Fifty-six Australian corvettes went to war in the 1940s. Thirty years later most had been scrapped, and the hulk that was once HMAS Castlemaine was also heading for the breaker's yard. Then in 1973 the Maritime Trust of Australia came to the rescue, and its volunteers took Castlemaine home to her birthplace of Williamstown, Victoria. Over decades they restored her wartime configuration, and today maintain the heritage-registered corvette. HMAS Castlemaine, still afloat, tells her story of conflict in the Pacific - and of the young men who confronted its dangers with courage, hard work and good humour.
You've been to the major attractions in the Duluth-Superior Area, and now you wonder "what's left?" True North is your guide to the fun alternative and off-beat destinations in the twin ports and around the shores of Lake Superior. Find hidden swimming holes, tour mansions, visit an eclectic night club, check out little-known shops and even see the site of the notorious Bear vs. Drunk standoff! You'll find: -- maps and travelers' tips -- more than 30 free outdoor adventures that require no gear -- more than 150 restaurants and night spots -- over 50 shops ranging from art galleries and museum shops to curiosity and thrift stores -- off-beat history and characters of the area's past -- a calendar of nearly 100 annual regional events
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