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Megan O'Leary, daughter of Cruise International president Richard D. O'Leary, served as sponsor of the Spirit of Chicago and broke the customary bottle of champagne across the bow to officially launch the vessel.

Blount Christens 'Spirit Of Chicago' —7th Luxury Dinner Vessel In 'Spirit'

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The Spirit of Chicago underwent two weeks of final preparation prior to its departure for Chicago. The vessel sailed down the St. Lawrence

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Erie, Huron, and Michigan on its way to its debut in late April as one of Chicago's premier harbor cruise vessels.

The Spirit of Chicago will carry a crew of 75, who will be responsible for vessel operation, food, three cus- tom-made bars and the "Salute to

Broadway" revue entertainment feature. Dining service on three glass-enclosed, climate-controlled decks will be provided for 600 pas- sengers.

Richard D. O'Leary, president of Cruise International/C.I. Travel

Centers, recently announced the construction of five new dinner cruise vessels over the next two years. He estimates that the seven

Spirit vessels will carry approxi- mately 1,200,000 passengers in 1988.

The ships of the Spirit fleet provide the combination of a sightseeing tour, cabaret entertainment and dining in the cities of Boston, New

York, Philadelphia, Washington,

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The first of the five newly con- structed ships is scheduled to be ported in Los Angeles.

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Praia Da Vittoria, Azores, in sup- port of the Air Force Logistics Com- mand. The cost is estimated to be approximately $18,000,000 over the term of the contract. The perfor- mance period is 29 months.

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