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USS LST 325

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USS LST 325 Thursday, September 7, 2023, 7:15 a.m. Port of Dubuque

Celebration Belle Four-Hour Oldies Cruise Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Boarding 10:30 a.m., Sailing 11:00 a.m. Port of Dubuque

While you’re cruising down the Mississippi, just sit back and reminisce to the songs that bring back all the [memories] of the jukebox era. The magical songs that made the ’50s and ’60s the era to remember. Enjoy a show with the oldies coming to life once again. Imagine Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and a whole cast of others—and of course Elvis. This is a must-see classic oldies show cruise! The cruise starts off with homemade sticky rolls and assorted fresh fruits. Later, a full hot two-entrée lunch buffet will be served. Your Connections Club price is just $65 per person, due at reservation. Pre-cruise check-in will take place at the Port of Dubuque for those registered. Tickets will not be mailed.

We are very excited to offer our Connections Club members a special opportunity aboard the USS LST 325. The last operational Landing Ship Tank (LST) from World War II in the United States, the USS LST 325, will be returning to Dubuque. This ship served as a hospital ship returning wounded back to England from the beaches of Normandy. This particular LST was originally known as LST-325 during the second World War, USNS LST-325 during its arctic operations in the 1950’s, and later L-144 (A/G Syros) while it was in the service of the Greek Navy. It was acquired by The USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc., in 2000, and caught considerable public attention when the veteran crew with an average age of 72 brought it on a 6,500-mile journey from the Greek island of Crete to Mobile, AL. Today, this ship is permanently docked in Evansville, IN. Once a year it travels to destinations throughout the United States for people to board and tour. Join us on September 7 to participate in the morning colors presentation, a navy tradition for over 150 years, along with time on the ship prior to public admission. You must be at the American Trust Rivers Edge Plaza Gazebo by 7:15 a.m.

Reservations are required and space is very limited. Call 563.589.0804.

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