Prestige Yacht Charters Commemorates Sinking of Titanic

Prestige Yacht Charters, a premier luxury-yacht charter company serving the New York metro area, today announced it has commemorated the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912 by creating a special resource page on its website including an exact replica of the first-class menu for the passengers' last meal.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2008 -- Prestige Yacht Charters, a premier luxury-yacht charter company serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, today announced it has commemorated today's anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912 by creating a special resource page on its website including an exact replica of the first-class menu for the passengers' last meal.

The resource page is available at http://prestigeyachtcharters.com/titanic.asp until May 15 and, in addition to the menu, includes links to related sites such as a 35-page exhibit of original news articles and artifacts by Encyclopedia Britannica; the Titanic Historical Society; the largest museum on the Titanic in the United States; and a description of the discovery of the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic by Robert Ballard in 1986. Less serious references are available for the Titanic movie, a Titanic game and a 30-second cartoon about the event.

David Hackert, President of Prestige Yacht Charters, said, "The sinking of the Titanic represents an occasion of tragic lore in the boating industry and a milestone in our national history. In honor of those who have passed away, we have created a resource page with one of the most varied listings of Titanic materials I've ever seen."

The first-class menu recovered from the Titanic, and replicated on the Prestige website, includes a ten-course feast with sophisticated gourmet selections such as poached salmon with mousseline sauce, and peaches in chartreuse jelly. In future years, Prestige hopes to reproduce the feast aboard its Lexington yacht, built in the steamer style of the era. Participants will receive a stylized miniature menu as a souvenir and be regaled by music from the era and wait staff dressed in corresponding fashion styles. The commemorations will culminate on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy in 2012.

Prestige offers the "private yacht" experience in all seasons with gourmet cuisine and options such as music, dancing or a casino. It provides panoramic views of New York Harbor, Long Island Sound and the Hudson River to create an unforgettable occasion for hundreds of groups every year. Prestige also offers deluxe packages for corporate meetings including the latest A/V facilities for business presentations aboard its ships.

For more information, please call 212-717-0300; or write Prestige Yacht Charters, NY Skyports Marina, East 23rd Street at FDR Drive, New York, NY 10010.

About Prestige Yacht Charters

Prestige Yacht Charters, a premier luxury-yacht charter company serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, offers over 30 yachts for parties from two to 1,200 people. Expert planners help customers select a yacht and organize an event based on personal preferences such as budget, food and beverage service, entertainment and business needs.

The yachts host corporate meetings, social gatherings, weddings, birthdays and many other occasions. All vessels are climate-controlled with enclosed decks in case of inclement weather.

Yacht tours depart from several marinas and clubs in the New York Metro area. Clients can conveniently select a boat by viewing the exterior profile and interior spaces on the company website, www.prestigeyachtcharters.com.

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