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This page is dedicated to the new things happening with the Marco Polo Project. We hope to keep our viewers informed of the efforts being made on the restoration of the Marco Polo and any other bits and pieces which may be of interest.

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

Project Gallery Be sure to check out the 2009 progress.

Finding a permanent port for the Marco Polo

Iconic ship will dock at Harbour Station next month

Marco Polo replica heads to Harbour Station soon

The Marigold Man He may not work miracles per se, but Barry Ogden has spearheaded projects like building a Marco Polo replica, and involving kids to plant marigolds on main street, helping to highlight Saint John on the map

A ship searching for a home on the harbour

A selection of photos taken by one of our visiters, Alastair Evans.

As anniversary nears, islander recalls finding ship

Saint John a premier stop, says Princess Cruises CEO

Original Diver finds his way to our Replica 50 years later

Interest grows worldwide in Marco Polo II Project

Teacher's Dream Taking Shape.

One Step Closer

125th anniversary on horizon of sinking of Marco Polo

Provincial Government Continues to Support the Re-creation of the Marco Polo with an Additional $20,000 Grant

It's crunch time for Marco Polo Project by Matt McCann of the Telegraph-Journal May 24/08

Replica could be on view in August by Sandra Davis of the Telegraph-Journal Nov 06/07

Wanted: More Volunteers Replica Marco Polo Project needs more help as it reaches crucial stage.

Simonds students will help create historic ship replica Heritage Shop class will build deck houses for scaled-downed replica of Marco Polo II

Marco Polo II ship-shape at last. More volunteer hands on deck would speed up process .

Organizers want Marco Polo to come to life in public view

Marco Polo replica gets $20,000 boost from province Money will be used to finish ship's hull.

Ocean Steel donation aids Marco Polo II Cradle will aid in the construction of replica ship

Be sure to check out or archives page for past stories and articles.

Marco Polo: The Story of the Fastest Clipper

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