Viggen Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Now a group of New Yorkers is trying to restore the trireme, including corrections for some flaws in the original design, and row it in the city's harbor. They hope the effort will culminate in a voyage around the Statue of Liberty on July 4 next year. The project, including an exhibit and conference, would cost just under $3 million, the group estimates, of which they have raised $575,000. They say they have permission to borrow the ship, as long as it is returned in perfect shape and at no cost to the Greek government. "The world has to see this boat. That's why we have to bring it to New York," says Markos Marinakis, chairman of Trireme in New York City Inc. "I'm a proud Greek. I could not stay out of it.... ...read the full article at Wall Street Journal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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