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**New 2025 Edition Ship Calendars Now Available for Purchase**

River artist Johnny Truesdell has released the 2025 edition of *Ships of the Seaway: A Calendar of Ships From The 1000 Islands Region of NY State.* The calendar features artwork showcasing the ships of the Thousand Islands region and is available for purchase both in-store and online.

Pricing for the calendars is as follows:

- 1 Calendar for $20

- 2 Calendars for $36

- 3 Calendars for $90

- 6 Calendars for $75

- 8 Calendars for $64

- 10 Calendars for $140

Locals in Alexandria Bay, NY, can purchase the calendars at the Valero Station located across from the Big M Supermarket. According to Thousand Islands Winery, plenty of calendars are still available there, but they are expected to sell out quickly.

For those unable to visit in person, online orders are still an option. However, customers are encouraged to place online orders promptly to ensure delivery in time for the holiday season. Online purchases can be made at [johnnytruesdell.com](https://johnnytruesdell.com/ref/facebook/).

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the beauty of the Thousand Islands region with Johnny Truesdell’s stunning ship-themed calendar.

Source: Thousand Islands Winery

Source Type: winery

Source Location: Alexandria Bay

Alexandria, LA

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