Half Moon Update 10-5-2008:
1. Half Moon to relocate from Albany to Catskill to Board Students for Masters
School Voyage of Discovery - volunteers welcome to sail.
Thursday, October 9, we will move the Half Moon from Albany to Catskill, NY, to prepare for boarding students from the Masters School in Westchester County. This repositioning voyage is for a day only, but is important for setting up the Masters School Voyage of Discovery. With the Fall season starting to come on, this should be a fun and beautiful trip. We will likely see some eagles along the way.
Volunteers should join the ship Thursday morning, as gangway removal and line handling will begin about 0830, with departure from Albany about lunchtime. Arrival in Catskill will be about 1800 (6PM). Carpools will help with return to Albany, etc. Anyone sailing is welcome to join the ship as early as Wednesday evening, and depart no later than Friday morning. It is fine to be aboard just for the day on Thursday.
For further information, call 914.433.9747.
2. Volunteers needed aboard ship for last days in Albany area.
Our final public tours take place this weekend, October 4 and 5, at Albany's Corning Preserve. If you can help with tours or help around the ship, please consider stopping by. We will also continue work on the ship Monday, October 6, through our departure on Thursday. Plenty of help is needed to dismantle the interpretive gear. No prior experience is necessary. Crew will be aboard almost every day. For further information, please call 914.433.9747.
Thanks for your continued support.
The Half Moon arrived at the Corning Preserve in Albany, NY, at Noon Friday September the 19th.
Our arrival ceremony was well attended.
You can follow our progress on the ship website at:
http://www.halfmoon.mus.ny.us/2008fallvod/2008vodhome.htm
Just a reminder that the Half Moon will be available for tours after we arrive in Albany. School tours will continue through Friday October 3rd on weekdays, and public tours will be on weekends until October the 5th.
For latest information call the ship’s office in Albany at (518) 443-1609
The following is a message from our Captain, W.T. "Chip" Reynolds
Half Moon Update 8-12-2008
1. Crew Needed to Move Half Moon
from Dry Dock
2. Work continues on Half Moon in Dry Dock at Caddell Shipyard
3. Thanks to those people and companies who have made this work period a
success, and whose contributions now will make our work in 2009 possible.
1. Crew Needed to Move Half Moon from Dry Dock - Board ship by Friday on Staten Island, ship departs Staten Island Saturday morning, crew departs ship on Sunday.
We expect to finish our work and apply bottom paint by Friday morning, to re-launch the Half Moon on Friday afternoon. Additional crew are needed to help operate the ship at the time of re-launching on Friday, and again on Saturday as we move the ship from Caddell Shipyard to King Marine in Verplanck, NY. Crew can leave the ship on Sunday (there is a chance we will finish up by Saturday evening, but that is not guaranteed). No experience necessary, but you must contact the ship prior to boarding or coming to the shipyard. If interested, please reply to this message for further information.
2. Work continues on Half Moon in Dry Dock at Caddell Shipyard; work progressing very well, volunteers still needed.
The Dry Dock experience is unique, and very interesting. And to paraphrase Tom Sawyer, only very special people have a chance to try their hand at this work. Plenty of work remains for those who can join us in the Dry Dock at Caddell Shipyard. Jobs exist for every skill level, and training is provided for everyone. If you are able to join us, please call the Half Moon on the ship's line at 914.433.9747 - it is necessary to check in before arriving at the ship. Remember, this is an industrial environment and we must act accordingly.
3. Thanks to those who have made this work period a success.
Getting the ship to the dry dock, and then working on the ship in the dry dock, required the help of many people. Thanks go to those special hands and corporate supporters who have made this such a success. It is of particular note that as we approach 2009 and the quadricentennial of the original voyage of the Half Moon that we find our base of support remains strong with our corporate donors and volunteers - it is they who are making this program possible:
Corporate and Major Supporters for Shipyard Work:
Steve Kalil and company at Caddell Shipyard, Bob Weaver at O and M Propellers, John Peckham and Larry Fingar at Peckham Materials, Mike Hueginin at International Paints/Akzo-Nobel, Randy King at King Marine, Harger Lightning Protection/Graybar, Andrew Hendricks/The Hendricks Foundation, Bob and Lori Liebert Van Vranken.
Work Crew in Dry Dock at Caddell Shipyard (through Monday, August 11)
Kipp van Aken
David Brown
Gary Coolidge
Steve Eftimiades
Bob Hansen
Jim Jacobs
Mary Ellen Jacobs
Grant Prime
Bill Ralston
Sarah Read
Nick Reynolds
Nora Reynolds
William Reynolds
Frank Rodrigues
Jurgen Schuijer
Bonnie Talluto
Woody Woodworth
Work Crew Off-Site
Jay Pocius
Karen Preston
Roberta Read
Jennifer Reilly
Fred Wales
Crew aboard for Sailing to the Dry Dock (August 4-6):
Kipp van Aken
Brea Barthel
Bill Bouchard
Keith Cardoza
Gary Coolidge
Jamie Dart
Zoe Fullem
Vicki Giles
Bob Hansen
John Mangrum
Sarah Read
Lucy Reeder
Nick Reynolds
Nora Reynolds
William Reynolds
Jennifer Reilly
Jurgen Schuijer
William T. (Chip) Reynolds
Director, New Netherland Museum
Captain, Replica Ship Half Moon
P.O. Box 10609
Albany, NY 12201
USA
+518.443.1609 voice
+518.432.4516 facsimile
wtr@halfmoon.mus.ny.us
The following is a message from our Captain, W.T. "Chip" Reynolds
Half Moon Update 8-6-2008
1. Help Needed, Shipyard Drydock
Work Begins Thursday August 7th
2. Shake-Down Cruise - Crew Needed
1. Half Moon to arrive at Caddell Shipyard This Thursday -- Help Needed
The Half Moon will enter drydock at the Caddell Shipyard this Thursday, August 7th, earlier than we had originally planned. Workers at all skill levels are urgently needed and no prior experience is required. The jobs to be completed include skilled and unskilled tasks, and there will be training for all.
We need a "full court press" here, people: work will continue seven days a week until approximately August 14th when the vessel will be re-floated. Heads up: volunteers will need soled shoes, long pants and leather gloves. Also, if you have them, please bring a hard hat and safety glasses. This is a heavy industrial area, so act accordingly. You will need to reply to this email with the day(s) you can work and your approximate arrival time. Please plan your arrival to be during daylight hours.
The address of the shipyard is:
Caddell Shipyard
Richmond Terrace at Broadway
Staten Island, NY
Get directions here:
http://www.caddelldrydock.com/caddi.html
2. Shake-Down Cruise - Crew Needed
We will be leaving the shipyard for a shake-down cruise on or about August 16th. Crew should arrive for boarding on August 15th. This will be at least a 3-day cruise; more information will be in a subsequent email. Priority for crew slots will be for people who have worked on the vessel (hint: see #1 above). Reply to this email if interested.
William T. (Chip) Reynolds
Director, New Netherland Museum
Captain, Replica Ship Half Moon
P.O. Box 10609
Albany, NY 12201
USA
+518.443.1609 voice
+518.432.4516 facsimile
wtr@halfmoon.mus.ny.us
The following is a message from our Captain, W.T. "Chip" Reynolds
Half Moon Update 8-3-2008
1. Crew needed for repositioning
voyage from Athens, NY, to Staten Island.
2. Help needed for ship work while in Caddell Shipyard, Staten Island.
3. Help needed onboard ship in Athens, preparing for departure to shipyard.
4. Connecticut River Voyage of Discovery concluded successfully.
1. Crew needed for repositioning voyage from Athens, NY, to Staten Island.
The Half Moon will travel from Athens, NY, to Staten Island, NY, to prepare for entry into Caddell Shipyard for drydock work. Crew is needed to join the Half Moon on Sunday, August 3, with arrival in Staten Island on Wednesday, August 6. No prior experience is necessary, but priority will is given to those who have volunteered on the ship. Those interested in joining the crew should email Karen Preston at pkep1483@aol.com , or reply to this message.
2. Help needed for ship work while in Caddell Shipyard, Staten Island.
After arrival at Caddell Shipyard, the Half Moon will undergo a period of extensive maintenance work aboard ship. This will include wood work, steel work, installation of gear, and bottom cleaning and painting. We need much help completing this work, with everything from hauling debris, to cleaning, to skilled labor. Anyone is welcome to join us, but everyone will need to abide by industrial safety standards. Training is provided by the Half Moon, crew will stay aboard ship. Conditions are rough, but Caddell Shipyard is a most interesting place to work. Again, contact Karen Preston at pkep1483@aol.com for further information. Work will continue from August 6 at least through August 15.
3. Help needed onboard ship in Athens, preparing for departure to shipyard.
Prior to departure for the shipyard, we still need help aboard the Half Moon dockside at Peckham Materials in Athens, NY. Crew are aboard each day, with a wide array of activities. It is necessary to check in before arrival at Peckham Materials, as this is a secure, industrial site. Make inquiry through Karen Preston pkep1483@aol.com , or call Jurgen Schuijer aboard the ship at 914.433.9747.
4. Fresh (Connecticut) River Voyage of Discovery concluded successfully.
The Fresh River Voyage of Discovery was an outstanding success, thanks to a great partnership between the Half Moon and Goodwin College in East Hartford, and the involvement of an extraordinary group of volunteers involved in all aspects of operating the ship and its programs. We ran delivery and return voyages between the Hudson and Connecticut Rivers, ran a Voyage of Discovery up the Connecticut River to East Hartford, and ran a week of Dockside Discovery programs with some top notch summer programs in the Hartford, CT, area. We would like to thank all of the great people at Goodwin College who made us feel so welcomed and appreciated, and who have done such a great job developing their waterfront.
If you have not seen the reports from the voyages, please check our website at: http://www.halfmoon.mus.ny.us/2008freshvod/2008vodhome.htm If you are not familiar with Goodwin College, please check out their innovative educational work and waterfront development reported on their website at: http://www.goodwincollege.org/ And check some of the news coverage of the educational work with the Half Moon at: http://www.goodwincollege.org/details_news.cfm?id=86
Thanks for your continued interest. I hope you are having as much fun this summer as we are on the Half Moon.
William T. (Chip) Reynolds
Director, New Netherland Museum
Captain, Replica Ship Half Moon
P.O. Box 10609
Albany, NY 12201
USA
+518.443.1609 voice
+518.432.4516 facsimile
wtr@halfmoon.mus.ny.us
The following is a message from our Captain, W.T. "Chip" Reynolds
Half Moon Update 7-3-2008
1. Arrival Ceremony at Goodwin College in East Hartford,
CT, Thursday, July 3rd at Noon (Today)
2. Half Moon Open for Public Tours at Goodwin College, Sat/Sun July 5,6
3. Half Moon Educational Programs, Volunteers Still Needed July 3-11.
1. Arrival Ceremony at Goodwin College in East Hartford, CT, Thursday, July 3rd at Noon (Today)
Come visit the new Goodwin College waterfront campus in East Hartford, with the arrival of the Half Moon and its student sailors at noon Today (Thursday, July 3). All are welcome! This will be a fun and festive celebration of the success of the crew that has made the journey from New London to East Hartford. For further information, directions, or phone numbers, please visit the Goodwin College website, http://www.goodwincollege.org/
2. Half Moon Open for Public Tours at Goodwin College, Sat/Sun July 5,6
The Half Moon will be open for public tours Saturday and Sunday July 5 and 6, from 10AM to 4PM, at the Goodwin College waterfront campus in East Hartford. Visiting the Half Moon is like going back 400 years in a time machine, as one steps inside cabins to see navigation instruments, looks below decks to see how sailors lived, and sees the foods and tools of daily life on a ship. Please visit: http://www.goodwincollege.org/ for directions to the campus and further information.
3. Half Moon Educational Programs, Volunteers Still Needed July 3-11.
We still have a need for volunteers who may want to help guide tours, and help around the ship with public tours on July 5,6, and with educational programs July 7-11, on the waterfront campus of Goodwin College in East Hartford, CT. For further information on Goodwin college, directions, or phone numbers, please visit the Goodwin College website, http://www.goodwincollege.org/details_press.cfm?id=59
Many opportunities are available; if interested, reply to this e-mail or contact the Half Moon office, 518.443.1609. This is a fun way to learn about the Half Moon, and get involved with the work of the ship.
William T. (Chip) Reynolds
Director, New Netherland Museum
Captain, Replica Ship Half Moon
P.O. Box 10609
Albany, NY 12201
USA
+518.443.1609 voice
+518.432.4516 facsimile
wtr@halfmoon.mus.ny.us
The following is a message from our Captain, W.T. "Chip" Reynolds
Half Moon Update 6-29-2008
1. Fresh River Voyage of Discovery with Goodwin College,
June 27 to July 3.
Follow the Voyage at www.halfmoon.mus.ny.us, with daily postings from the ship
2. Arrival Ceremony at Goodwin College in East Hartford, CT, Thursday, July 3 at
Noon
3. Half Moon Open for Public Tours at Goodwin College, Sat/Sun July 5,6
4. Half Moon Educational Programs, Volunteers Needed July 3-11.
1. Fresh River Voyage of Discovery with Goodwin College, June 27 to July 3
The Half Moon is underway on the Fresh River Voyage of Discovery with Goodwin College, June 27 to July 3, 2008 - follow our voyage by linking to www.halfmoon.mus.ny.us and looking for the link to the Fresh River Voyage of Discovery. Aboard are twelve middle school students from schools in central Connecticut; these students are learning to sail the Half Moon, and pursuing an academic program in river science. Goodwin College is an innovative college making a significant investment in community development in East Hartford, CT. In addition to its degree programs, Goodwin College is developing partnerships with area middle schools, and helping to start a new public high school focused on earth sciences. This voyage from Long Island Sound, then up the Connecticut River is part of Goodwin College's commitment to developing river oriented coursework and public appreciation of the Connecticut River and its history and ecology.
2. Arrival Ceremony at Goodwin College in East Hartford, CT, Thursday, July 3 at Noon
Come visit the new Goodwin College waterfront campus in East Hartford, with the arrival of the Half Moon and its student sailors at noon on Thursday, July 3. This will be a fun and festive celebration of the success of the crew that has made the journey from New London to East Hartford. For further information, directions, or phone numbers, please visit the Goodwin College website, http://www.goodwincollege.org/details_press.cfm?id=59
3. Half Moon Open for Public Tours at Goodwin College, Sat/Sun July 5,6
The Half Moon will be open for public tours Saturday and Sunday July 5 and 6, from 10AM to 4PM, at the Goodwin College waterfront campus in East Hartford. Visiting the Half Moon is like going back 400 years in a time machine, as one steps inside cabins to see navigation instruments, looks below decks to see how sailors lived, and sees the foods and tools of daily life on a ship. Please visit: http://www.goodwincollege.org/details_press.cfm?id=59 for directions to the campus and further information.
4. Half Moon Educational Programs, Volunteers Needed July 3-11.
We still have room for volunteers who may want to help guide tours, and help around the ship with public tours on July 5,6, and with educational programs July 7-11. Many opportunities are available; if interested, reply to this e-mail or contact the Half Moon office, 518.443.1609. This is a fun way to learn about the Half Moon, and get involved with the work of the ship.
William T. (Chip) Reynolds
Director, New Netherland Museum
Captain, Replica Ship Half Moon
P.O. Box 10609
Albany, NY 12201
USA
+518.443.1609 voice
+518.432.4516 facsimile
wtr@halfmoon.mus.ny.us
The following is a message from our Captain, W.T. "Chip" Reynolds
Half Moon Update 6-14-2008
1. Work Progressing Well on Half Moon in Athens, Volunteers
Still Needed.
2. Sailing Opportunities Upcoming.
3. Public Tours in East Hartford, CT, with Goodwin College.
4. Newest Crew Arrival: Sage Colley arrived May 29.
1. Work Progressing Well on Half Moon in Athens, Volunteers Still Needed
A dedicated crew has made steady progress with renewing the spars and rigging on the ship, preparing the transom for new paint, and making engineering changes in the engine room. Work will continue through June 20 in preparation for our voyage through New York Harbor, Hell Gate, Long Island Sound, and into the Connecticut River. We still need help, and welcome anyone to join us in Athens at the Peckham Materials Wharf. Check in before coming, as this is an industrial site. If you are available, reply to this e-mail, or e-mail directly to Karen Preston, pkep1483@aol.com.
2. Sailing Opportunities Upcoming
Two sailing opportunities are coming up, from the Hudson River into Long Island Sound and back. Boarding the ship on the afternoon/evening of Friday, June 20, in Athens, NY, we will depart for New London, CT. Arrival in New London should be the 23rd, and we will need help with the ship until June 26; our student crew will join the ship on the 27th (see below). This will be an interesting voyage, with passages through New York Harbor, Hell's Gate, Throg's Neck, and eastward through Long Island Sound. Priority will go to those who have volunteered aboard the Half Moon, but others are welcome to apply for positions. Reply to this e-mail or contact Karen Preston, pkep1483@aol.com directly.
The second volunteer crew opportunity is at our departure from
East Hartford (see item 3 below). We expect to depart East Hartford about July
14, and welcome volunteer crew to join us for the sail down the Connecticut
River, back through New York Harbor, and return to Athens, NY. Plan to join the
ship in East Hartford on July 11 or 12, and arrive in Athens about July 18.
Again, reply to this e-mail, or contact Karen Preston directly,
pkep1483@aol.com.
3. Voyage of Discovery and Public Tours in East Hartford, CT, with Goodwin College
In cooperation with Goodwin College, the Half Moon will call on East Hartford, CT. This program will commence with a student Voyage of Discovery, sailing June 27 from New London, CT, to East Hartford. Our arrival in East Hartford will be a festive arrival at noon on July 3 at the Goodwin College Campus in East Hartford. If you are anywhere near the area, please join us at this arrival. The Half Moon will be open for public tours July 5,6, and busy with scheduled programs dockside July 7-11. We welcome volunteers in the area to join us with this programming. If you are interested, please reply to this e-mail, or contact Karen Preston, pkep1483@aol.com directly.
4. Newest Crew Arrival: Sage Colley arrived May 29.
Sage Colley entered this world at 4:18PDT, much to the joy of her parents, Sky and Kara Colley. The family is happily settled in Portland, OR. Kara is teaching math at an area college, and Sky is building boats in a small shop near Portland. You can be sure that neither is getting much sleep right now. We wish them the best. You can reach them by replying to this e-mail. We look forward to getting Sage aboard the Half Moon.
William T. (Chip) Reynolds
Director, New Netherland Museum
Captain, Replica Ship Half Moon
P.O. Box 10609
Albany, NY 12201
USA
+518.443.1609 voice
+518.432.4516 facsimile
wtr@halfmoon.mus.ny.us
The following is a message from our Captain, W.T. "Chip" Reynolds
Half Moon Update/Flitsbericht Halve Maen
1. Final Public Tours of the Spring May 17,18
2. Help Needed Thursday, May 22, securing Half Moon gear
3. Help Needed with On-Going Maintenance through early June
4. Crewing Opportunity, May 23, Albany, NY, to Athens, NY
1. Final Public Tours of the Spring May 17,18
The last pubic tours of the Spring will be given on May 17 and 18 at the Riverfront Pumping Station in Albany, NY. Please pass the word to friends and family who may want to visit the ship. Tours will be given from 10AM to 4PM, on a first come, first served basis. Step into this time machine and see what shipboard life was like 400 years ago.
2. Help Needed Thursday, May 22, securing Half Moon gear
Our historical gear needs to be packed away and readied for our next programs. Help is needed with this work on Thursday, May 22. We will work from 8:30AM until the end of the day to secure the gear. No prior experience needed, we will provide training. Please respond to this e-mail or directly to Karen Preston at pkep1483@aol.com if you can help on Thursday. If you decide at the last minute, just show up at the Riverfront Pumping Station, corning Preserve, Albany, NY.
3. Help Needed with On-Going Maintenance through early June
Ship maintenance will continue daily through early June. Plenty of work needs to be done while at the Riverfront Pumping Station in the Corning Preserve; once in Athens, the maintenance will continue on most days. We have projects for every skill level, from basic to advanced, in all areas from wood work to electrical to engineering to painting to rummaging. If you are able to help with ship maintenance, please contact Karen Preston at pkep1483@aol.com.
4. Crewing Opportunity, May 23, Albany, NY, to Athens, NY
On May 23 we will depart the Riverfront Pumping Station for a one day voyage to Athens, NY. In Athens we will moor the ship at Peckham Materials and continue our maintenance work. This is a great opportunity to learn to crew aboard the Half Moon; both experienced crew and newcomers are welcome.
Priority will be given to those who have volunteered aboard ship this season, and you can still log volunteer time if you want to get aboard for this one day voyage. The only requirements are that you be a member of the New Netherland Museum and split the cost of provisions. Crew will need to board ship no later than 0800 on Friday, May 23 (you may board the night before), and depart in Athens at the end of the day. If you are interested, contact Karen Preston, pkep1483@aol.com.
William T. (Chip) Reynolds
Director, New Netherland Museum
Captain, Replica Ship Half Moon
P.O. Box 10609
Albany, NY 12201
USA
+518.443.1609 voice
+518.432.4516 facsimile
wtr@halfmoon.mus.ny.us
Half Moon Schedule Update 5-2-2008
May 2-8: Spring Voyage of Discovery: Middle school students from Albany and Rensselaer will board the Half Moon on Friday, May 2 in Yonkers, NY, and will arrive at noon on Thursday, May 8th in Albany, NY.
May 9: Set Up for Tours: An afternoon of volunteer help is needed dockside for preparing the Half Moon's historical exhibits for public and school tours.
May 10-11 and 17-18: Public Tours. The Half Moon will be open to the public for tours on Saturdays and Sundays from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteer docents are needed to guide these public tours.
May 12-16: School Tours: From Monday through Friday, the Half Moon will be available for tours to pre-scheduled school groups from throughout the Capital Region. Experienced docents are invited to volunteer.
May 22-23: The Half Moon will depart Albany for Athens, NY around this time. Volunteers are still needed. The exact dates of this voyage are flexible depending on the needs of our crew.
Half Moon Update 4-6-2008
1. Crew needed to help move Half Moon out of its winter
berth, April 11-13.
2. Half Moon will Voyage to Albany, NY, in May; Open for Public Tours.
3. Volunteers needed to help with guiding tours in Albany.
4. Volunteers needed to help with maintenance in Verplanck and Albany.
To inquire about any of these opportunities, contact Karen Preston,
pkep1483@aol.com , home phone (518)
465-6671 (evenings are best, do not call late at night).
1. Crew needed to help move Half Moon out of its winter berth,
April 11-13.
The Sun is coming out, and so is the Half Moon! We will move the Half Moon out
of its winter berth on the weekend of April 11-13. Volunteers are needed to help
with this task, no prior experience needed. If coming from out of town, plan to
stay aboard the ship. We will rummage, de-winterize systems, open sea cocks,
handle sails, and shake out all the cobwebs.
Getting the ship underway after a winter in storage is one of the best weekends
of the year.
2. The Half Moon will conduct a Voyage of Discovery with Middle School students from Rensselaer Middle School and Philip Livingston Magnet Academy from May 2-8. The Voyage will arrive in Albany at the Corning Preserve at Noon on May 8 - everyone is invited.
3. Following its arrival in Albany, the Half Moon will be open
for public tours from May 10-18. Group Tours on weekdays are scheduled through
the Albany Visitor Center (518.434.1217), and Public Tours on Weekends 10AM to
4PM. We need volunteers to help with tours, both weekdays and weekends.
Training is provided for all volunteers helping with tours. Volunteers may serve
as tour guides, or with the gift shop, or in managing the lines of people
awaiting visits aboard. We have all ages helping with these activities, from
student sailors to our ever stalwart retirees. A fun time is had by all.
4. As we all know, maintenance of the ship is continuous - we
will have work taking place in Verplanck and in Albany. A variety of tasks need
to be done, from minimal skill to highly technical. We have something for
everybody. Schedules are flexible, and training is provided for all work.
If you would like to help in any capacity, please respond, or visit the ship
while it is in Albany.
To inquire about any of these opportunities, please contact Karen Preston, pkep1483@aol.com , home phone (518) 465-6671 (evenings are best, do not call late at night).
William T. (Chip) Reynolds
Director, New Netherland Museum
Captain, Replica Ship Half Moon
P.O. Box 10609
Albany, NY 12201
USA
+518.443.1609 voice
+518.432.4516 facsimile
wtr@halfmoon.mus.ny.us
Crew Opportunities
(518) 443-1609 (Main Office)
(914) 433-9747 (Ship Cell Phone)
Your Crewmember Application needs to be completed in order for you to receive an
invitation to join the Halve Maen Crew. Former Crewmembers may need to update
their forms if information (address, e-mail, etc.) has changed during the past
year.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard!!!
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