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American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines

All about American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines provides one of a kind small ship cruises along the inland waterways and rivers of the United States.  With exclusive sailing along the Eastern seaboard of the United States and a handful of American rivers and limited to only 120 guests onboard, American Cruise Lines offers its passengers an up, close and personal cruising experience, topped with exemplary service.

American Cruise Lines Type Private
American Cruise Lines Industry Transportation
American Cruise Lines Founded 1991
American Cruise Lines Headquarters Guilford, CT
American Cruise Lines Products Cruises
American Cruise Lines Website http://www.americancruiselines.com/

American Cruise Lines Ships

  • Queen of the West (1995) (Passenger Capacity: 120 )
  • American Eagle (2000)
  • American Glory (2002) (Passenger Capacity: 49 )
  • American Spirit (2005) (Passenger Capacity: 93)
  • American Star (2007) (Passenger Capacity: 100)
  • Independence (2010) (Passenger Capacity: 104)

American Cruise Lines (ACL)

Since, 1970s and early 80s the company has had its share of ups and downs including going bust but it rose like a phoenix and over the years the company has grown from strength to strength. Currently, American Cruise Lines not only has better ships but has its own shipyard where these American crewed ships are built.

This is the only cruise liner to offer the largest cabins averaging 220 square feet with most of them having an exclusive balcony as well as the only one to provide its guests with multiple public rooms to enjoy and interact instead of just one forward observation lounge. With an emphasis on comfortable exploration of inland waterways and smaller ports which are inaccessible to larger ships, American Cruise Lines itineraries include the Pacific Northwest, Maine, New England Islands, Hudson River, Chesapeake Bay, the Historic South & Golden Isles and Florida, to name a few.

Choose to sail on ‘The Independence’; the brand new cruise ship which carries 104 passengers,  ‘American Star’ or ‘American Spirit’ which have 52 staterooms and a capacity of 100 passengers or go for a more personalized experience on ‘American Glory’ with 31 staterooms and a passenger capacity of just 49 people. If you are looking for a completely different experience in sailing get onboard the 230-foot Queen of the West; propelled by a three-story-high churning paddlewheel. But unlike earlier paddle-wheelers, the Queen of the West doesn’t rely on a steam engine. The Queen of the West is the first overnight passenger sternwheeler to be built and operated in the West in 80 years.

Following are the various voyages offered by American Cruise Lines:

American Cruise Lines Destinations

New England Islands

Discover the seafaring heritage of New England’s quaint islands and seaport villages with American Cruise Lines which offers its passengers a unique and modern style of small ship cruising.
Explore the island gems like Nantucket, Block Island, and Martha’s Vineyard. Walk the cobblestone streets through the 17th century architecture and stroll through rustic yet elegant seaport towns and villages. You can also visit lighthouses that are from the 18th century that have guided many ships back to the busy ports.

Historic South and Golden Isles

Combining and natural beauty this cruise assures an enchanting voyage, as the passengers onboard cruise down the East Coast inland waterway and go back in time and experience the historic old South.
Get charmed by ports like Beaufort and visit the remote islands filled with old legends while relishing the true southern hospitality of the elegant southern cities of Charleston and Savannah. For the naturalist in you, the coastal wildlife preserves presents the unique flora and fauna of this region.

Columbia and Snake Rivers

Go sailing on the beautiful Pacific Ocean, the Columbia and Snake rivers and capturing breath taking changing landscapes. Experience the legendary rivers of the West which capture the imagination and lures travelers with its promise of bigger-than-life adventure. From deep river canyons with lush forested slopes and sparkling waterfalls to majestic snow capped volcanic mountains and the remote high desert country, this is a place of natural wonder, pristine wilderness, and rich history.

Maine Coast and Harbors

Discover the magic of Maine while you cruise through the rivers, bays and historic harbors. Your journey will be studded by charming and well known shipbuilding ports like Boothbay, Bar Harbor, Camden, and Castine. Walk down the historical paths of Belfast while you admire the beautiful Greek revival architecture. Then sit down and relax in an informal environment onboard while you awe at the granite- Mountains of Acadia National Park.

Chesapeake Bay

Accessible only to your small ship and watch the history unfold as you explore the villages and step back into time where the major naval battles were fought be it the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 or the Civil War. Visit the Colonial Williamsburg living history museum or walk through the narrow streets of the blue crab capital of the world.

Hudson River

Experience the various hues of autumn that color the shores of the Hudson River. Flanked by the Catskill Mountains on the western shore and the Taconic and Berkshire Hills to the east, explore the historic cities and towns which date back to Dutch and English rule. Awe at the most magnificent architecture in America and feel the buzz of the most stimulating city in the world; New York.

Don’t stop as the dock in Manhattan get enticed by the renowned art and history museums. Relax your senses in the bright colors and towering mountains which provide a breathtaking backdrop while you sail down the Hudson River and treat your pallet by indulging in mouth-watering feasts prepared by chefs trained at the most prestigious culinary institutes in the world.

Potomac and Tide Waters

Discover and explore the glorious cities and towns that shaped America as some of which have been the nation’s capital in the past. Turn the pages of history, with each port having its own unique chapter in the history of America. Feel the political, economic and social culture of Philadelphia, which is studded with historical landmarks also visit places such as St. Michaels, MD; also known as the ‘town that fooled the British,’ Annapolis; America’s sailing capital and Mt. Vernon and experience the journey of America over the centuries. This cruise is the perfect way to explore the making of America as we know it today.

Mid Atlantic Inland Passage

From Baltimore to Charleston this is a unique small ship cruise which enables you to discover the fabled Intracoastal Waterway as you sail on its smooth, protected course. This cruise offers something for everyone, on one hand feel the energy of the vibrant cities and on the other explore the barrier islands. Unearth the hidden treasures on your small ship which is tailor-made for these inland passages while recounting the folklore and thrilling pirate stories or relax and admire the naturally abundant wildlife and the vast coastline. If you are looking for a journey which is refreshingly different – this one is for you.

East Coast Inland Passage

The East Coast Inland Passage cruise allows onboard guests to catch a glimpse of the natural unspoiled beauty of some of the most scenic preserved areas in the country. Cruising through the connecting rivers, bays, estuaries, and canals, discover and peep into the homes of limitless birds and wildlife. Admire the elegance of a restored southern mansion, the solemn serenity of a Civil War battlefield and the sheer enormity of a plantation.

Great Rivers of Florida

Set sail on the designated American Heritage River; the St. Johns which is one of the few north-flowing rivers above the equator. Re discover the route that adventurous voyagers first followed on the 19th-century paddle-wheelers in search of a tropical paradise. Visit the Ocala National Forest and watch the alligators, playful manatees and majestic bald eagles living in their natural habitats and discover your love for nature.

American Cruise Lines Schedules in Febraury 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
February 26, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star
February 26, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Spirit

American Cruise Lines Schedules in March 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
March 5, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Spirit
March 5, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
March 5, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Star
March 12, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Spirit
March 12, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star
March 12, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
March 19, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Star
March 19, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
March 19, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Spirit
March 26, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
March 26, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Spirit
March 26, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star

American Cruise Lines Schedules in April 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
April 2, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
April 2, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Spirit
April 2, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL Independence
April 2, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Star
April 9, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star
April 9, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Spirit
April 9, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
April 9, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC Independence
April 16, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
April 16, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL Independence
April 16, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
April 16, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Star
April 16, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Spirit
April 23, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Spirit
April 23, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
April 23, 2011 East Coast Inland Passage 14 Jacksonville, FL American Spirit
April 23, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star
April 23, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC Independence
April 23, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
April 30, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Star
April 30, 2011 Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage 7 Charleston, SC American Spirit
April 30, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL Independence
April 30, 2011 East Coast Inland Passage 14 Jacksonville, FL Independence
April 30, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
April 30, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West

American Cruise Lines Schedules in May 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
May 7, 2011 Potomac and Tidewaters 7 Washington DC (Alexandria, VA) American Spirit
May 7, 2011 East Coast Inland Passage 14 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
May 7, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star
May 7, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
May 7, 2011 Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage 7 Charleston, SC Independence
May 7, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
May 14, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 6 Baltimore, MD Independence
May 14, 2011 Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage 7 Charleston, SC American Glory
May 14, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Star
May 14, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
May 14, 2011 Potomac and Tidewaters 7 Philadelphia, PA American Spirit
May 21, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Glory
May 21, 2011 Potomac and Tidewaters 7 Washington DC (Alexandria, VA) American Spirit
May 21, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
May 21, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star
May 21, 2011 East Coast Inland Passage 14 Jacksonville, FL American Star
May 22, 2011 New England Islands 6 Providence, RI Independence
May 28, 2011 Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage 7 Charleston, SC American Star
May 28, 2011 Potomac and Tidewaters 7 Philadelphia, PA American Spirit
May 28, 2011 New England Islands 6 Providence, RI Independence
May 28, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
May 28, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Glory

American Cruise Lines Schedules in June 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
June 4, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
June 4, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Glory
June 4, 2011 Potomac and Tidewaters 6 Washington DC (Alexandria, VA) American Spirit
June 4, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Star
June 5, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 6 Portland, ME Independence
June 11, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
June 11, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 6 Baltimore, MD American Star
June 11, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Glory
June 11, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
June 12, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 6 Portland, ME American Spirit
June 18, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
June 18, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Glory
June 18, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Bangor, ME American Spirit
June 18, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
June 19, 2011 New England Islands 6 Providence, RI American Star
June 25, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Bangor, ME American Spirit
June 25, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
June 25, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 6 Baltimore, MD American Glory
June 25, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
June 25, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence

American Cruise Lines Schedules in July 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
July 2, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
July 2, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
July 2, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Bangor, ME American Spirit
July 2, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
July 3, 2011 New England Islands 6 Providence, RI American Glory
July 9, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 6 Bangor, ME American Spirit
July 9, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
July 9, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Glory
July 9, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
July 9, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
July 16, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Glory
July 16, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
July 16, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
July 16, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
July 17, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 6 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
July 23, 2011 Grand New England 10 Providence, RI American Glory
July 23, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
July 23, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
July 23, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
July 23, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
July 30, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
July 30, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
July 30, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
July 30, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence

American Cruise Lines Schedules in August 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
August 3, 2011 Grand New England 10 Portland, ME American Glory
August 6, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
August 6, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
August 6, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
August 6, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
August 13, 2011 Grand New England 10 Providence, RI American Glory
August 13, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 6 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
August 13, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
August 13, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
August 13, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
August 20, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
August 20, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
August 20, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
August 20, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Bangor, ME American Spirit
August 24, 2011 Grand New England 10 Portland, ME American Glory
August 27, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
August 27, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
August 27, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
August 27, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence

American Cruise Lines Schedules in September 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
September 3, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
September 3, 2011 Grand New England 10 Providence, RI American Glory
September 3, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
September 3, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
September 3, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
September 10, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
September 10, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
September 10, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
September 10, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
September 13, 2011 Grand New England 10 Portland, ME American Glory
September 17, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
September 17, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 7 Portland, ME Independence
September 17, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
September 17, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
September 24, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
September 24, 2011 Maine Coast & Harbors 6 Portland, ME Independence
September 24, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
September 24, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Star
September 24, 2011 New England Islands 7 Providence, RI American Glory

American Cruise Lines Schedules in October 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
October 1, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
October 1, 2011 Hudson River 7 Providence, RI American Star
October 1, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
October 1, 2011 Hudson River 7 Providence, RI American Glory
October 1, 2011 Hudson River 7 Providence, RI Independence
October 8, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
October 8, 2011 Hudson River 7 New York City, NY Independence
October 8, 2011 Hudson River 7 New York City, NY American Glory
October 8, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
October 8, 2011 Hudson River 7 New York City, NY American Star
October 15, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
October 15, 2011 Hudson River 7 New York City, NY American Glory
October 15, 2011 Hudson River 7 New York City, NY American Star
October 15, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
October 15, 2011 Hudson River 6 New York City, NY Independence
October 22, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
October 22, 2011 Hudson River 7 New York City, NY American Star
October 22, 2011 Hudson River 6 New York City, NY American Glory
October 22, 2011 Hudson River 6 New York City, NY Independence
October 22, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
October 29, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
October 29, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
October 29, 2011 Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage 7 Baltimore, MD Independence
October 29, 2011 East Coast Inland Passage 14 Baltimore, MD Independence
October 29, 2011 Hudson River 6 New York City, NY American Star
October 30, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 6 Baltimore, MD American Glory

American Cruise Lines Schedules in November 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
November 5, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Clarkston, WA Queen of the West
November 5, 2011 Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage 7 Baltimore, MD American Glory
November 5, 2011 Chesapeake Bay 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
November 5, 2011 East Coast Inland Passage 14 Baltimore, MD American Glory
November 5, 2011 Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage 7 Baltimore, MD American Star
November 5, 2011 East Coast Inland Passage 14 Baltimore, MD American Star
November 5, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC Independence
November 12, 2011 Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 Portland, OR Queen of the West
November 12, 2011 Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage 7 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
November 12, 2011 East Coast Inland Passage 14 Baltimore, MD American Spirit
November 12, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Star
November 12, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Glory
November 12, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL Independence
November 19, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star
November 19, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Spirit
November 19, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC Independence
November 19, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
November 26, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Spirit
November 26, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Star
November 26, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL Independence
November 26, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory

American Cruise Lines Schedules in December 2011

Date Destination No. of Nights Departure Location Ship
December 3, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC Independence
December 3, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
December 3, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Spirit
December 3, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star
December 10, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL Independence
December 10, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
December 10, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Star
December 10, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Spirit
December 17, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
December 17, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC Independence
December 17, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star
December 17, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Spirit
December 24, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory
December 24, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Star
December 24, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Spirit
December 24, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL Independence
December 31, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC American Spirit
December 31, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Charleston, SC Independence
December 31, 2011 Historic South & Golden Isles 7 Jacksonville, FL American Star
December 31, 2011 Great Rivers of Florida 7 Jacksonville, FL American Glory



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