James Craig to Return to Tasmania after 25 years
 

Sydney Maritime Museum Limited trading as Australian Heritage Fleet
Wharf 7, Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont 2009. PO Box 262, QVB NSW 1230
Telephone: (02) 92983870
Facsimile: (02) 92983839
Mobile: 0411754739
Email:
Website: www.austfleet.com

Please find attached a press release for the above very special
journey.

Also available on the web site are two colour photographs of James
Craig.

Please do not hesitate to contact the General Manager, Hugh Lander
) if you require any further information.

Kind regards

Sue Cameron
Marketing Manager
Australian Heritage Fleet
Tele:(612) 9298 3888
Fax: (612) 9298 3839

www.austfleet.com


*** PRESS RELEASE 2 ***

Tall Ship - James Craig to Return to Tasmania after 25 years

- High Sea Adventure of a Lifetime for 12 paying passengers -

Sydney – 3 September 2004 - The Australian Heritage Fleet, operators
of Barque James Craig, has announced plans to take the ship to Hobart,
Tasmania in February of next year to be the star attraction of that
state's bi-annual Australian Wooden Boat Festival which attracted over
27,000 visitors in 2003 and next year is slated to be bigger than
ever.

"The fanfare of the Festival is a befitting return to Hobart for this
grand old sailing ship. The sandy bottom of Tasmania's Recherche Bay
was to be the last resting place for the James Craig until this
splendid sailing barque was granted a new life by its proud owners,
The Australian Heritage Fleet" said Fleet General Manager Hugh Lander.

James Craig has recently undergone rigorous inspections by the
officers of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and, given
compliance with their requirements, she will be allowed to carry up to
12 fare-paying passengers on both the forward and return legs of the
voyage.

Mr. Lander, said that, "This presents a magnificent and unique
opportunity for square-rig buffs from around the world to enjoy a
once-in-a-lifetime experience on the worlds only restored 19th Century
barque still capable of making such a voyage". 50 highly experienced
crew and officers will ensure this is a most unique and memorable
event for the privileged 12 individuals."

The 12 select positions each way (24 for both legs) for this exciting,
high-sea, historical adventure will be awarded to the highest bidder
through a silent auction process via the website, facsimile or mail.

For more information please go to – www.austfleet.com or register your
interest by emailing . All money received will be
used to further enhance the work of the Australian Heritage Fleet.

The voyage is planned to leave Sydney February 1, 2005 arriving in
Hobart on the 11th of February. As the centrepiece for the Australian
Wooden Boat Festival, February 12-14, the James Craig will be open for
public inspection. The following week she will take fare-paying
passengers for day-sail adventures in Hobart's waters

The return leg from Hobart is scheduled to slip early on the morning
of Tuesday February 22, arriving in Sydney in time to host the Harbour
Week Launch and Awards on March 4, and to take part in the week of
festivities.

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Press Contact
Hugh Lander, General Manager
Australian Heritage Fleet
Tele: 612 92983888
Fax: 614 9298 3839

www.ausfleet.com