Today we’ve had 100 pages accessed from the beautiful island of Martinique. Welcome Aboard, whomever you may be, everyone is welcome here to peruse the files and post any questions or photos they may have about the Chris Craft Commander, or closely related topics. Please feel comfortable to post photos, or ask questions, or just share part of your boating culture with the rest of us.
All the best, Happy New Year!
Paul
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Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, having a total area of 1,128 km². It is an overseas département (département d'outre-mer, or DOM) of France. Like the other DOMs, Martinique is also one of the 26 régions of France (as a région d'outre-mer), and an integral part of the Republic. As part of France, Martinique is part of the European Union, the currency used is the euro. Its official language is French, although almost all of its inhabitants also speak Antillean Creole (Créole Martiniquais).
As an overseas départment of France, Martinique's culture is blends French and Caribbean influences. Its former capital, Saint-Pierre (destroyed by a volcanic eruption), was often referred to as the Paris of the Lesser Antilles. Following French custom, many businesses close at midday, then reopen later in the afternoon. The official language is French, although many Martinicans speak Antillean Creole. Based in French, Martinique's Creole also incorporates elements of English, Spanish, Portuguese, and African languages. Originally passed down through oral storytelling traditions, it continues to be used more often in speech than in writing.
The above descriptions were lifted from reference sources on the Internet. They give a brief overview of the Country, but nothing about the boating culture. I am sure there are some Chris Craft Commanders there, and it’s only a matter of time before we find them!!!
