PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY --
WHEN: Arrives: June 30, 2003
Departs: July 2, 2003
WHERE: Penn's Landing at Market Street
Market Street and Columbus Boulevard.
Philadelphia, PA
WHAT: The Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia and the Penn's
Landing Corporation welcome the "Huasteco," a Mexican
Naval ship used to transport cargo and troops and act
as part of the medical Navy brigade. The ship acts as an
"at-sea" hospital with an operating room and helicopter
deck. The ship is 237 ft. in length, weighs 2,650 tons,
and contains a crew of 46 with 120 midshipmen.
BACKGROUND: The "Huasteco's" visit to Philadelphia is part of a
training cruise for the ship's 120 midshipmen. It allows
the midshipmen to take the knowledge they acquired at
the Mexican Naval Academy and apply it for practical
use. The cruise will allow the midshipmen to develop
into professional naval officers.
Penn's Landing continues to recruit ships to visit the
Philadelphia Waterfront for family education and
entertainment value. For more information on events at
Penn's Landing, call (215) 922-2FUN or visit
www.pennslandingcorp.com.
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