Experience the inner workings of a freighter and tug like never before with 
A Day in the Life Tour: Chief Engineer
 — an exclusive, 
behind-the-scenes look
 at life as a chief engineer aboard the 
Col. James M. Schoonmaker
 Museum Ship and the Museum Tug 
Ohio 
on 
Saturday, May 17 at 11 am or 1 pm
. This is more than just a tour — it's a rare opportunity to explore areas of our historic ships that are typically off-limits to the public and get an insider’s view of the hidden spaces that keep these vessels running.
During this immersive 90-minute experience, you’ll follow in the footsteps of a chief engineer and uncover the secrets of ship operations, including access to “hard-hat only” locations like:
The 
Schoonmaker’s
 Owner’s Galley — a rarely seen, behind-the-scenes workspace.
The 
Schoonmaker’s
 Engine Room — explore the ship’s powerhouse and the lowest points of the boat.
The Tug 
Ohio’s
 Engine Room — see how this historic vessel was powered and maintained.
The 
Ohio’s
 Forward Cabins — step into the crew's living quarters and experience what life was like aboard the tug.
From the 
Schoonmaker's
 original boiler bricks to the latest restoration efforts, you'll get up close and personal with maritime history — all from the unique perspective of a chief engineer.
Additional Details:
Tours last approximately 90 minutes and are offered to groups of 12 or fewer at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
This is a physically demanding tour with steep, narrow stairways and low headroom. Be prepared for climbing, bending, and navigating tight spaces.
We will provide hard hats and gloves for each participant.
Please dress appropriately — closed-toed shoes, long pants, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty are required.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the life of a chief engineer and see history from a whole new angle. Spaces are limited — secure your spot today!
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Toledo is an ancient city of Spain, 70 kilometers south of Madrid. The city has a long history and was once the capital of Spain. The architecture combines Gothic, Moorish, Baroque and other styles. Toledo was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 for its rich historical and cultural heritage and unique urban landscape. 🚗 Transportation Guide From Madrid to Toledo Ancient City, there are three main modes of transportation: 1️⃣ Train: From Madrid Atocha Railway Station, about 30 minutes to Toledo Railway Station, fare &euro;10. After 20 minutes walk to the Old Town. 2️⃣ Bus: Take the subway to Plaza Eliptica, transfer to ALSA bus directly to TOLEDO, round-trip fare is about 9.6 EUR, 50 minutes one way. Bus time will vary depending on traffic conditions, but usually about 1 hour. 3️⃣ Group tour: It is very worry-free to have a Chinese tour guide 🏰 Main attractions ⭐️ Toledo Cathedral 💒 Tickets: &euro;10 Opening hours: Spring and summer 10:00-18:40, autumn and winter 10:00-17:40 The exterior building has a beautiful view and is a good place to take pictures and punch in. ⭐️ Toledo Castle (Alc&aacute;zar de Toledo) 🏰 The castle combines Moore, Visigoth and Christian styles and is a microcosm of Toledo&#39;s history. The appearance is unique, although the city wall has been damaged for historical reasons, it is still worth seeing after reconstruction. ⭐️ Valley Observation Deck (Mirador Del Valle) 🌄 Walk to the observation deck to take a panoramic view of the ancient city. Down the mountain road, you can walk through the Alcantara Bridge (Puente de Alc &aacute;ntara) and return to the ancient city. ⭐️ The author of the Cervantes statue Don Quixote has lived here many times in his life. Some scenes in the novel are based on this 💰 Souvenir 1️⃣ Double Eagle Model Refrigerator Sticker/Keychain Double Eagle is the city emblem here. You can&#39;t see it elsewhere. Memorial significance 2️⃣ Malaysian leather gold silk inlaid jewelry black gold jewelry jewelry is very beautiful leaving here the price is doubled and the style is not much, I didn&#39;t buy regret 3️⃣ knife Swiss military knife prototype from Spain, here store has a lot of knives to sell, the style is unique. Remember to buy it and put it in your checked luggage

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Historic buildings

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I drove from Madrid to Cordoba and visited the ancient city. Due to time constraints, I only visited the cathedral, the San Martin Bridge, and the observation deck. This ancient city is still worth a day to visit.

San Martin's Bridge

旅の径

Located on the west side of the ancient city of Toledo, the San Martin Bridge is a medieval bridge across the Tagus River. Construction began in the 13th century and was completed in the late 14th century.
Two Gothic-style defense towers stand at the bridgehead. The five-arch stone bridge with one large arch and four small arches is similar to the Zhaozhou Bridge in my country.
Looking at the stone bridge, the mottled appearance tells the vicissitudes of history, the city emblem at the bridgehead shows the immortal glory, and the monastery in the distance blooms with a tall figure...

The Alcázar

The Alc&aacute;zar Castle in Toledo is located at the highest point of the ancient city. It is a castle with a long history and a tragic fate.
In the third century, a Roman palace was built; in the tenth century, after Muslims conquered Toledo, they built this commanding height of the ancient city into a fortress; in the eleventh century, Christianity recaptured Toledo and built a castle here; during the reign of Carlos I in the sixteenth century, the castle was converted into a royal palace; after his successor Philip II moved the capital to Madrid, the castle lost its original important status and served as a prison, barracks, workshop and military academy.
During the Spanish Civil War, the castle was severely damaged in the war; after the war, in order to commend the soldiers guarding the castle, Franco ordered the castle to be rebuilt as it was, and it has been preserved to this day.

Today&#39;s castle is square, magnificent and majestic; the bottom floor of the castle has some ruins left as a memorial; the main body of the castle has become a military museum and library; the top floor of the castle has a 360&deg; panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the ancient city.

Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes

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The cloisters and church are full of beautiful details, well worth a look. Wonderful old monastery. Although it is a bit far from the center of Toledo, it is worth visiting. The ticket was quite reasonable, only 3 euro per adult.

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