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July 26, 1946
The Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell, Alaska
What is this article about?
Prince Rupert, B.C., prepares for its first 'Port Day' regatta in over six years on August 22, featuring international competition with Alaska vessels, including a race from Ketchikan. Contrasts wartime harbor activity with festive post-war celebrations.
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PRINCE RUPERT TO HOLD
"PORT DAY" WITH REGATTA
PRINCE RUPERT. B. C.-Coastal citizens of northern British Columbia and southern Alaska are now in the midst of making preparations for a gigantic regatta to be held August 22. This will be the first time "Port Day" has been marked here in more than six years.
During the war Prince Rupert harbor was a scene of grim reality. Ships laden with high explosives, bound for delivery on Hirohito's doorstep, slipped silently away from American ammunition docks. More than 100,000 tons of bombs left Prince Rupert last summer.
This year in sharp contrast, the harbor will be a riot of color, music and noise - from the flags and pennants of gaily decorated vessels, participating in the grand parade, to the thousands of spectators crowding the shore and sideline vessels and barges, to the half dozen bands providing music for the day.
Stress is being placed on international competition and many Alaska vessels are scheduled to participate in various contests. One of the leading events will be a time-elapsed race, open class from Ketchikan, Alaska to Prince Rupert, B. C. This will be the first time in history such a race has ever been conducted.
"PORT DAY" WITH REGATTA
PRINCE RUPERT. B. C.-Coastal citizens of northern British Columbia and southern Alaska are now in the midst of making preparations for a gigantic regatta to be held August 22. This will be the first time "Port Day" has been marked here in more than six years.
During the war Prince Rupert harbor was a scene of grim reality. Ships laden with high explosives, bound for delivery on Hirohito's doorstep, slipped silently away from American ammunition docks. More than 100,000 tons of bombs left Prince Rupert last summer.
This year in sharp contrast, the harbor will be a riot of color, music and noise - from the flags and pennants of gaily decorated vessels, participating in the grand parade, to the thousands of spectators crowding the shore and sideline vessels and barges, to the half dozen bands providing music for the day.
Stress is being placed on international competition and many Alaska vessels are scheduled to participate in various contests. One of the leading events will be a time-elapsed race, open class from Ketchikan, Alaska to Prince Rupert, B. C. This will be the first time in history such a race has ever been conducted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Port Day
Regatta
Prince Rupert
Alaska Competition
Boat Race
Post War Celebration
What entities or persons were involved?
Hirohito
Where did it happen?
Prince Rupert, B.C.; Ketchikan, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Hirohito
Location
Prince Rupert, B.C.; Ketchikan, Alaska
Event Date
August 22
Story Details
Citizens prepare for first Port Day regatta in over six years, contrasting wartime bomb shipments with colorful post-war parade, music, and international races including from Ketchikan to Prince Rupert.