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Tag Archives: funding

Update: Congress Restores Funding for Heavy Icebreaker — First in 40 Years

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Rick SpilmanFebruary 26, 2019

Great news! Congress has restored $675 million in funding for new Coast Guard icebreakers that Homeland Security had diverted last year to build a border wall with Mexico. The funding is not coming a moment too soon. The US has … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged funding, icebreaker, Polar Star

Pride of Baltimore II Funding Shortfall May Threaten Sailing Season

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Rick SpilmanFebruary 7, 2018

In 2016, we posted about a public-private partnership between the State of Maryland and the replica Baltimore clipper, Pride of Baltimore II. It appears likely that the partnership may not be renewed, leaving a $500,000 shortfall in funding which may … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged funding, Maryland, Pride of Baltimore II
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