AmericanMerchAnTMarineVeterans
On August 20, 2016, The New Richmond Cardboard Boat Regatta will have an entry from the American Merchant Marine Veterans, Ohio Valley Chapter and is looking forward to its competition with The Channel 12 News Crew and showing how it's really done.
The Cardboard Boat Museum has completed a replica WW II Liberty Ship which will be christened shortly before the race. Ladies will have the opportunity of having their photo taken with the ship and its Captain Zach Fuller before and after the race.
Along with participating in this event the Chapter will be in the parade Friday the 19th at 7:00 pm and man a festival booth to acquaint the public with the role of the American Merchant Mariner during WW II.
The Chapter will also have contact information for Honor Flight Tri-State, Library of Congress Veterans History Project, and Maritime educational opportunities.
Respectfully,
W.F. "Speed" Hinds, Chairman, Ohio Valley Chapter AMMV
The "John W Brown" was an impressive sight
The Cardboard Boat Museum has completed a replica WW II Liberty Ship which will be christened shortly before the race. Ladies will have the opportunity of having their photo taken with the ship and its Captain Zach Fuller before and after the race.
Along with participating in this event the Chapter will be in the parade Friday the 19th at 7:00 pm and man a festival booth to acquaint the public with the role of the American Merchant Mariner during WW II.
The Chapter will also have contact information for Honor Flight Tri-State, Library of Congress Veterans History Project, and Maritime educational opportunities.
Respectfully,
W.F. "Speed" Hinds, Chairman, Ohio Valley Chapter AMMV
The "John W Brown" was an impressive sight
The 14 foot Cardboard Ship was modeled after the original WWII Ship
Bill "SPEED" Hinds
gives a "thumbs up" for the Display headed for the March AMMV Convention in Kansas City 
The Ohio Valley Chapter AMMV inpects the ship at the Museum Ship Yard
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The 14 Cardboard Ship was modeled after the original WWII Ship and evolved as illustrated in these pictures. Lotsa Tape.
Zack Fuller, designated "Admiral" piloted the ship on Aug 20th...GO VETS.
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The Merchant Marine Boat pilot Zack Fuller, churns out a nice lead
& the "Pit Crew and Parade Squad"
& the "Pit Crew and Parade Squad"
