AJ Oliver 154 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Golden Rule Peace Ship Project FYI, the first voyage will be in July, south from Humboldt Bay to San Diego for the Vets For Peace national convention. We have crewing interest from NZ, but can always use more. We are most grateful for the support NZ has given us in the past. PAX, AJ Oliver, Golden Rule Committee We aim to advance Veterans For Peace opposition to nuclear weapons and war, and to do so in a dramatic fashion. We have recovered and restored the original peace ship, the Golden Rule, that set sail in 1958 to stop nuclear testing in the atmosphere, and which inspired the many peace makers and peace ships that followed. The reborn Golden Rule will voyage once more, to show that nuclear abolition is possible, and that bravery and tenacity can overcome militarism. Sunk in Humboldt Bay, brought up from the depths, and after four years of hard but loving work . . The Time Has Come You are cordially invited to an event celebrating the re-launch of the first peace ship, the Golden Rule. The very same ship that an intrepid crew of peace makers sailed out into the Pacific in 1958 to halt atmospheric nuclear weapons tests in the Marshall Islands has been rescued from a watery grave and lovingly restored by Veterans For Peace. The christening and launch will take place on June 20th, 2015 in Eureka, California. Join us for the joyous occasion as the Golden Rule resumes her mission of peace. WHAT: Presentations, Christening, and Launch WHEN: Events commence on Saturday June 20th 2015, 2pm. Launch at 4pm. WHERE: Zerlang and Zerlang Marine Services 1493 Fay Avenue, Samoa, CA 95564 ~ AND ~ THE MAIN EVENT Step aboard, Admire the Ketch, Meet the Sailors The Golden Rule Docks in Downtown Eureka Accompanied by Welcoming Flotilla - Festivities, Food, Drink WHEN: 5pm to 8pm WHERE: Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center 921 Waterfront Dr, Eureka, CA 95501 Special Guest speakers from Greenpeace, Physicians For Social Responsibility, Quaker Friends, Veterans For Peace, Families of the original crew Hear direct oral histories from peace activists such as David McReynolds, The War Resisters League, Shigeko Sasamori, David Hartsough, Friends, and others. Please let us know if you are coming. It will help mightily with our logistics. email -vfpgoldenruleproject@gmail.com 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,589 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Congratulations!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 154 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thanks, and up the NZ Vega. It's always nice to see the grand kids succeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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