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Boston Harbor Cruises Assists in Exploration of History Channels Billion Dollar Wreck Boston-based Boston Harbor Cruises BHC Offshore Logistics Division played a critical role in sup- porting the exploration of the RMS Republic in the History Channels television series Billion Dollar Wreck as BHC vessels Warren Jr. and Mathew J. Hughes provided an ocean platform for the expe- ditions divers and equipment. Billion Dollar Wreck premiered in February and follows famed treasure hunter Martin Bayerle and his son Grant as they embark on a complex expedition in pursuit of over a billion dollars worth of treasure aboard the renowned and mysterious sunken cruise liner RMS Republic. R e p u b l i c k n o w n a s t h e Millionaires Ship sank 107 years ago. Legend has it that five tons of gold was on board when the ship bound for Russia went down. Mystery death and danger has sur- rounded Republic ever since. The wreck was discovered in 1981 by lifelong treasure hunter Martin Bayerle who holds exclusive salvage rights to the ship and has spent the last 35 years researching Republic and its reputed cargo. M o r e t h a n 1 5 B H C c r e w members led by owner Rick Nolan and Captain Tiger MacDonald assisted Bayerle in his quest. Boston Harbor Cruises is excited to be part of Historys series Billion Dollar Wreck. It was thrilling to assist the divers and the crew as they explored Republic. We look forward to seeing how the episodes unfold said Nolan. BHCs Offshore Logistics Division supplies specialized equipment vessels and crew for subsea research and testing offshore oil and gas work construction and exploration and ship support services. n Cajun Jack Swamp Tours Lester Giordano Sr. Passes Away Lester Lawrence Giordano Sr. president of Cajun Jack Swamp Tour Berwick LA passed on February 7 at age 74. Known to many as Cajun Jack Lester navigated the local Atchafalaya Basin and bayous as owner of Cajun Jack Swamp Tours. With a wealth of knowledge and a vibrant personality all of his tours were given with great detail and care. Lester proudly served in the United States Army as a gunner in the Vietnam War. Lester is survived by his three children four grandchildren his brother and sister and his companion Dawn Herbert. n Robert W. Clark St. Lawrence Cruise Lines Passes Away Robert Clark passed away Friday February 26 at age 79. Bob and his late wife Myrna started St. Lawrence Cruise Lines in Kingston Ontario. A strong supporter of the Passenger Vessel Association he urged operators to understand the regulatory aspects of the passenger vessel industry. He was a two-time recipient of the Kingston Businessman of the Year Award. n 28 APRIL 2016 FOGHORN MEMBERNEWS Maintenance Management Program Cloud Based - Access from any Device with any browser Maintenance - Inventory - Documentation Intuitive User Interface Flagship Integration Turnkey Setup w w w . W h e e l H o u s e T e c h . c o m - 9 7 8 - 5 6 2 - 5 2 1 1 Foghorn_March_2015.indd 1 2202015 34342 PM Plaunt Tranportation Bids Sad Farewell to Ray Plaunt Ray Plaunt of Plaunt Transportation Cheboygan MI passed away on February 17 at age 95. He was a sec- ond-generation owner of Plaunt Transportation which has been in operation for more than 80 years. At age 12 he started working in the business his father estab- lished and as Captain he transported passengers and supplies to Bois Blanc Island in the Straits of Macinac. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He leaves behind his wife Ruth sister his children 33 grandchildren 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The operation continues in the family with President Curt Plaunt at the helm. n