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Chief Aptakisic

Panama Canal Zone's 1970s Training Schooner.

On July 4, 1976, the Chief Aptakisic joined 150 tall ships from around the world for a parade up the Hudson River. Canal Zone teenagers joined over 5,000 other cadets participating in the event.

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The ship was donated to the Boy Scouts, but it needed complete refurbishing. The teens did most of the work.

Deck of Chief one month before departure.    

 

 

Inspection by the Canal Zone Governor and dedication by a military Chaplain.

 

1976 Summer cruise to New York's bicentennial celebration.

 

 

 

Captain George Brisbin and Navigator Bob Webb 26 years later (June 2002) in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Canal Zone Reunion in 2003 - The former crew presented the former leaders with appreciation plaques.

Reunion of George Brisbin, Charles Latimer, Bob Webb Reunion Bob Webb, Bonnie Abellera Award presentation with Amanda McGee, event host, Bob Webb Award given to Bob Webb by the 1976 crew at Panama Canal Society reunion 2003.