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Kona Hawaii Vacation Rentals Contact Us: Toll Free: 1 . 8 0 0 . 2 4 4 . 4 7 5 2 Toll Free: 1 . 8 0 0 . B I G I S L A N D Locally & Internationally Call: 1.808.329-3333 Fax 24 hours: 1.808.326.4137 Phone Reservation Lines Open Daily 8AM-8PM Hawaii Time. Pick of the Week Kona Islander Inn Specials Available Call 1.808.329-3333 Aloha from Hawaii Resort Management We specialize in Affordable Vacation Rentals in beautiful, sunny Kona, Hawaii. Below are just a few of our Resort Condominiums available for your vacation enjoyment. Most units offer private lanais (decks), color TVs, air conditioning or ceiling fans, swimming pools, barbecue areas, private telephones with free unlimited local calls, and nearby laundry facilities. And almost all our condos are on or just across the street from the beautiful Pacific Ocean! Mark Twain...Letters from Hawaii, 1886 "The Refuge for the Weary" "We landed at Kailua (Kona), a little collection of native grass houses reposing under coconut trees - the sleepiest, quietest, Sundayest looking place you can imagine. Ye weary ones that are sick of the labor and care, and the bewildered turmoil of the great world, and sigh for a land where ye may fold your tired hands and slumber your lives peacefully away, pack up your carpet sacks and go to Kailua! A week there ought to cure the saddest of you all." CAUTION SHORTS & FLIPFLOPS REQUIRED BEYOND THIS POINT! Most condos here are available daily, weekly, and monthly. From $49 Daily KONA ISLANDER INN RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information Large studios with kitchenettes and lanais Air conditioning, TV, phone Walk to town Directly across from white sandy sunbathing beach FAX & mail service Very tropical ambience Great pool, barbecue area and hot tub. Clean Budget Accommodations! Spend your vacation money on activities & dining instead of an expensive place to sleep. Budget accomodations with an old Hawaiian, lush tropical feeling. Meet fellow travelers from around the world. A truly friendly place to stay! Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $85 Daily KONA MAGIC SANDS RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information Very large studios Snuggled between two beach parks with palm trees Ocean lovers only! Absolutely oceanfront units Whale Watching from your condo Full kitchens, Oceanfront pool, barbecue area A place you will never forget...Truly Magical. Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $67 Daily KONA BILLFISHER RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information Large 1-bedroom units with air conditioning Large lanais Sleeps two to four people Pool and barbecue area Full kitchens Walk to town This is our most requested place for repeat visitors. One reason is the wonderful onsite managers! A mellow place. Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $70 Daily KONA MALIA KAI RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 1 bedroom/1.5 bath unit Garden/pool view from lanai 2 Story w/covered parking 2 lanais Washer/Dryer in each unit Walking distance to town Full kitchens Pool Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $133 Daily KONA WHITE SANDS VILLAGE RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 2 bedroom/2 bath units A perfect place for families & groups ... a very friendly atmosphere Pool, spa, tennis, A/C, washer/dryer Huge decks, located at White Sands Beach Park A wonderful vacation location, very popular with frequent visitors to Kona!! Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $113 Daily KONA BALI KAI RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information Large 2-bedroom/2-bath units Full, large kitchens Direct oceanfront Pool,barbecue area, jacuzzi, tennis courts Big deck overlooking the ocean Large 2 Bed/2 Bath condos Very Large Private Lanais (Decks) Just 20 Feet From The Ocean BBQ Areas, Three Small Sandy Sunning Beaches Elevators Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $73 Daily ALII VILLAS RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information Adorable 1 bedroom condo Very popular vacation rental on Alii Drive Situated right on the Ocean Pool Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $87 Daily KONA SEA VILLAGE RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information Ocean Front Resort Condominiums Situated 1.5 miles from the center of town, close to shopping, restaurants, golf, lots of fun activities and much more Oceanfront pool Spa BBQ area Tennis court Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $83 Daily KONA ROYAL KAHILI RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information The Royal Kahili Resort features roomy accommodations with close proximity to town Central A/C, 2 bedroom/2 full baths, ceiling fans Assigned parking, BBQ & elevator Pool Close to Kailua Village - shopping, restaurants, activities and more Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $53 Daily KONA SHORES RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information "small" 2 bedroom, max occupancy is 4 people Full bath and kitchen Newly furnished BBQ and picnic area Oceanfront pool Just minutes from the village Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $110 Daily KONA COUNTRY CLUB VILLAS Click Here For Rates And More Information Luxury 2-bedroom units Great ocean view Next to golf courses Pool & jacuzzi Barbecue Tennis Courts Plus everything else you expect for the price Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $120 Daily KONA SURF & RACQUET CLUB RESORT Click Below For Rates And More Information: 2 Bedroom Units 1 Bedroom Unit Beautiful oceanfront units washer/dryer watch the sun set from your spacious private lanai ceiling fans pool/tennis courts walking distance to snorkeling beach minutes from magic sands beach minutes to shopping/restaurants and activities All the amenities of home gated community Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $82 Daily KONA REEF RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 1 Bedroom/1 Bath - 2 person Max. Occupancy Close walk to Town, Shopping, Restaurants, Activities, etc. Ocean Front Unit with Great Ocean View Pool, Spa, BBQ Area Covered Parking Elevators King Size Bed AC Available TV, VCR, Full Cable Package in both Living Room and Bedroom Koa Wood Kitchen Sunbathing and Water Access only steps from your door Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $77 Daily KONA PACIFIC RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information OCEANVIEW 1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom with air-conditioning Washer/dryer Elevator and pool Beautiful lanai with ocean view Close for walking to Kona Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $73 Daily CASA DE EMDEKO RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information Large 2 bedroom 2 bath BBQ area 2 pools Great ocean view Central air Cabana with complimentary coffee Sandy sun bathing area Laundry facility on complex Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $67 Daily KAILUA VILLAGE RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 1 bedroom/1 bath unit Ocean view from lanai 5th floor unit Laundry on property Walking distance to town, restaurants, shops and activities Elevators Full kitchen Pool AC Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $113 Daily KONA BALI KAI RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 1 bedroom/1 bath unit Ocean view from lanai 5th floor unit Laundry on property Walking distance to town, restaurants, shops and activities Elevators Full kitchen Pool AC Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $77 Daily KONA MAKAI RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information Ocean front Pool Sandy sunbathing area 1 bed/1 bath AC Washer/Dryer Nice Ocean Views Minutes away from town Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $93 Daily KANALOA RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 1-bedroom/1-bath unit 3 pools Oceanfront restaurant Covered parking Watch the whales & sunset from your lanai Covered parking Minutes from activities/shopping Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $67 Daily KALANIKAI RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 1 bedroom/1 bath King Bed Sofa Sleeper AC Washer/Dryer Ceiling Fans Garden View In Heart of Kona Pergo Floors Pool Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $77 Daily KONA PALMS RESORT Click Here For More Information 1 bedroom 1 bathroom full kitchen across from ocean watch surfers at Lyman's Bay covered parking pool fans newly redecorated washer/dryer minutes to town nice ocean views Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $120 Daily ALA KALA RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 4 bedroom 3 bath 2 story full kitchen washer/dryer fans newly redone garden view no pool but steps to ocean minutes to town Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $113 Daily BANYAN TREE RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 2-bedroom/2-bath units Total oceanfront Oceanfront pool Big deck overlooking the ocean Covered parking Watch the whales & sunset from your lanai Next to popular Banyan Tree surf spot Ceiling fans Washer/Dryer Minutes from activities/shopping Click photo for more pictures and more info. From $117 Daily ROYAL SEA CLIFF RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 2 Bedrooms/2 Baths Top Floor Corner Unit Central Air 2 Pools Tennis Washer/Dryer 2 Lanais Offering Ocean Views Elevator Access Covered Parking Close to Town Click photo for more pictures and more info From $67 Daily KAILUA BAY RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information In Town 1 bedroom w/loft/2 bath unit walking distance to shops, restaurants ceiling fans pool air conditioning ocean view assigned parking close to town/restaurants/shopping newly renovated unit Click photo for more pictures and more info From $92 Daily KEAUHOU RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information Pool Close to town, shopping, dining Ocean views Quiet location Golf course next door Tropical gardens Click photo for more pictures and more info From $103 Daily KONA ALII RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information Ocean view from lanai Located in Kona village Easy walk to restaurants, shopping and swimming beach Full kitchens Great pool Click photo for more pictures and more info From $295 Daily BEACH VILLAS RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 3 bedroom/2 bath across from great snorkel beach pool and hot tub brand new condo all new furnishings ceiling fans ocean/pool View fully equipped, modern kitchen minutes from shopping, theatres, restaurants, golf large screen TV BBQ area Click photo for more pictures and more info From $67 Daily KEAUHOU PALENA RESORT Click Here For Rates And More Information 1 bedroom/den w/sleeper sofa 2 bath washer/dryer quiet location with golf course & ocean views minutes from dining, shopping & popular snorkel beach pool ceiling fans Click photo for more pictures and more info Luxury Vacation Homes for Rent Oceanfront Homes Kona Alii Vacation House Tahitian Style Oceanfront Home Hale Honu Kona Alii Makai Mauna Kea Beachfront Private Estate Oceanfront Plantation Managers Home Hale Kona Aekai Hale O Lihi Kai Hale O Nai'a Hale Kona Makai Hale Lanihau Ocean View Homes Kona Palisades House Malulani House White Sands Vacation House (near Magic Sands Beach) Four Seasons - Hualalai Malulani Hualalai Colony Our rental office is located in the top lobby of theIslander Inn, a landmark here in Kona. Our units are all "turnkey". All you need is a credit card anda toothbrush to enjoy the conveniences of staying in a condo instead ofa hotel. KONA HAWAII VACATION RENTALS ® Hawaii Resort Management, Inc. Contact Us: Toll Free: 1 . 8 0 0 . 2 4 4 . 4 7 5 2 Toll Free: 1 . 8 0 0 . B I G I S L A N D Locally & Internationally Call: 1.808.329-3333 FAX 1.808.326.4137 Phone Reservation Lines Open Daily 8AM-8PM Hawaii Time Fax Line Open 24 Hours For A Quick Response Fax US E-mail Us: konahawaii@hotmail.com Site Created and Maintained by Nisbet Business Services

Maui Research & Technology

Maui Research & Technology Center HTDC HiTechHawaii Tech Jobs Hawaii SBIR MEP HCATT Home | About HTDC | Staff | Contact Us | Board of Directors | Annual Report & Administrative Rules Search: HTDC.org All HTDC Sites Statewide Incubation Facilities & Services Business Development Services Federal Research & Development Programs Tech Jobs Hawaii Industry Surveys Subscribe! HiTechHawaii.com Mailing List Search! Hawaii Technology Business Directory Save the Date! HTDC Workshops & Seminars Maui Research & Technology Center Go To: · MRTC Occupants · Driving Directions to MRTC · Tech Center Program The Maui Research & Technology Center (MRTC) is a technology center and business incubator strategically located in Kihei, Maui, within the 415-acre Maui Research & Technology Park. Dedicated to supporting technology-oriented businesses, MRTC brings together a diversity of enterprises from industry niches as varied as astronomy and biotechnology. MRTC is home to startups, technology companies phasing in Maui operations, and compelling federal technology projects. Situated on Maui's sunny south shore, MRTC is an indeal enviroment to grow a high tech company while enjoying the spectacular natural beauty of the island. Features and Amenities Offices from 250 to 1000 square feet High speed internet access PBX and cabling Conference room Video teleconferencing center Presentation equipment Centralized/Shared Support Mail handling Voice mail and messaging Facsimile services Photocopying For start-up companies that require a total support package, HTDC created the Tech Center Program to offer clients a combination of subsidized facility rates in addition to a variety of business support program services. MRTC is also surrounded by more than 300 acres of Technology Park zoned land. Successful graduates of the MRTC incubator have the opportunity to build their own facility or utilize existing commercial space. To apply for occupancy at the Maui Research & Technology Center, please review our criteria and application procedures for becoming an HTDC Client Company . The Maui Research & Technology Center is located at 590 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei, HI 96753. Click here for driving directions. Privacy Statement | Terms of Use | HTDC Site Map

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-- L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - NYC Restaurant & Menu Guide. Menus, Ratings, Reviews. New York City, NY HOME MY MENUPAGES RESTAURATEURS SUBMIT A MENU BROWSE CHANGE CITY LOGIN -- -- Restaurant Name Search Find-a-Food Search Advanced Search How to Use This Site Now Serving: 4540 New York City (NYC) Restaurant Menus Home >> Hawaiian >> L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Not logged in Go To >> My MenuPages Cuisine Afghan (6) African (11) American (New) (285) American (Traditional) (343) Argentinean (13) Asian (31) Australian (5) Austrian (5) Bagels (75) Bar Food (166) Barbecue (53) Belgian (8) Bistro (88) Brazilian (18) Burgers (103) Burmese (2) Cajun & Creole (22) Californian (2) Caribbean (73) Chicken (50) Chinese (418) Coffeehouses (32) Cuban (37) Delis (419) Desserts & Bakeries (76) Dim Sum (32) Diners & Coffee Shops (246) Eastern European (17) Eclectic & International (56) English (8) Ethiopian (7) Filipino (5) French (200) German (10) Greek (29) Haitian (1) Hawaiian (4) Health Food (75) Hot Dogs (20) Indian (150) Indonesian (4) Irish (64) Italian (702) Jamaican (10) Japanese (359) Korean (39) Kosher (76) Latin American (93) Malaysian (20) Mediterranean (116) Mexican (220) Middle Eastern (96) Moroccan (16) Noodle Shops (59) Other (23) Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim (71) Persian (2) Peruvian (10) Pizza (527) Polish (5) Portuguese (5) Russian (7) Sandwiches (767) Scandinavian (7) Seafood (134) Soups (48) South American (39) Southern & Soul (28) Southwestern (21) Spanish (56) Steakhouses (88) Sushi (413) Swiss (2) Tapas (80) Thai (112) Tibetan (3) Turkish (24) Vegetarian (76) Venezuelan (4) Vietnamese (59) Wild Game (80) Wings (53) L&L Hawaiian Barbecue ($) Hawaiian, Barbecue 64 Fulton St, New York 10038 Btwn Cliff & Gold St Phone: 212-577-8888 Fax: 212-577-2086 Posted by alpinebomber on 12/27/2005 Hawaii can keep it... I tried this place due to the reviews below...the transplanted hawaiians may not have possessed a good palate in the first place...not recommended. Posted by KO on 11/22/2005 Just OK Fast food atmosphere, but OK food - prices are passable. What they lack is sauces and every plate is too full of starch. Would you really order rice AND potato salad if you had a choice? The problem is that too much of the menu is "sort of" Japanese, so it seems not quite right, though it may be very authentic Hawaiian. Posted by Mahalo on 09/02/2005 Just average Basic decor, okay service, the food looks good but tastes just alright. I came thinking I would get a good hawaiian BBQ like those I had enjoyed while a college freshman in Honolulu, but the BBQ chicken here is not even close. The macaroni salad was good but nothing special. The can guava was also just ok. Posted by Uilani on 08/09/2005 Just like being home.. Ask anyone from Hawaii what they miss the most about home and the response is usually "the food". I can't tell you how happy I was to discover that L&L has come to Manhattan! My mouth waters everytime I think about it. They also have Portuguese sausage, which any local knows is a staple to a true local breakfast. I've eaten everything on the menu and I have to agree about the saimin, not the true local style. My only complaint...the one on 8th ave doesn't always play Hawaiian music. Maybe the owners can get some? Posted by Renee on 08/08/2005 The Real Thing Out of all the places claiming they serve Hawaiian food. This place is the only one that knows what the stuff is. After living in Hawaii and missing the food I have found a place that brings the Aloha back into my life. Posted by Jenet on 06/03/2005 Taste of home I LOVE THIS PLACE! The fulton branch is better than the one on broadway. It's a taste of home! It may not be like sitting in the L&L in hawaii..but when I have my aloha drink in one hand and a fork sull of loco moco in another..I'm that much closer to home. :) YUMYUM! Posted by Carmela on 05/26/2005 The Perfect Lunch I'm always looking for tasty, fast, cheap food to have for lunch and when I saw this new restaurant I was a little skeptic of the claims on the flyers stuck on its window but the food looked delicious and the prices reasonable. The first time there I ordered the Luau special because it reminded me of my trip to Hawaii years earlier and wanted to experience that wonderful meal again. I was not disappointed! The food was way too much for me and I couldn't eat everything (that's the largest meal on the menu, I think) and felt very guilty because I'm trying to lose some weight. Unfortunately, the food in this place is addictive! Yes, it's that good! On my next trip I ordered a simple meal of barbecue chicken (the small size) which comes with a generous scoop of rice, a scoop of macaroni salad, and a small salad. Again, the meal was delicious. Needless to say, I have visited the restaurant again and again. You do have to wait a little while for the food but that's because it's cooked fresh. It's worth the wait. One complaint: my diet is shot! Posted by LC from Aiea in NYC on 05/17/2005 What's up with the "Saimin" I felt an Island breeze blowing when the news of L & L establishing a couple of branches here in the city. I couldn't wait to rush on over and have my first Hawaiian-style "plate lunch" in this fast-paste city. I loved the Lau Lau combo and especially the barbecue combo! I still can't believe how inexpensive they are. You really get alot of food for the bucks! I'll be going back for more of the Hawaiian-type fare but I have one bone of contention concerning my ultimate favorite local food...saimin. I ordered "your" saimin at the Fulton branch and I was very disappointed with it to say the least. The thought that I might finally have found a place that serves the kind of ramen one would get back home made me salivate at knowing that now that there's an L & L here I won't have to wait till my next visit to Hawaii to satisfy my cravings. The noodles were the type from your local Chinatown restaurant (more like spaghettinistraight and tastless) as for the soup base, it tasted like water with very little flavor. Real saimin on a cold winter's night is the perfect cure for what ails you or to bring the warmth of Island memories back. Posted by Alona's Boy on 03/29/2005 Best plate lunch on the mainland! True Hawaiian-style plate lunch in downtown Manhattan, and it's very inexpensive. You can't beat that without visiting the Islands. Posted by Maui Girl on 03/27/2005 Guy below has never had a plate lunch... L&L is rated as one of the top plate lunch spots in HAWAII and its AWESOME that there is a location here. As for the "styrofoam" containers...This is the way a plate lunch should be served if it even wants to pretend its authentic. That's da kine...that's how we like it thats why...li' dat. Whether you eat in or take out it is served to go so you can take the rest...you know like if you go to a party and ''make one plate'' when you leave. It is the WHOLE concept of the plate lunch...hawaiian style cuz. LOVE it! Page 1 of 2 [<< Prev] [Next >>] www.hawaiianbarbecue.com Map Cross Street Btwn Cliff & Gold St General Comments Free DeliveryTake OutCatering Hours Daily: 10am-10pm About Us | Contact Us | Advertise with us | Restaurateurs | FAQ's | -- Privacy Policy | Legal Notices 2002-2005 Slick City Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MenuPages is a trademark of Slick City Media, Inc. Disclaimer

Hawaii Resort

Maui condos on the beach at Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui Hawaii Guidebooks Say... S ince 1962, Napili Kai Beach Resort on the island of Maui, Hawaii has welcomed guests to 10 acres of tropical seclusion. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary or honeymoon, planning a family vacation on Maui or just wanting to get away from it all, Napili Kai's beachfront Maui condos are the perfect Hawaiian haven for all ages and interests. Let the warm hospitality of our unpretentious Hawaiian Island resort, with comfortably elegant condos embrace you in the true spirit of Maui Aloha. J ust a step away from the gently rolling Maui surf and spectacular sunsets is the Sea House Restaurant . Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily featuring Pacific Rim Cuisine. Throughout the day and into the star filled nights, tropical libations are served at the Whale Watcher's Bar . N apili Kai is committed to perpetuating Hawaiiana through the Napili Kai Foundation whose purpose is to teach traditional Hawaiian ways to local children, from dance and history to language and legends. B e prepared to lose your heart to them as they present a truly authentic Keiki Hula Show every Tuesday night. T here is no shortage of activities at Napili Kai. You can craft fresh flower lei, learn the hula, test your skills on our 18-hole putting green, or play golf or tennis nearby. You can savor the beach, snorkel with tropical fish, swim in four pools or relax in a large heated whirlpool. Be our guest at the complimentary Mai Tai party, mingle with the staff at morning coffee, or let the sun be your witness as you do nothing at all except rejuvenate. For children ages 6-10 there is a seasonal Keiki Club . R esort services at Napili Kai include many amenities to make your vacation relaxing. O ur West Maui location on Napili Bay is beautiful; in fact, once you're here you may not want to leave the beach. Come and discover the unhurried way of life. Experience spacious maui condos at Napili Kai Beach Resorts Maui. Napili Kai Beach Resort 5900 Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 96761, USA 1.800.367.5030 Toll Free Reservations & Information 1.808.669.6271 Local Phone • 1.808.669.0086 Fax stay@napilikai.com VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY © 2006 Napili Kai Beach Resort Maui condos on the beach

Hawaii Cruises American Hawaii

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]