Log Entry – July 12/2010

   Bob Harrity, Commander of the Kennebecasis Power and Sail Squadron presenting Barry Ogden with a cheque in the amount of $500 for the Marco Polo Project. This is the 50th anniversary of the KPSS,

   The Honourable Ed Doherty , Minister of Supply and Services awarding a $20,000 dollar grant to Barry Ogden , President of the Marco Polo Project for the 2010 construction season. Thanks to this Grant the Marco Polo's work at the west side location wil be finished this summer. The Masts, rigging, bow sprit and finished deck will be completed at her permanent location which is yet to be decided. The Marco Polo Project is very grateful to Minister Doherty and the Provincial Government . The History of Saint John will provide pride and opportunity .

   The 2010 Marco Polo Construction Season is now starting . We need volunteers. This year we will be caulking and painting the hull. The 65 foot high and 90 foot long Marco Polo[1851-1883] needs a permanent home . You can view pics of our progress on our web site. Contact for volunteers is 658-5911. this is the 24th year of the Marco Polo Project, the Fastest Ship in the World is creating Pride and Opportunity in our community.

Sincerely, Barry Ogden

506 658-5911 LOOKING TO LEAVE YOUR MARK - THE MARCO POLO PROJECT COULD BE JUST THE THING, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE COMPLETION OF THIS HISTORIC PROJECT TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME CALL @ 506 658-5911

506 658-5911 LOOKING TO LEAVE YOUR MARK - THE MARCO POLO PROJECT COULD BE JUST THE THING, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE COMPLETION OF THIS HISTORIC PROJECT TO VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME CALL BARRY @ 506 658-5911

   Welcome to the official web site of The Marco Polo Project. It is our hope that this site will serve as an important source of knowledge about the Marco Polo for the Internet community, as well as providing a vehicle for continual updates on the status of the Project, and the dream to bring this great ship back to life.

   There is no better example of Canada’s role as a leading shipbuilding nation than the Marco Polo. With her innovative and visionary design, and tenacious spirit, the Marco Polo carved a place in nautical history, bringing New Brunswick and Canada to the forefront.

    Please take the time to fully browse this site, and learn some of the unique history of “The Fastest Ship in the World.” Sign our guest book and let us know your thoughts. We'd love to have you along on the voyage.

Sincerely, Barry Ogden,
The Marco Polo Project

If you would like to purchase this wonderful new book you can go to the website at: http://www.nimbus.ns.ca

Marco Polo Project Update

    We are currently looking for volunteers, we work during the day. Must like working with your hands, carpentry skills would be appreciated. Call BARRY OGDEN at 658-5911 to hae your name added to our list.
    Stay tuned to this site for more information and don't forget to check out the Project Gallery for pics of the progress of the project.

Donations for the Marco Polo Project

   We need your help! Now that the project is under way we need your support now more than ever, to keep the project moving ahead we need the funds to support the on going work. If you would like to help in the cost for this project please call Barry Ogden 506 849-4650 or Tom Creamer 506 634-8787. or if you like you can contact by email: Barry Ogden or Tom Creamer. We thank you in advance for any assistance you may be able to provide.

BARRY OGDEN
The Marco Polo Project
P. 0. Box 6582,
Saint John, N.B.
E2L 4S5

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