War Of 1812 Revisited With Lynx

GREENPORT, (GaeaTimes.com)- The War of 1812 might just come alive on May14 2010 as the legendary war ship Lynx makes an appearance at the Greenport Harbor. Although the ship won’t be firing cannons, but will be there to make a friendly visit at around 3 pm. The ship that participated in the War of 1812 is all scheduled to make public appearance and offer dockside tours for one and all at the Mitchell Park, which shall have three day public tours being offered consecutively on May 14, May 15 and May 16.

The legendary ship has been invited by Sag Harbor Yacht Club which seeks to revive the fervor of War of 1812 and is all set to tune into gala celebrations starting May 21. The ship was said to be the chief mode of defense in firepower from America in the War of 1812 and is regarded to be one of the very best of creations in the schooner line. Lynx happened to be the same ship that was being used to pre shoot certain action sequences for the Hollywood movie “Pirates of the Caribbean”.

The war of 1812 will come alive to one and all as Lynx opens its doors during its dockside tours for the public to explore its interiors. Ticket rates are tagged at $5 in case of adults and $10 for family. Any children under the age of 12 shall not be charged. The general public can also go abroad, sailing in the ship of war of 1812 at a price of $65 tagged for the adults and $35 tagged for children over 12. All who book the ship berths shall be given a chance to raise the sails and fire canon battery which would undoubtedly be an unique experience.