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Mr. Fdiiardn Marquez .
City Managpr
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PE: 1001 Mac Arthur CausP',eay
OFar Mr- Margtrez:
A^ Vc?(r may k now . the Miami Ya<-ht Club is planning on host ; ng part
of the Plat.ional Marino Manufacturer Associations (NMMA) 1997 Miami
fntc-rnational Sailboat Show per their request at. the site on Watson
.is.l a nd that includes t hP Cl u.h 's facilities- The use and occupancy of
this site as described in ot.rr- lease agreement with the City of Miam..i
dated March 30th, 1982 require the prior approval of the City
Commission to permit such use -
We thArQfore. formally request a personal appearance before the
f ity Commis. -ion to request authorization to enter su<'h an a.y;eem^�t
w i tJ ; the NMMA .
T'Ir:;rrk you for yrfcrr attention to this matter.
,;incer.ly,
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,Lim J.-)rdan
Commodore
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
FROM: Edward ar e
City Man
DATE: JAN _ 6 1997 FILE :
SUBJECT:
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
Miami Yacht Club
Personal Appearance
The Miami Yacht Club has requested a personal appearance before the City
Commission to request permission to enter into an agreement with the
National Marine Manufacturer's Association ("NMMA") for the staging of the
1997 Miami International Sailboat Show. The Miami Yacht Club currently
uses and occupies the City -owned property located at 1001 MacArthur
Causeway on a month -to -month basis.
NMMA has agreed to pay the Miami Yacht Club $35,000 for the use of the
site. In return, the Miami Yacht Club and its members shall do the
following:
1) Vacate the wet slips at the beginning of February in order for NMMA to
install their floating dock;
2) Vacate the southern portion of the dry storage property on or about the
first week in February in order for NIVIMA to set up tents and pavilions,
as necessary;
3) Relinquish use of the southernmost boat ramp and dock during the show
to permit integration of the show docks;
4) Vacate the members meeting room and board meeting room for purposes
of show seminars.
5) Paint the Clubhouse prior to the show, as needed;
6) Refinish the patio area;
7) General cleanup of the grounds
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission authorize the
Miami Yacht Club to enter into an agreement with NMMA for the staging of
the 1997 Miami International Sailboat Show. The Office of Asset
Management further recommends that NMMA pay the City $30,000 out of
the $35,000 to be paid by NMMA for use of the above referenced property.
The $5,000 to be retained by the Miami Yacht Club is to off -set the
approximate amount of wet and dry slip revenues lost due to the temporary
displacement of vessels due to the staging of the boat show.
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MIAMI YACHT CLUB
1001 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
Mr. Eduardo Rodriquez, Director (305) 377-9877
City of Miami, Department of Asset Management
400 SE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
RE: Miami Yacht Club Contract with MiL.ni International Boat Show
Dear Mr. Rodriquez:
January 16, 1997
The Miami Yacht Club has been informed by the Miami International Boat Show that the
contractual amount due to the Miami Yacht Club for sub -lease of the Miami Yacht Club
facilities will not be paid as a result of direction from your office.
We have been told that this will be an item of discussion by the City Commission on
January 16, 1997, starting on the agenda at 9:00 am. This item for discussion was
deferred from previous agenda.
This sum of money was to be paid to the Miami Yacht Club due to fixed expenditures
made and losses to the operation of the Miami Yacht as a result of the Miami
International Boat Show using the facilities of Miami Yacht Club.
Summarizing, these expenses are: extra utilities, a proportional share of property tax
and lease payment, employees salary plus over head, garbage disposal. The lost
revenues are dry slip storage charges, wet slip storage charges, bar and restaurant
income, meeting room rental, income form issuing MYC money (a coupon used to
purchase food and drinks in the bar and restaurant).
In addition, a sum of money was included to cover "good will." This sum was to be paid
to make up for the inconvenience of members not having use of the club and members
volunteering their services for coordination and information during the boat show.
From the difference in the actual costs to the club and the payment of the Miami
International Boat Show, the Miami Yacht Club intended to complete a number of
projects before the boat show to enhance the property
These expenses, lost revenue and projects are listed below.
Fixed Expenses, (proportioned to the area used for 1 month):
Utilities.
Property Tax
Lease
Employees Cost (salary plus over head)
Garbage Collection
Liability Insurance
Subtotal
Revenue, (lost for 1 month)
Dry Storage slips
Wet Slip Storage
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$1,500.00
$ 500.00
$ 750.00
$2,500.00
$ 600.00
$ 400.00
$6,250.00
$ 2,300.00
$ 4,200.00
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Bar and Restaurant $ 1,000.00
Meeting Room Rental $ 800.00
MYC Coupons $ 2,000.00
Subtotal $10,300.00
Total $16,550.00
Good Will, (see above) $16,450.00
Total $35,000.00
Projects
Lights for Meeting Room $
1,000.00*
Fire Lane Paving, Paver Blocks $
2,000.00*
Paving, Pram Storage, Paver Blocks** $
2,000.00*
Paving, Club Launch Storage, Paver Blocks** $
2,000.00*
Sand for lawn area, above h,gh water mark** $
4,000.00*
Rental Grader for above**
$ 800.00*
Painting Equipment, Paint Donated by Boat Show**
$ 1,000.00*
Electric Lock for Hoist
$ 100.00*
Mulch and Landscape Plants**
$ 2,000.00*
Replace Doors, Pram Shed
$ 1,000.00*
Door for Men's Room
$ 500.00*
Dishwasher **
$ 800.00
Plaster opening in Men's Room**
$ 500.00
Replace Shower Valve in Men's Room**
$ 200.00
Cross Ties to Delineate Dry Storage Spaces
$ 2,000.00*
Cool Deck for Patio**
$ 3,500.00
Wood Fence Enclosure/ Concrete Slab for Garbage Container
$ 3,000.00
Asphalt Paving Patching, Front Gate and Hoist Area**
$ 1,800.00
Subtotal
$28,200.00
Value of donated labor for above projects*
$22,000.00
Total
$50,200.00
Projects marked ** will be completed for boat show, ($19,200.00)
As you can see, the payment of $35,000,00 to the Miami Yacht Club by the Miami
International Boat Show is justified. The total of expenses and losses was $16,550.00
and the construction projects slated to be completed for the boat show is $19,200.00, a
total of $35,750.00, and this sum does not include the value of donated labor by club
members or paint donated by the Miami International Boat Show.
Yours truly
Jim Jordan
Commodore
CC:
Mrs Laura Biliberry
Mayor Joe Carollo
Commissioner J. L. Plummer
Commissioner Humberto Hernadez
City Manager. Ed Marquez
Commissioner Tomas Regelando
Commissioner Wilfredo Gort
City Clerk Walter Foeman
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MIAMI YACHT CLUB
1001 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 377-9877
January 16, 1997
Mr. Eduardo Rodriquez, Director
City Of Miami, Department of Asset Management
400 SE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
RE: Miami Yacht Club
Public Service Projects
Lease Agreement
Dear Commissioner Hernandez:
Long before it was required by our lease the Miami Yacht Club has been involved in
Public Service Projects that reflect favorable on the City of Miami. These Projects are:
♦ Regattas:
Miami -Key Largo Race, annual regatta 49 miles with 350 entries
Miami -Bimini Race, international regatta, 60 miles with 30 entries
Fall Harvest Regatta, Scheduled for November 16, 1996
Biscayne Bay Yacht Club Racing Association Races, a series of regattas with
sponsorship alternated among the Dade County Yacht Clubs
Benefit Regatta For Diabetes Association. Charity regatta with proceeds to Diabetes
Association.
Sunfish Area Regattas and Mid Winter Regatta. Small boat regattas.
Pram National Regatta, Florida Championships (Scheduled for March 1997)
Olympic and Pre -Olympic Tornado Regattas
Southern Ocean Racing Conference Races. A series of regattas.
Vanguard Racing Association Regatta (Scheduled for December 30, 31 1996)
Mark Albury Memorial Regatta, (February 1996)
Mid -Winter Regatta, (March 1996)
Conch Cup Regatta (July 1996)
♦ Sailing Instruction and Safety Courses:
Pram Sailing Classes for Children is a basic sailing program, starting with class room
instruction, sailing theory and use of Clearwater Prams. This program is open to all
children 9 to 14 years of age, for a nominal fee, ($60.00, which includes instructional
materials). Children are tested for basic swimming skills. This course is offered twice a
year and lasts eleven weeks, Intermediate and advanced classes are available. The
Florida Marine Patrol "'Boat Smart Exam" is given to children 14 years old and older.
Membership is not required in the Yacht Club to be eligible for this program. Payment
can be waived on an individual basis.
Summer Sailing Camp for Children is an intensive two week sailing camp for the same
children as the Pram class. and the same skill levels. The program costs $225.00 and
includes meals. Payment can be waived on a case by case basis.
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State Required Boating Safety Class are given in conjunction with Miami Outboard
Club. Effective October 1, 1996, the State of Florida requires the passing of a "Safe
Boater Exam for all children, 16 years old, in order to operate boats with motors over
10 horse power. This same exam is offered to adults. Since October 1, 1996, over 60
exams have been given.
Sailing, Motor Boat and Environmental Merit Badges Instructions are given for Boy
Scouts
Sailing, Motor Boat and Environmental Merit Badge Instructions are given for Girl
Scouts
The Miami Yacht Club is discussing the sponsorship of a Sea Explorer Scout program.
PAL (Police Athletic League) Rowing Shells, The PAL keeps their rowing shells,
committee boat and kayaks on the Miami Yacht Club site and provides instruction in
rowing and kayaking to inter -city children.
Adult Sailing Classes. Sailing instruction by US Sailing Certified Dingy instructors for
children 14 years and older and adults. Three sessions are given a year and the course
length is 4 weeks with 5 hours of instruction each Saturdays. The text book is included
in the course price of $100,00, which cover the cost of instruction and materials. The
Florida Marine Patrol "Boat Safe Exam" is included as a part of the class.
e Miscellaneous
Provide storage space for signs and casting yard for anchors for the Florida Inland
Navigation District (FIND) for Manatee Protection Signs. The FIND is responsible for
placing Manatee protection signs. The Contractor for these signs had his trailer stolen
from the public ramp. The Miami Yacht Club offered a safe place to store his signs and
equipment, while waiting for installation. Over 40 floating signs and 50 signs on piling
have been installed in Biscayne Bay and other Dade County water areas.
Provide storage space and race committee for Olympic Tornado Class for Pre -World
and Olympic Trials. This last year and previous years the Tornado (Olympic multi -hull)
qualifying and trials have been held at the Miami Yacht Club.
i Provide Space for and assist Miami International Boat Show (MIBS). The wet slips and
part of the dry slips are used for the MIBS, The Miami Yacht Club members assist the
MIBS by providing coordination and assistance during this event, (scheduled for
February 12 through 18, 1997).
Installed and provided marine speed limit signs for Watson Island. Two 5 mph floating
markers were placed to assist the City of Miami Marine Patrol in enforcement of
maximum speed limits around Watson Island.
Miami Yacht Club Annual Boat parade (Christmas). Scheduled for December 14, 1996.
♦ Provide Meeting Space for Clubs:
Venture Sailing Club of Florida. A group of family oriented sailors meets monthly.
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Multi -Hull Sailing Association of Florida. A group of multihulled sailors meet monthly.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. A group interested in marine safety meets monthly.
Antique Car Club. A group interested in vintage cars meets monthly.
Miami Council of the Navy League of the United States. A group interested in `
supporting the U.S.. Navy meets monthly. This group meets and provides receptions for
U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and visiting foreign ships and serves as a registrar for visiting
foreign military and merchant marine vcssels.
Miscellaneous Group Outings The meeting room and outdoor patio are available to
family and civic groups for meetings and dinners.
Enclosed for your information is a current history of the Miami Yacht Club.
Yours truly
Jim Jordan
Commodore
CC to:
Mayor Joe Carollo
Commissioner J. L. Plummer
Commissioner Wilfredo Gort
Commissioner Tomas Regelando
Commissioner Humberto Hernadez
City Manager Ed Marquez
City Clerk Waiter Foeman
Mrs. Laura Sillberry
A HISTORY OF THE
MIAMI YACHT CLUB
1927--1989
The history of the Miami Yacht Club is the history of Miami. In the Twenties, as now, a
fever for development was sweeping the young city. 1925-1926 saw the saw the birth
of Coral Gables, the University of Miami, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, and hotels to host
its many visitors. In the Twenties, as now, Miami was home port of many elegant,
stately yachts. It was in 1927, at the height of these boom years, the South Florida Boat
Racing Association, the forerunner of the Miami Yacht Club, was born.
The Association grew out of monthly meeting of small sailboat lovers, many of whom
had moved to Miami following World War I. Members from all walks of life met along
Miami's waterways to plan sailboat races. They first met at the 3rd Street Angler's Club,
now the Rod And Reel Club on Star Island. They met on Pier 5 of the old fishing docks,
which are now Bayside and in a sail loft, where Bicentennial Park now stands. Races
were held Pointe View, in Snipe, Cricket, Suicide and Moth Class boats, that members
stored at home and brought by trailer to public street ends for launching. Point View,
also known as "Millionaire's Row, was at the bay end of NE 15th Road. By 1932, they
had moved north, near the Miramar Hotel (near present day OMNI), where they raced in
the Intra-coastal Water Way and surrounding bay waters. For many of its early years,
the South Florida Boat Racing Association's "committee boats" were docks, including
the concrete dock at the foot of NE 18th Street.
Despite its modest origins, the Association rapidly gained international prominence by
organizing the Sir Thomas Lipton Cup Race off Miami Beach in 1928. Named for the
famous tea magnate, a world renown sportsman, who three times challenged for the
America's Cup, and donated the trophy. The Lipton Cup Race put he South Florida Boat
Racing Association and Miami on the yacht racing chart. In later years, when races
were being sponsored, the Lipton Cup Race was deeded to the Biscayne Bay Yacht
Club, the second oldest yacht club in Miami, (Historically, The Lemon City Yacht Club
that not longer exists was the first yacht club). The conditions of the original deed are
continued to this day.
On February 27, 1934, a feverent dream of the still young association was made
possible by the first Miami Nassau Race. This race was made possible by the full
support and assistance of the Mayor of Miami and co -sponsored by the City of Miami
through the early 1970's. This race was an outstanding international yacht race. The
Miami -Nassau race was organized by the Nassau Yacht Club of the Bahamas and the
soon to be Miami Yacht Club.
It was later in 1934, on November 23, that the Association changed its name to the
Miami Yacht Club. Just north of the Royal Palm Yacht Basin, a night club called the
Miami Yacht Club closed and the members of the association obtained its name for the
South Florida Boat Racing Association. The Association's new name symbolized its
members' desire to integrate with and celebrate with City of Miami through sailing. The
Miami Yacht Club has lived up to this early desire of its members. For years the Club's
burgee flew in the well remembered St. Petersburg to Havana Race, until Castro's
shells literally flew through the sails of a racing yacht and future races were canceled.
The Club's burgee still flies in the Miami -Nassau Race, (a leg of the famous annual
Southern Ocean Racing Conference), although this race is now a triangle ocean race;
the Miami -Bimini Race; the annual Mid -winter Regatta; the Sunshine Regatta: the
Conch Cup Regatta; and the Miami Key Largo Trophy Race.
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By 1939, as America prepared for World War 11, the Miami Yacht Club was meeting in
the Boy Scout Troop Headquarters in Bay Front Park in downtown Miami. During the
war, meeting were held, when possible, in private homes, at the down town city library
and at the Chess Club. In 1942 the Mid -Winter regatta was born. a major regatta with
City of Miami support.
Following World War 11, and the return of more GI's, as new residents, Miami became a
permanent family town and began to control its development for the first time. It was in
this climate that the Miami Yacht Club moved to its permanent home. Watson Island
was a logical and appropriate choice, although Hobie Beach on The Rickenbacker
Causeway and a site South of Vizcaya near present day Mercy Hospital were also
considered. The State of Florida w:as dredging the harbor and the Intra-coastal
waterway and depositing the fill at a bend in the Mac Arthur Causeway. This was a tree
and trash disposal site for the City of Miami on the General Douglas MacArthur County
Causeway. Also located at Watson Island was Chalk's Airline on the south east corner,
since the 1920's, between Chalks and the bridge on the south side of the island docking
was provided for luxurious yachts, the Miami Outboard Club, across from Chalk's on
the north side of the road, a sailboat rental stand on the northeast corner, and one clear
stretch of beach on the north east corner. This clear stretch of land with a beautiful
beach formed by the prevailing wing, became the Home of the Miami Yacht Club. The
site was perfect for racing and was close by what was called "the Miramar Course,"
located north of the Venetian Causeway. The reminder of the island was used for the
trash and tree dumping site and as an in -town Boy Scout camping site covered with
Australian Pine Trees.
The Miami Yacht Club raced from that beach and was right at home.
The State of Florida transferred the filled in land to the City of Miami in 1949 for public
purposes with the existing Miami Yacht Club, Miami Outboard Club and Chalk's Airline
as ""grandfathered" uses. The garden trash dump was turned into a park with the later
addition of the donated Japanese Garden.
Members negotiated a lease with the City of Miami, with the State of Florida's,
approval. That lease acknowledged the adverse possession of the site and provided the
Miami Yacht Club could not be removed except for a more civic use of the land. The
Miami Yacht Club's philosophy of service to the educational, cultural, marine safety and
recreational needs of the City of Miami was applauded by both the City of Miami and the
State of Florida.. The lease from the city was for 10 years with an option to re -new.
By 1950, the Club's meeting room and its first T-dock were completed. The rest rooms
and showers were constructed next. Member's, who were architects and engineers,
drew plans for each addition, had them approved and executed them. Miller Beer
donated a water pump that was used for a year and then a water line was extended
from the City main on the far side of the island. The patio was constructed from surplus
concrete from partial loads left at the end of the business day by Acme Cement
Company.
As the patio was formed, trenches were made for footings, conforming to the building
code, for the link between the meeting room and the bathrooms and showers. Built in
1955, the link included the bar/lounge, covered loggia facing the bay, and an open
breeze way. The final addition was the locker room and storage area, later converted to
a kitchen, and the board room, office and steward's quarters on the second floor.
Members found and moved the flagpole from its original location at a closed rea estate
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office on Biscayne Boulevard and NE 71 st Street. After careful measuring, they erected
it an appropriate distance from the building in case of a hurricane.
Members were told of a huge anchor that was available from the Prinz Valdemar, which
had an interesting pail in Miami history. The Prinz Valdemar was a Danish Training
vessel used by the Germans in World War I as a blockade runner. After the war, she
was used in gun running in Mexico and ended up in Miami in January 1926, where she
was converted to a floating hotel. On the way to her berthing site, she capsized at the
approximate location of present day Watson Island, blocking the Port of Miami main
channel and created a situation where no building materials could be off loaded from
waiting cargo ships. After re -floating, the Prinz Valdemar was towed to a position south
of the Miami News Tower on the bay front, where for a number of years she was a
floating and then land locked aquarium. Her anchor is located in the circle in front of the
Yacht Club, where it greets members and yachtsmen from around the world.
The order of the day was for members working on the club or donating funds so workers
could be hired. The membership boasted many professions and trades: architects,
engineers, construction workers, plasterers, plumbers, welders, and businessmen.
Life membership was 15 times the annual dues. The annual dues were established and
enthusiastically subscribed and house bonds were floated to create the building fund
for final second story addition to the club house. With proceeds from the sale of beer
and a private club license, the first t- dock was constructed. A permanent home for the
Miami Yacht club was erected to the specifications of the members.
In 1957, when the first lease expired, the Club signed a twenty year lease with the City
of Miami and began planning for improvements to the property. In 1969, an architectural
rendering depicted the enclosure of the patio, a large pool with cabanas, paved decks,
more docks, a pram shed, a boat hoist and a paved parking lot. Within a few years,
problems began with the lease. In time, the original promise to buy out the Miami Yacht
Clubs improvements was rescinded, and the original lease area was reduced. The
original lease was for the area from where the "Brown" house is now located to the
Miami Outboard Club. The area between the Miami Yacht Club and the Miami Outboard
Club had a public boating ramp constructed at this time. Despite these setbacks, the
members proceeded with plans for improving the property.
In the late 1950's members designed and built the boat hoist and concrete launching
ramps and the J-dock. In 1965 the pram shed was constructed for the famous Youth
Sailing Program. The Youth Sailing Program, which had begun in the early 1950's with
some of the first Clearwater Prams, is now , as then, one of the finest training programs
in the South. Trophies named for its world class sailing instructors continue to be given
at statewide regattas. Our instructors for both the youth and equally popular adult sailing
programs, have trained thousands of Miami sailors for more than 35 years.
By 1975, the water way on the north shore was dredged and new docks on the north
shore were built to the club's continually expanding membership. In recent years the
original T and J docks have been replaced. Members work daily to maintain the facility
and training boats. A new larger water line was connected to the distribution main. The
building exterior and lounge was upgraded with new lighting and air-conditioning, along
with a custom made bar.
The Miami Yacht Club which has 300 to 400 total members, which includes some of the
finest sailors from the greater Miami area and an additional 150 members from across
the United States, Canada and many foreign ports. Club members have come together
for 60 years to support, educate and enjoy boating on Miami's beautiful waterways. For
more than 40 of the these years, the club has been on Watson Island. It has grown with
Miami and carried its name around the world. Since its inception, our members have
won and continue to win local national and international regattas. To yachtsmen the
world over, the Miami Yacht Club is known as "the Home of the Sailing Champions."
Special thanks to Jim Church, Wilie Saunders, Jack Wirt and other old timers who
shared warm and vivid memoires with us.
By Lynn Hummel and Suzy Burrows.1989
Addena to the History, 1996
Hurricane Andrew struck a heavy blow to the Miami Yacht Club in 1992. The J-Dock, T-
Dock and North Dock were .ompletely demolished by 160 mph winds and a 8 foot
storm tidal surge. The roof to the east of the pram shed was destroyed and the roof to
the main building was damaged. Fortunately, most of the club members' boats were
removed to safe -harbor during the storm. Some of the larger boats survived on double
anchors, while anchored in front of the Club. Several boats were damaged and
destroyed by boats dragging anchors and several were damaged by the high winds.
The storm tide was to the top of the base of the flag pole and the historic flag pole was
knocked down. Insurance proceeds on the docks and club paid for the replacement for
the J-Dock. The T-Dock and North Dock were replaced with funds from FEMA, with City
of Miami endorsement. Additional funds form the same source provided for the Pram
Shed roof and repairs to the Main Building roof. As a result of the long time to effect
repairs and unavailability of facilities, there was a loss of membership.
All of the facilities are now repaired to conditions before the hurricane and membership
is again climbing.
The Miami Yacht Club is now up and running at full strength and the programs that have
made it famous and a major part of Miami sailing are in force again. The wet slip
spaces are full again and the dry slip spaces are filling. As a result of the Miami Inter-
national Boat Show being sited at the Miami Yacht Club, the restrooms, bar, and
restaurant have been re -built. The educational programs for children and adult sailing
program are full. Programs for instructing in boating safety, that is, Florida Marine
Patrol "Boat Safe" exams have been implemented. Next year's regatta schedule has
been completed and intregrated with the Biscayne Bay Yacht Racing Association
schedule.
The Miami Yacht Club is looking forward to the years ahead, with plans for additions
and a new layout for the dry storage areas. to accomodate a new entrance and the
relocation of Parrot Jungle to Watson Island.
By Harold R. Cobb, 1996
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