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Current events

Public Speaking events/presentations
Upon his return to the UK Expedition Leader Philip Beale will be available to make a number of presentations on Phoenicia over the next 6 months . An experienced public speaker to audiences of all ages, Philip draws upon his experiences of the Borobudur and Phoenician Ship Expedition. Those interested in booking him as a speaker should contact us at info@phoenicia.org.uk.

Phase 2 Crew Applications
Applications are now open for Phase 2 of the Phoenicia voyage. Phase 2 will see the ship set sail from Yemen in August 2009 and embark upon the circumnavigation of Africa which will be completed in summer 2010. We are seeking adventurers with sailing experience and technical skills (such as engineering, carpentry etc) are a significant advantage. Please visit the crew page to find out more or download an application form here.

Expedition Artist launches exhibition in L.A.
Phoenicia Expedition Artist Danielle Eubank will be presenting her latest work in an exhibition titled “Oil on Water” January 17 – February 22 at Found Gallery in Los Angeles. The exhibition will be accompanied by a series of Artists Talks from Eubank about her work and experience of being an Expedition Artist. You can view Danielle's Phoenicia blog online: Click here. Photograph © Orly Olivier.

Previous events

Damascus Arab Capital of Culture 2008
In 2008 Syria was proud to have been awarded Damascus as Arab Capital of culture. The launch of the Phoenician Ship Expedition was one of the key events hosted in Syria throughout the year and marked the launch of the expedition and a celebration of ancient Phoenician culture. This event was sponsored by Byblos Bank Syria, The Syrian Chamber of Shipping, Damascus 2008 and supported by the British Syrian Society. Attended by Syria's First Lady Asma Assad, the launch event was a cultural spectacle with performances and speeches on the jetty at Arwad harbour in front of the replica Phoenician ship. View photographs of the event in the Phoenicia launch gallery.

Phoenicia features on BBC's FastTrack
In September 2008 BBC News programme FastTrack will premier two short documentaries covering the launch and the first leg of the Phoenician Ship Expedition. BBC presenter Karen Bowerman sailed on Phoenicia during the first passage from Syria to Egypt to capture an essence of life on board the replica 600 BC ship. To watch the programme click here.

Expedition photographer launches solo exhibition
UK photographer Jennie Hill travelled to Syria to capture the completion of the ship construction and the launch ceremony of the Phoenician Ship Expedition. In October 2008 these photographs were showcased as part of her exhibition 'Raw Travel' at the Tide Has Turned Gallery in Beaminster, Dorset. Jennie said "The pictures capture the lives of the local people seeing their history brought back to life." View Jennie's photo gallery: Click here.

Syria's First Lady visits Arwad
In July 2008 Syria's First Lady Asma Assad visited Arwad, the small island near Tartous, Syria, which is home to a unique international project. In a pledge of her support to the project the First Lady accompanied Expedition Leader Philip Beale to the construction site of Phoenicia, a replica 600 BC Phoenician Ship which will attempt to recreate the first circumnavigation of Africa. In August the First Lady will return to Arwad to attend the official launch ceremony and sail onboard the ship for the maiden voyage.

Phoenicia press conference at the Syrian Embassy in London
On 19th May 08 the Syrian Ambassador, HE Dr Sami Khiyami, hosted a drinks reception and press conference at the Syrian Embassy in London to mark the imminent launch of the Phoenician Ship Expedition. The event was attended by over 100 members of the press and VIP's. Speakers at the event included the Ambassador, the Expedition Leader Philip Beale, and Dr. Eugene Rogan from Oxford University.
 

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