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Odyssey Marine Exploration saw its shipwreck attraction in New Orleans nearly sunk by Hurricane Katrina.
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Tampa Bay Biz Journal
August 29, 2005
Odyssey Marine Exploration saw its shipwreck attraction in New Orleans nearly sunk by Hurricane Katrina.
The grand opening of the attraction was scheduled for last Saturday in New Orleans at the Jax Brewery complex in the French Quarter and the day was declared "Odyssey Shipwreck and Treasure Adventure Day."
Despite the impending hurricane, visitors mingled with Louisiana dignitaries, politicians and company officials before the festivities were cut short when the New Orleans mayor ordered the city evacuated, a release said.
When the opening day affair closed early, employees secured the building and artifacts from the storm. The attraction is on the third floor of its building, and sits on the highest ground in the city.
"It was a harrowing day preparing for Katrina, but no matter what the result of the hurricane, we are sure that the awesome spirit of the people of New Orleans will prevail," said Greg Stem, Odyssey's co-founder, in a release.
Tampa-based Odyssey Marine Exploration (AMEX: OMR) has several shipwreck projects in various stages of development throughout the world.
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Tampa Bay Biz Journal
August 29, 2005
Odyssey Marine Exploration saw its shipwreck attraction in New Orleans nearly sunk by Hurricane Katrina.
The grand opening of the attraction was scheduled for last Saturday in New Orleans at the Jax Brewery complex in the French Quarter and the day was declared "Odyssey Shipwreck and Treasure Adventure Day."
Despite the impending hurricane, visitors mingled with Louisiana dignitaries, politicians and company officials before the festivities were cut short when the New Orleans mayor ordered the city evacuated, a release said.
When the opening day affair closed early, employees secured the building and artifacts from the storm. The attraction is on the third floor of its building, and sits on the highest ground in the city.
"It was a harrowing day preparing for Katrina, but no matter what the result of the hurricane, we are sure that the awesome spirit of the people of New Orleans will prevail," said Greg Stem, Odyssey's co-founder, in a release.
Tampa-based Odyssey Marine Exploration (AMEX: OMR) has several shipwreck projects in various stages of development throughout the world.
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