US Airways - August 2014 - (Page 166)

★ NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA MAKING WAVES The Mariners' Museum showcases the timeless allure of the sea. By Wes Isley F 166 AUGUST 2014 usairwaysmag.com THE 130,000-SQUAREFOOT FACILITY HOLDS AN INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 35,000 ITEMS. Historic ships aren't the only things that once crossed the ocean blue, however, as seen in the museum's newest exhibit, Savage Ancient Seas: Dinosaurs of the Deep. Learn more about giant marine reptiles including the "T-Rex of the ocean," the 45-foot-long Tylosaurus with two rows of razor-sharp teeth, and the vicious 12-foot-long Xiphactinus, which swallowed its prey whole. View the exhibit through January 4, 2015. Also new this year is the museum's permanent, high-deﬁnition, 3D Explorers Theater. Using the latest Dolby technology to achieve a sharper image than many 3D and IMAX theaters, this state-ofthe-art, 50-seat venue is currently showing ﬁlms PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MARINERS' MUSEUM rom traders and explorers to pirates and pleasure boats, humankind's relationship with the ocean is ancient. And for more than 80 years, this story has been told and displayed in The Mariners' Museum. Designated as America's National Maritime Museum by the U.S. Congress, the 130,000-square-foot facility preserves and interprets maritime history through an international collection of more than 35,000 artifacts. Galleries highlight the spirit of exploration, the story of commercial steamships, and the role of the U.S. Navy in America's history. The Museum also houses the meticulously crafted miniature ships of artist and carver August F. Crabtree and a premier collection of 150 watercraft from more than 36 countries - all reminders of how integral the ocean is to our lives and how it continues to shape individuals and entire nations. The centerpiece of The Mariners' Museum collection is the USS Monitor Center, a $30-million, 65,000-square-foot repository for more than 1,100 recovered artifacts from the wreck of the Civil War battleship. The revolutionary ironclad vessel served the Union side in the Battle of Hampton Roads, waged near Newport News in 1862. The Mariners' Museum Visitors can view the ship's steam engine, propeller, and its iconic revolving gun tur100 Museum Dr. ret, as well as walk a life-size outdoor repliNewport News, VA 757.596.2222 ca. It's an exhibit the Wall Street Journal marinersmuseum.org called "an ironclad must-see." http://www.marinersmuseum.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
Did You Know?
Hot Spots: Best Cultural Sites
Great Escapes: RIU Hotels and Resorts
Style Spotlight: Beach Wear
Golf: Wyndham Championship
Diversions: Stargazing
Connections: Everybody's Business
Gear Up: Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Vancouver
Great Tastes: Bonefish Grill
Special Section: Orange County, California
University Spotlight: Salisbury University
Special Section: Celebrate Opera
To Your Health: Lumiday and Luminite
Special Section: Newport News, Virginia
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Great Dates: Las Vegas Marathon
Special Section: Women's College Coalition
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2014