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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

Hawaiian Wedding

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Private villas and holiday rentals Hawaii. Rental property, villas in Hawaii for rent. Property rating: Best buy Highly recommended Recommended New listing Unrated Property features: Instant booking Wheelchair friendly Suitable for elderly Suitable for children Suitable for babies Pets allowed Private pool Communal pool Any pool Balcony Garden Cots available Air conditioning Central heating Smoking allowed Location features: Beach Golf Fishing Watersports Skiing Themepark Shopping Good views Available discounts: Last minute deals Early bird deals Long stay deals Sort results by: Default Customer rating Villarenters index Lowest price Highest price Quick Availability Search For Villas & Apartments View rental properties in: All Countries / USA / Hawaii Click here for a destination guide to Hawaii . To narrow down your search for villas to rent in Hawaii, you can use the following sub regions The Big Island Here are the available villas for rental in Hawaii. Lodge rental in Hawaii, USA Your Hawaiian Retreat (Ref: 13311) meals on request lodge in Pahoa, United States Price Range: $500 to $500 (USD) Sleeps: 18 No of Reviews: (0) Not Yet Rated Hawaii Big Island group rental for family reunions, seminars, weddings, vacations, or reatreats! $300 USD/night for group of 10! ...more Less than 15 mins to: beach, fishing. Click for details... No Discounts Available Location for rental: All Countries / USA / Hawaii / The Big Island Villa rental in Hawaii, USA paniolo hale, molokai, hawaii (Ref: 8461) self-catering villa in maunaloa, United States Price Range: $800 to $800 (USD) Sleeps: 4 No of Reviews: (0) Not Yet Rated one bedroom, 2 bath condo on golf course; cross fairway to white sandy beach. fully furnished and supplied. ...more Communal pool. On site: beach, golf. Less than 15 mins to: fishing. Click for details... Long Stay Discounts Available Location for rental: All Countries / USA / Hawaii Page: 1 View rental properties in: All Countries / USA / Hawaii Click here for a destination guide to Hawaii . back to top Can't find what you want? Click here to let us find it for you! Conditions Of Website Use | Privacy Statement © myvillarenters. com 2005 New Listing - This property has recently been added to our website. Click for more information... Recommended - This property has at least one good review. Click for more information... Highly Recommended - This property has several good reviews. Click for more information... Best Buy - This property has many excellent reviews. Click for more information... The Villarenters Index evaluates the activity of the owner/manager. Essentially the more bookings that we process for the property, the more confidently we can recommend a property, plus, the more likely the calendar will be up-to-date and accurate. Click for more information... Instant Confirmation - This property can be booked instantly and therefore the availability is completely accurate. If your booking is last minute this is ideal. The property is yours if you want it! Click for more information...

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Chang Family Foundation Hawaii Cruise WAYNE OGIMACHI Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Christian Church in Bellevue, Washington STEVE GREEN Christian Music Artist, Former Dove Awards Artist of the Year MICHAEL CHANG Professional Tennis Player, 1989 French Open Champion JULY 4-11 2004 FRIENDS AND FAMILY CRUISE IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS with MICHAEL CHANG & STEVE GREEN Dear Friends, My family and I would like to invite you to spend a week with us experiencing one of the most stunning places on earth. We're taking an exciting cruise to the Hawaiian Islands and would love for you to join us! Departing from Honolulu, we will discover the exotic paradise islands of Kauai, Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu. Not only will this be a wonderful opportunity for you to build new friendships, it will also be a special time to gather with family and old friends. It'll be a great time of fellowship on top of some fun-filled, refreshing times of worship. I will also be sharing about my experiences both on and off the court, and I hope that the time you share with us will be a good time of encouragement and blessing. God has been incredibly faithful over the years and it's my hope that you would come away with a greater understanding of how much each of you are dearly loved by Christ. So come join our family as we take a break from our busy lives and enjoy a time of relaxation and renewal. After all, life is not just about hard work. It's about love and finding fulfillment in life! Take care and we hope to see you and your family in Hawaii!!! Sponsored by the Chang Family Foundation For seven days next July, there will be a touch of excitement in the sea air, as each day will be filled with adventure touring the Hawaiian Islands. You will be able to experience the beauty of the Islands while sailing in the comfort of the Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of Aloha. Norwegian Cruise Lines is one of the top rated cruise lines in the industry. You will sure to be treated with the best service, food and entertainment the cruising industry has to offer! There is something for everyone on this cruise. Picture yourself in any one of these fabulous activities offered: Learn the latest tennis serving techniques from Michael and Carl Chang Challenge others in basketball, volleyball and/or the golf tournament Take part in the special Children's Program preformed by Dove Award artist Steve Green Participate in daily morning devotionals led by Pastor Wayne Ogimachi Join in the many Inspirational Topics and Seminars Be a part of the professional exercise classes Join us on this once in a lifetime cruise around the Hawaiian Islands! This cruise is sponsored by the Chang Family Foundation. The mission of the Chang Family Foundation is to introduce the good news of Jesus Christ to the World through local and international program, and to grow and nurture people in their personal relationship with God. About the Ship | Itinerary | Cruise prices | Terms & Conditions | Reservation | FAQ | Hotels | Transportation

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Hawaiian Independence Music Page Return to the Hawaiian Independence Home Page HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENCE MUSIC LYRICS Hawai`i Ponoi , Hawai`i's National Anthem Hawaii Aloha , by the Reverend Lorenzo Lyons (Makua Laiana) Kaulana Na Pua (Famous are the Children), by Ellen Wright Pendergast in 1893 Hawaii '78 , by the late great Braddah Iz, Israel Kamakawiwo`ole Living in a Sovereign Land , by Israel Kamakawiwo`ole E Ala E , by Israel Kamakawiwo`ole I Ka La `Apopo (Tomorrow), by K. Haugen ARTICLES Thousands mourn as legendary Hawaiian (music entertainer) passes away! Eye On Hawaii, June 1997 Sudden Rush makes mark with 'Ku`e' Chant, English lyrics, topical issues combine in Hawaiian rap The Maui News, June 26, 1997 LINKS If you have RealAudio , jump over to Internet Radio Hawaii and cue up some Hawaiian Kine tunes, then come BACK and listen while you browse... Sudden Rush Website (new) - with lyrics Sudden Rush Website (old) - with RealAudio samples Breeze of Hawaii - Live streaming Hawaiian music KPOA - Hawaiian music via RealAudio KKCR - Community based non-commercial radio station on Kaua`i island Hawaiian Jamz - More Hawaiian Music on RealAudio Nahenahe Net , "The sweet sound of Hawaiian music" - featuring pages for many artists Susan's Hawaiian Music Report - the latest listings of concerts and releases Stevo's Hawaiian Music Guide - lots of good Hawaiian music links Tropical Disc - "Maui's Finest Music Store" - purchase Hawaiian music CDs online BuyHawaiianMusic.com - Hilo-based online retailer of Hawaiian music with a huge catalog of Hawaiian music titles on CD. Hawaiian Music Island - another place to purchase CDs online In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole Hawaiian Sheet Music Newsgroup: alt.music.hawaiian If you would like to suggest Hawaiian music links, or have lyrics to other Hawaiian sovereignty songs, old or new, please email to: exec@hawaii-nation.org Return to the Hawaiian Independence Home Page