get a Passport How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Topics Cruise Lines Cruise Destinations Cruise Photo Album Cruise Planning Cruise Reviews Cruise Cams Cruise Glossary Cruise News Getting There Lifestyle - Theme Cruises Cruise Activities Travel Gear and Gadgets Cruise Jobs More Cruise Resources Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks European Cruise Guidebooks Cruise Guidebooks - General Information Alaska Travel Guide Books Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Cruises newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Cruises The Independence was built in 1950 and is one of the oldest cruise ships still afloat Courtesy of America Hawaii Cruises Stay up to date! The Independence was built in 1950 and is one of the oldest cruise ships still afloat Courtesy of America Hawaii Cruises Email to a friend Print this page More on Project America NCL Names First Two Project America Cruise Ships NCL Takes Possession of Project America Hull NCL Acquires SS United States More on Project America NCL Buys Project America Hulls NCL to Offer Inter-Island Hawaii Service Norwegian Cruise Line Launches U.S. Flag Brand Cruising Hawaii Pictures from American Hawaii Cruises Zodiac Shore Excursion on Kauai Shore Excursion to the Top of Haleakala on Maui Most Popular Cruise Packing List Carnival Cruise Line Reviews Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin Planning Your First Cruise East or West Caribbean What's Hot Cruise News - Three Passengers Hurt As 40 Foot Wave Hits Lin... Explorer of the Seas Review QM2 Cruises South America Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Overview QM2 Gangway Accident Related Topics Caribbean for Visitors Europe for Visitors Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Senior Travel Travel with Kids SS Independence - Cruise Ship Profile From Linda Garrison , Your Guide to Cruises . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Grand Cruise Liner Saved from Scrap Yard - For Now Until its bankruptcy in late 2001, American Hawaii Cruises' classic U.S.-flag ocean liner, the S.S. Independence, sailed exclusively around the Hawaiian Islands 12 months of the year on weeklong cruises. After the collapse of American Classic Voyages, the Independence sailed to the Alameda Naval Air Station. On March 5, 2002, her mast hit the Carquinez Bridge while being towed by four tugs. The Independence was on her way to Suisan Bay, but was taken back to Pier 50 in San Francisco for repairs. The Independence was subsequently moored in April 2002 with the Suisun Reserve Fleet in Suisan Bay, California near the USS Iowa. In February 2003, the Independence was sold at auction for $4 million to Norwegian Cruise Line. NCL hopes to add the Independence to its U.S.-flagged fleet. Norwegian will begin sailing its U.S.-flagged ships in Hawaii in 2004. The Independence was originally launched during the heyday of ocean travel in 1950, but was treated to more than $78 million in refurbishments from 1994 to 2001. The ship is one of the few major cruise ships built in the United States, having been constructed at the Bethlehem Steel Company in Quincy, Massachusetts for American Export Lines of New York. It was intended for use as a trans-Atlantic passenger liner--yet, it adhered to post-World War II U.S. Navy specifications to permit rapid conversion into a troop ship, with a capacity for 5,000 men and their equipment. The vessel, as originally designed, was made entirely of non-combustible or fire-resistant materials and featured extra hull plating--and two engine rooms so that if one were damaged, the other could keep the ship moving at a relatively high speed. Everyone who loves old ocean liners can hope that NCL will be able to add the Independence to its fleet and save her from the scrap yard.   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 Cruise News - Three Passengers Hurt As 40 Foot Wave Hits Lin... Explorer of the Seas Review QM2 Cruises South America Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Overview QM2 Gangway Accident

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Hawaii's Islander Magazine The WEB MAGAZINE for the Hawaiian Islands Stay in a Hawaiian village surrounded by macadamia and coffee orchards. Click here to go to www.pahala-hawaii.com Special accommodations on the Big Island of Hawaii at Pahala Plantation Cottages, minutes from Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park. For current events on the Big Island of Hawai`i Click here for the Calendar of Events In this issue of Islander Magazine: History of Hawaii: The Spanish , British , Portuguese , Germans, The Tongans Remembering Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Molokai: The Most Hawaiian Island, Challenge for Canoe Paddlers, Diverse Landscape--True Hawaiian Culture Molokai Crafters Stay on the Molokai Ranch Trail: Talk Story with Uncle Billy , The Great Molokai Trail , Molokai Ranch, Hosts a Thanksgiving Rodeo , Flightseeing Molokai , Stop by the Molokai Visitors Association The Nightingales of Hualalai Meyer's Mauka Lands: Nature, Culture and Dramatic Views of Molokai Hawaiian Cuisine: Polynesian Paella Links Spain to Hawaii , English Garden Salad Saute , Guava French Toast , Taro Leaf soup, Fine Dining, The Hukilau Salad Hawaii's Endangered Species: 'I'iwi: The Rare Honeycreeper , The Molokai Creeper, The Oloma'o Mountain Biking: Hawaiian Style The Music of Hawaii: Chris Rego--Road to Hanalei , Sunland--We Are Only Human , Marty Dread , "Kindy" Sproat, Hawaiian Bluegrass Great Books: Flight of the Golden Plover , Kamehameha IV , Made in Paradise: Films of Hawaii , Historic Stamps, The Hawaiian Tattoo Keiki Books: Punia and the King of Sharks , Kamehameha V , Musubi Man , Kamehameha School, Early Hawaiian Life Papermaking with Hawaiian Flowers Kaua'i Seal: A Second Home in Japan White Mountain: Mauna Kea A Home in the Islands: Graham and Susan Nash Colors Bloom in the Rainforest: Nani Mau Gardens Back to the Top All editorial and advertising materials should be sent to: Local Productions, Inc. , P.O. Box 940, Pahala, HI 96777. Local Productions, Inc. is not responsible for unsolicited material. Tongans in Hawai'i display one of the most intact cultures of old Polynesia. Tongan life... Continue to: The Tongans -- Ed Sigler's Ironman Triathlon -- The Art of Eddy Y -- Breadfruit by Melitta Hodson -- 'Io -- The Hawaiian Hawk by Melitta Hodson.

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BooklinesHawaii.com - Hawaii Music - New Releases - All Catagories -booklineshawaii.com 2005 Na Hoku Winners | Browse Artists | Browse Genres | HelpDesk | View   Search BROWSE By Artist Best Value GENRE Comedy Budget Music Christian Christmas Contemporary DVDs Hapa Haole Hawaiian/Traditional Hawaiian Hula Instrumental Japanese Jazz Polynesian • NEEDHELP?   Help Desk   FAQ PrivacyPolicy Congratulations to Grammy Nominees! Kihoalu: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Ledward Kaapana Slack Key Guitar Master Ledward Kaapana is set to release his latest Recording project entitled "Ledward Kaapana 'Kihoalu' Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. In his typical fashion, Ledward displays impeccable Finger style picking and flawless technique. Recording under the Rhythm & Roots Label, the project features 5 new originals penned by Ledward Kaapana including: Fish Market Slack Key, Slack Key Lullabye, Wood & Steel Slack Key, Pau Hana Slack Key and Pau Pilikia. This is a project surely to bring joy and happiness to slack key guitar fans everywhere! ( more info ) Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Vol. 1 Various Artists On October 14, 2003, a new era of slack key music began on Maui. On that Tuesday evening, Cyril Pahinui performed for an enthralled audience at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Hosted by George Kahumoku, Jr., the show featured not only music, but the story behind slack key. George and Cyril played music together and talked story with the audience. Those who attended felt as if they had been invited to a Hawaiian back yard. And not just any back yard, but that of some of the greatest slack key masters ever to perform. Thus was born the Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series, the new home of slack key music in Hawai'i. In this first album of live music from the shows, we present a compilation of music by Hawai'i's top slack key artists. The Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series continues weekly in the theater at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on the island of Maui. ( more info ) 1. Ekolu " Ekolu Music " 2. Various Artists " Masters of Slack Key Guitar " 3. Ledward Kaapana " Kiho'alu: Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar " 4. Damon Williams " Reborn " 5. Native Elements " Native Elements " 6. Malino " Always Be Mine " 7. B.U.B. " B.U.B.alicious " 8. One Groove " Make Your Move " 9. Kalaeloa " Let the Good Times Roll " 10. Holunape " He'Olu " The Golden Voice of Hawaii V.1 Dennis Pavao Fans of Dennis will revel in this special release for years to come. This is a must have for all! We have combined some of Dennis unfinished works as well as our personal favorites into a best of tribute album that will keep you listening over and over. The first song, I Kona, is worth acquiring the whole release, but the album does not stop there! All 11 songs are simply divine. ( more info ) Sweet Surprise Cecilio Rodriguez Cecilio Rodriguez, as one half of the legendary duo Cecilio & Kapono, helped define the Hawaiian Islands soundtrack for the 1970s with a smooth, sweet, harmony of good times. Although C & K continue to do concerts together as a duo, Cecilio has made a mark of his own as a charming, personable, and multi-talented performer who can take you from gales of laughter with his great sense of humor, to the brink of tears with his beautiful love songs. ( more info ) Brittni X3 Brittni Paiva At age 15, Brittni Paiva releases her first CD entitled Brittni X3 so named because this amazing young woman is the only musician on the CD, playing ukulele, slack key guitar and bass! Her music selections are diverse, featuring two original songs and an eclectic line-up of tunes demonstrating her versatility and sensitivity. ( more info ) In Dreams, Ma Ka Moe Moea Nick Castillo Born and raised on the island of Kauai, Nick grew up singing with his family of four brother and sisters. During his school years he continued to sing -- and began to dream -- making the All State Honor Choir and nurturing his love for traditional Hawaiian music and choreography. His career developed as he performed on the Local Vocal and Sunrise Hope for Kobe CD. ( more info ) We Are 'Ohana, Songs of Hope Various Artists The CD is part of a three-phase project sponsored by Performing and Fine Artists for World Peace. The project includes the production of a compilation CD featuring popular Hawaiian recording and performing artists, an ongoing outreach program targeting schools, communities, treatment centers, prisons, etc. and the creation of ACT (Action-Community-Teens), a community volunteer program that provides substance abuse and addiction recovery information and promotes active participation of young people in projects that enhance the quality of life in communities in Hawai`i. ( more info ) The Steve Jones Collective Vol. 1 Steve Jones This is first in a series of CDs by The Steve Jones Collective assembling various artists to explore different kinds of musical expression. This CD primarily involves the musical voice of pianist Jacob Koller in a classic jazz trio setting. Both Jones and Koller contribute original compositions to this 11 song CD with over 73 minutes of music. Liner notes are written by KIPO Hawaii Public Radio host Don Gordon. ( more info ) 'Ukulele Breeze Herb Ohta Jr. This, Herb’s 5th solo recording, tickles the listener’semotions with seven of his own originals and five cover - tunesthat showcase styles of Pop, Latin, Hawaiian and beautiful balladsin a way that only Herb can express through his magical artistry.Hawaii music legend, Peter Moon states... ( more info ) A Part of Me, A Part of You Melveen Leed Melveen is an artist. She began nurturing thattalent when she was just a little girl growing up on the island of Molokai. When she sings, she paints a picture in your mind of a beautiful place, or aspecial person. She is like a lei maker, weaving her words and music like colorful blossoms into a lei of melodies... ( more info ) Kaena Hailing from the West end of Oahu, Ka`ena hits the music scene with their Self-titled debut, set for release in April 2004. All talented in their own right, the four members (Jonah Davis, Domonic Vespoli, Richard Gideon, Bronson Meyers) come together to create a sound that is unique and sophisticated, even by seasoned - musicians standards... ( more info ) Liko Keoki Kahumoku I would like to thank everyone who has encouraged me over the years to continue performing and sharing Hawaiian music. Mahalo Ke Akua for giving me the opportunity to share this music, for blessing me with my wife, Nadine, and children, Aaron and Kellie-Ann. I would also like to thank my Dad and my Uncle Moses for paving the way, so that I now have this... ( more info ) A Bridge Between Generations Darlene Ahuna "Bridge Between Generations" is a celebration of old time Hawaiian song that is beautiful, haunting and full of joy & aloha. Darlene captures the essence of those special feelings that dwell in your heart and soul, reminding you once again of a gentler & simpler place and time... ( more info ) Winds of Waimanalo Makapuu Sand Band The Makapuu Sand Band's second LP again emphasizes the group's Hawaiian roots. Their first album Makapuu Sand Band debuted their crisp arrangements on acoustic guitar, slack key and string bass with strong vocals and Hawaiian lyrics. In the late 1970's these young native Hawaiian musicians had a unique sound of their own... ( more info ) back to top Books | Music | Video | Gifts | Links | Help Desk For Info and Orders Call Toll-Free: 1-877-828-HULA (4852) 1998 - 2005 by Booklines Hawaii, Ltd ., all rights reserved.

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Tropical Hawaiian Bath & Body Care Sampler Gift Basket Makana Bath & Body Gift Basket The Makana Hawaiian Bath & Body Care gift basket features a harmonious synergy of our own handcrafted natural bath products and other local favorites that are sure to please! More Hawaiian Gift Baskets . Express Shipping via USPS Express Mail available for this gift item. Makana Bath & Body Gift Basket The Makana Bath & Body Gift Basket includes: Lemongrass Handmade Soap 3.25oz Passion Fruit Pure Coconut Soap 2oz Coconut-Rose Hawaiian Bath Salt 8oz Tropical Scented Bath Crystals 2oz Tropical Flavored Lip Balm .5oz Tin Keepsake Hawaiian Woven Lauhala Basket Gift Card Free USPS Priority Mail shipping within the US. Qty. Makana Bath & Body Gift Basket w/Free Shipping $25.95 Availability - this gift basket ships within 2 business days. Qty. Makana Bath & Body Gift Basket w/USPS Express Shipping $43.80 Availability - this gift basket ships next business day. Please note: Each keepsake basket is individually hand decorated here in Hawaii. The Hawaiian fabric colors and basket ornamentation may vary from those pictured above. It may be necessary to substitute an out of stock item with a similar item of equal or greater value on occasion. All of our Hawaiian gift baskets are individually created here in our shop and not mass produced or drop shipped from a gift basket vendor. Free shipping is via USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation within the US only. Please allow additional time for delivery during the busy holiday season. Fresh floral accents not included. Order online or call us toll free! 1-800-210-1668 [Home] [Handmade Soap] [Bath Salts] [Bath Crystals] [Gift Baskets] [Gift Certificates] [Glossary] [Kids Soap] [Hawaiian Bath Gels] [Hawaiian Body Lotion] [Hawaiian Candles] [Hawaiian Calendars] [Soap Making Books] [Soap Making Resources] [Soap Making Supplies] [Contact Us] [FAQ] [News] [Ordering] [Ohana/Links]