Revisiting
The USS WHETSTONE LSD-27
Reunion 2004
REUNION OPTIONAL EVENTS OVERVIEW
Thursday Day Tour — Anchor’s Aweigh Tour (A look at our Navy’s Past and Present) Deluxe coach transportation and scenic cruise aboard a Washington State Ferryboat through the extensive inland waterways of Seattle’s Pugent Sound to the Kitsap Peninsula :
| First : | USS Turner Joy |
| Second: | Narrated tour along Bremerton's harbor aboard Admiral Jack while we get an up-close look at the US Navy Ship Yard and Mothball Fleet. (Lunch served onboard) |
| Third: | Bremerton Naval Museum |
| Fourth: | Naval Undersea Museum |
Return ferry trip will conclude this fascinating look at local naval heritage and allow for beautiful afternoon vistas of Puget Sound and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain Ranges.
Thursday Evening — A free night to enjoy wherever you choose. However, transportation will be provided to the Muckleshoot Casino for those who want to experience one of the casinos in the area. The Muckleshoot Casino has a buffet you may enjoy or you may want to eat prior to leaving. If you are not interested in the casino, there are restaurants at the hotel, as well as a variety of restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel. You may want to join other shipmates and take the $12.00 roundtrip (hotel provides) to downtown Seattle and enjoy one of the superb restaurants in the area or you may want to take the hotel complimentary shuttle to Southcenter Mall and shop. It is your choice!
Friday Afternoon — The Museum of Flight….Celebrate mankind’s aeronautical achievements and view the amazing exhibits. The museum offers an exciting voyage through time from the beginning of flight to the present. Many fabulous exhibits including the first Air Force One and a British Airways Concorde Jet.
Friday Evening — Spirit of Washington Dinner Train….A unique experience including a three-course dinner on board. Vintage cars with an observation car, platform car and three dome cars. After dinner, the train stops at Columbia Winery for an informative tour and wine tasting. Upon leaving the winery, enjoy a truly decadent dessert on the return trip. NOTE: Menu choices must be made prior to boarding...please make your selection where noted on the reunion reservation sheet. Must have prior to August 9, 2004 deadline.
Saturday Day — Seattle City Tour and Harbor Cruise….Sample Seattle. Narrative tour providing overview of Seattle. Visit Pioneer Square, International District, Pike Place Farmers Market where we will have time to browse. Next onto private charter tour of Seattle Harbor aboard Argosy Lady Mary where we enjoy a lunch buffet during our harbor cruise.
USS WHETSTONE LSD-27
2004 Reunion
Wednesday, September 8, 2004—Saturday, September 11, 2004
Doubletree Hotel (SeaTac Airport) — Seattle. Washington
And now.....At last!
The Pictures!
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| Hospitality Room | Breakfast Meeting | Turner Joy | Last Ferry Ride & Downtown Seattle |
| Welcome Dinner | All Day Tour | Dinner Train and Winery | Farewell Dinner |