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Current events

Public Speaking events/presentations
Following his return to the UK Expedition Leader Philip Beale is available to give presentations and talks on the project. 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 by emailing info@phoenicia.org.uk.

Phase 3 Crew Applications
Applications are now open for Phase 3 of the Phoenicia project which will involve sailing Phoenicia from Sardinia to the UK in 2012. Phase 3 will see the ship set sail from Sardinia in spring 2012. We are seeking adventurers with sailing experience and technical skills (such as engineering, carpentry etc) are a significant advantage. Email us for further information.


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 premiered 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.

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.

Phoenicia press conference at the Syrian Embassy in London
On 19th May 2008 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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