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In November we conducted a tour and luncheon on board the Sapphire Princess. The ship is based out of Los Angeles for the winter, sailing to the Mexican Riveria on seven-day cruises. In summer it sails to Alaska. The central atrium is seen in this photograph. |
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This shot shows the maritime heritage depicted in the Sapphire Princess' art work that is part of the central atrium. |
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Calypso Cove on board Sapphire Pricness is the ship's duty free shop for liquor, tobacco, and jewelry. |
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Jenny and Cliff Senior, Katherine Gray, and Jerry Marlow in one of the Sapphire Princess' public seating areas. |
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Jerry Marlow, Maritime Research Center newsletter Anchor & Trident editor, in front of a binnacle on the Sapphire Princess, another item reflecting maritime heritage in the ship's decor. |
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Sapphire Princess atrium. |
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Some paneling detail on board Sapphire Princess with an example of the nautical art used in its decor. |
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The Lido Pool on Sapphire Princess. |
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Another view of part of the Lido Pool on Sapphire Princess. The visit to the Sapphire Princess was an opportunity for members to experience one of the most popular and successful contemporary cruise ships. Many of the members are ocean liner buffs who had not spent much time on board cruise ships. They were pleasantly surprised by the experience and very impressed by the ship, its decor, service, and cuisine. Click here for our Sapphire Princess Fact Sheet |
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Well known ocean liner author Bill Miller visited the Maritime Research
Center on January 27, 2009 for a special invitation-only book signing.
Bill had just arrived on the Queen Victoria. His signing was followed by a private breakfast. |
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Bill Miller signs some of his books at the Maritime Research Center. |
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Some of those present for Bill Miller's private book signing at the Maritime Research Center and Nautical Shop. In addition to being a noted passenger ship author, Bill frequently lectures on board cruise ships. You can see his sailing schedule on his web site. |
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Our Third Thursday program in February featured Capt. Lindsay Philpott, a nautical knot tying expert. His entertaining and informative talk touched on the history of knots and some unusual applications for lines and knots. You can find more information at Lindsay's web site. He is the author of several books on knots and knot tying. |
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Click here to see photos from our visit and tour of the Queen Mary 2 on February 10, 2009. |
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The Maritime Research Center recreated Titanic's first night bon voyage
dinner in April. Jenny Wentworth brought Molly Brown to life for guests
who included MRC member Jason Collier. The concept for the evening was to experience the anticipation of sailing on the bon voyage night of the greatest liner of her time, with no hint of impending doom. |
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Capt. Alex Levy brought us his impression of Capt. E.J. Smith, Titanic's captain. |
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With period music from talented musicians. |
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And with a nod to popular culture, David Mario Pratt was Leonardo DiCaprio's "Jack" from the film "Titanic" and Kathryn Elise was "Rose." |
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The menu was comprised of selections from the actual first night menu of Titanic's first class dining room. The image at the left is the card that was given to guests at the recreation, not the actual first night menu. |
