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Nantucket/LV-112
Proudly made in USA
Visit Nantucket Lightship/LV-112
The lightship is open on Saturdays from April to October, with special tours also available on other days throughout the year by appointment.
For more information, please email
the USLM by
Attention
lighthouse lovers!
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American Express
Amex Industrial Services, Inc.
Association of Public Safety Communications Officials - Atlantic Chapter
BAE Systems
Bluefin Robotics
Boston Forge & Welding Corp.
Boston Harbor
Shipyard & Marina
The Boston Foundation
ThreeBees Fund
Burnham Associates, Inc.
Burnham Marine
California Public Safety Radio Association
Cameron International Corporation
Charitable Adult Rides and
Services, Inc.
C/J Towing & Recovery
Claflin & Son
Nautical Antiques
Crandall Dry Dock Engineers
Capt. Robertson P. Dinsmore Fund
Donahue, Tucker &
Ciandella, PLLC
East Boston Foundation
Eastern Bank Charitable
Foundation
Egan Maritime Institute,
Nantucket Shipwreck &
Lifesaving Museum
Fitzgerald Shipyard
Foss Maritime
Friends of the
Boston Harbor Islands
H&H Propeller, Inc.
J. Hewitt Marine
Electrical Services
Kelly Automotive Group
H.F. Lenfest Fund
The Lightship Group, LLC
McAllister Towing &
Transportation Co.
Joe and Pepette Mongrain
Fund
National Trust for
Historic Preservation
New England
Lighthouse Lovers
New London Maritime Society and Custom House Maritime Museum
The Sail Loft, LLC, Nantucket
Sherwin-Williams
Industrial Marine Coatings Division
T & M Services
Town of Oyster Bay,
Long Island, NY
U.S. Coast Guard Lightship Sailors Association
West Marine
U.S. Lighthouse Society
USLM Members
Verizon Foundation
Zuni Maritime Foundation
USS Zuni / USCG Tamaroa
Individual Donors
USLM is a member
of the following organizations
Flag of the United States Lighthouse Service
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For more information about the U.S. Coast Guard Lightship Sailors Association and the U.S. Lightship Service, click on logo.
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Support LV-112 by donating your old car, receive tax deduction
We have teamed with Charitable Auto Resources, Inc. (CARS), to accept vehicle donations across the United States.
Donating your vehicle to the U.S. Lightship Museum is as easy as calling our representative toll-free at 855-500-7433.
For more information,
click here
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Celebrate Independence Day on
Nantucket/LV-112
Boston Harbor Fireworks: June 30
Salute 'Old Ironsides' passing by Nantucket Lightship: July 4
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Boston Harbor fireworks as seen from Nantucket Lightship/LV-112. Photo: Steve Gilbert
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WHEN: Saturday, June 30, 7pm to 10pm (fireworks start at nightfall).
WHO'S INVITED: Anyone who wants to reserve a spot and join us on
Nantucket/LV-112's
weather deck, with friends and family, to watch a spectacular fireworks display in Boston's inner harbor.
Nantucket Lightship/LV-112's
berth has one of the best views of Boston's vibrant city skyline from the East Boston waterfront.
WHAT TO BRING:
Picnic supper, your favorite beverages, beach/lawn chairs to sit on the decks of
Nantucket/LV-112
, which will remain at the dock. We'll supply the ship, panoramic views and lively music, and the ship's powerful rotating light beacon will be activated just before the fireworks begin.
WHY: This is a fundraising event for
LV-112
, for which we still have much restoration work to do; visit our
Facebook page
. The ship's future solely depends on the generous contributions of corporations, private foundations, maritime enthusiasts and individuals such as you.
RESERVATIONS: We request a $25 donation per person. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on
EventBrite.
WHERE:
LV-112
is berthed at the Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, 256 Marginal St., East Boston, MA;
directions
. There's free parking at the marina, but it's limited due to holiday weekend volume.
Best option is public transportation. MBTA Subway: take Blue Line to Maverick Station, walk to shipyard/marina (approx. 15 walk),
view walking route. Water Taxi to Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, stop #68
view map.
For more information, contact: 617.797.0135 or
email.
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Just before the fireworks begin, LV-112's main rotating light beacon will be activated. Photo: Ron Janard
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You're invited July 4
Watch
USS Constitution turnaround voyage from
Nantucket Lightship/LV-112
WHAT
:
July 4 turnaround voyage of "Old Ironsides"
After three years of restoration, t
he USS Constitution is out of dry-dock! Kicking off Boston's Independence Day celebration, the USS Constitution will participate again in this historic July 4 tradition. Join us on board the
Nantucket Lightship/LV-112 to celebrate. Named by President George Washington after the Constitution of the United States of America, she is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat.
Nantucket Lightship/LV-112, which is berthed in Boston Harbor, has one of the best waterfront views of this famous annual event. Space is limited to the first 60 people who reserve with a $35 donation (see details below).
T
his also is a chance to tour Nantucket/LV-112, the largest U.S. lightship ever built.
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 4, 10am to 2pm.
WHO'S INVITED:
Everyone who wants to see these two National Historic Landmark vessels on the same historic day.
WHAT TO BRING: Picnic lunch, your favorite beverages, beach/lawn chairs to sit on the decks of
LV-112, which will remain at the dock. We'll supply the ship, lively music and panoramic views.
WHY: We want to show you our restoration progress. Plus this is a fundraising event for
LV-112, for which we still have much
 work to do; visit our
Facebook page. The ship's restoration currently is solely dependent on the generous contributions of corporations, private foundations, special-interest groups and individuals such as you.
RESERVATIONS: For this spectacular event, we request a $35 donation per person. Space is limited, so make a reservation now for everyone in your family! Purchase tickets on
EventBrite. For more information, contact us via
email or call 617.797.0135.
 WHERE:
LV-112 is berthed at the Boston Harbor Shipyard &
Marina, 256 Marginal St., East Boston, MA;
directions. There's free parking at the marina, but it's limited due to holiday volume.
Best option is public transportation. MBTA Subway: take Blue Line to Maverick Station, walk to marina (approx. 15 minutes);
view walking route. City Water Taxi to Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, stop #68,
view map.
We look forward to seeing new faces and everyone who has attended in the past, joining us again on board! If you know anyone who did not receive this invitation, please forward this email to them and copy us so we can include them on our mailing list. Thank you.
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Become a USLM member today
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For a gift of $1,000 or more, donors will receive a limited-edition, fine-art print of the SS United States passing Nantucket/LV-112, signed by marine artist Gerald Levey
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Discover the value-added membership benefits when you become a member of the U.S. Lightship Museum (USLM). The USLM is a member of the Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM). All USLM members will be granted reciprocal privileges (free admission) at participating CAMM institutions. For more information about the benefits and the USLM Membership program, click on USLM Membership.
All electronic donations will be processed by PayPal.
We thank everyone for their ongoing
contributions
and support
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