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The schedule
Phase I: Boston to Marblehead, 20 July
| 7 a.m. | Constitution embarks guests and media. |
| 7:15 a.m. | Constitution renders arrival side honors to designated distinguished visitors. |
| 8 a.m. | Constitution underway and towed to Marblehead. Ramage and Halyburton embark guests and media in Boston. |
| 10 a.m. | Ramage and Halyburton underway. |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Constitution conducts sail training in Massachusetts Bay. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Ramage and Halyburton rendezvous with Constitution in Massachusetts Bay and take port/starboard quarter stations 500 yards away. |
| 1 p.m. | Ramage and Halyburton pass by and render honors to Constitution. |
| 1:15 p.m. | Constitution en route Marblehead. Halyburton en route Charlestown. Ramage en route Marblehead Neck to conduct transfer (CCDG-2 to Corinthian Yacht Club). |
| 1:45 p.m. | Constitution conducts21-gun salute in Marblehead Harbor, near Fort Sewall. The fort will return the salute with one gun. |
| 2 p.m. | Ramage en route Boston. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Constitution moors Marblehead Harbor and remains overnight. Disembark guests and media. |
| 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Constitution Welcome Ceremony reception. |
| 3 p.m. | Constitution renders departing side honors to designated distinguished visitors. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Constitution Welcome Ceremony at Corinthian Yacht Club. Proclamation and gifts exchanged. Halyburton pierside Charlestown Navy Yard. Disembark guests and media. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Ramage pierside Commonwealth Pier, Boston. Disembark guests and media. |
| 4:45 p.m. | Constitution crew marches (led by 1776 Reenactment Band) from Boston Yacht Club to Abbot Hall. At the Hall, crew will be given a tour. |
| 7 to 9 p.m. | Navy Band Concert at Crocker Parker, Marblehead. |
| 8:15 p.m. | Constitution conducts colors ceremony with bugler |
| 10 p.m. | Constitution holds Taps with bugler |
Phase II: Sailing in Massachusetts Bay (Out and In from Marblehead)
Primary date is 21 July with 22-23 July as backup depending on weather
| 8 - 8:45 a.m. | Media pool assembles at Marblehead Sub-CIB and embarks Constitution. |
| 8 a.m. | Ramage and Halyburton embark guests and media in Boston. |
| 9 a.m. | Constitution embarks guests and media. |
| 10 a.m. | Ramage and Halyburton underway from Boston. |
| 9:15 a.m. | Constitution embarks distinguished visitors and renders side honors. |
| 10 a.m. | Constitution underway and towed to sailing area; fireboats take the lead. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Ramage and Halyburton rendezvous with Constitution in Massachusetts Bay and take port/starboard quarter stations 500 yards away. |
| Noon to 1 p.m. | Constitution conducts sailing operation. She will fire cannons when sailing under her own power. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Blue Angels conducts multiple formation flyovers. Constitution fires port/starboard batteries prior to flyover. |
| 12:50 p.m. | Ramage and Halyburton pass by and render honors to Constitution. |
| 1 p.m. | Upon completion of passing by, Ramage and Halyburton detach formation. |
| 1:15 p.m. | Constitution under tow. Constitution en route Marblehead. Halyburton en route Salem. Ramage en route Boston. |
| 1:45 p.m. | Constitution conducts 21 gun salute at Marblehead vicinity of Ft. Sewall. Ft. Sewall returns salute. |
| 2:15 p.m. | Halyburton arrives at Salem Terminal pier. Disembark guests and media. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Constitution moors in Marblehead Harbor. Renders departing side honors to designated distinguished visitors. Disembark distinguished visitors, guests and media. |
| 3 p.m. | Constitution Arrival Ceremony at Corinthian Yacht Club. Proclaimation and gifts exchange. |
| 3 p.m. | Ramage pierside Commonwealth Pier, Boston. Disembark guests and media. |
Phase III: Marblehead to Boston, 21 July
| 2:15 p.m. | Constitution embarks guests and media. |
| 2:45 p.m. | Halyburton embarks guests and media members. |
| 3:15 p.m. | Constitution renders arrival side honors to designated distinguished visitors. Ramage embarks guests and media. |
| 3:45 p.m. | Constitution underway under tow and conducts 21 gun salute in the vicinity of Ft. Sewall. Fireboat takes the lead. Halyburton underway. |
| 4 p.m. | Ramage underway. |
| 4 to 6 p.m. | Constitution conducts sail demonstration. |
| 5:15 p.m. | Ramage and Halyburton rendezvous with Constitution in Massachusetts Bay and take port/starboard quarter stations 250 yards. |
| 6 p.m. | Ramage and Halyburton pass by and render honors to Constitution |
| 6:10 p.m. | Upon completion of passing, Ramage (2000 yds) and Halyburton (1500 yds) take assigned Form ONE stations ahead of Constitution. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Media stages at Castle Island for photo opportunity. |
| 7 p.m. | As Constitution passes Castle Island, two cannons are rolled into firing position; ship fires 21 gun salute. USMC Detachment mans shrouds and fighting tops. 1797 Marine Detachment takes position at the ship's bowsprit for a small arms firing demonstration. Ramage and Halyburton detach upon completion of 21-gun salute and proceed to respective berths in Boston. |
| 7:25 p.m. | National Park Service raises 90 ft. Navy and Mt. Rushmore flags adjacent to Constitution's pier. |
| 7:45 p.m. | Constitutionand Halyburton pierside Charlestown Navy Yard. |
| 8:15 p.m. | Boston/Charlestown Welcome Ceremony; proclamation and gifts exchanged. Media availability to follow. Ramage pierside Commonwealth Pier, Boston. Disembark guests and media. |
Reviewed: 3 August 2009
