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	The Seattle Times: Living: For the love of a bike: Lust for mopeds revs their little engines
		The Larsens are members of the Mosquito Fleet, the Seattle branch of the Moped Army.
		The Mosquito Fleet is the Seattle branch of the Moped Army, its only West Coast extension.
		When the fleet's president, Kevin Barrans, 26, was in a motorcycle accident several weeks ago that left lhis knee dislocated, the group helped pay his medical bills.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/living/2002069263_moped22.html (800 words)

	Mosquito Fleet
		Today there is discussion of a Mosquito Fleet Trail, a pedestrian/bicycle path, as well as Scenic Byway designation for the corridor connecting many of the old Mosquito Fleet landings.
		In addition to the Mosquito Fleet Trail, Kitsap County is currently pursuing “Scenic Byway” status for the Mosquito Fleet corridor, meaning that the route would be designated a scenic driving route for visitors and tourists across the state.
		The Mosquito Fleet Scenic Byway may be an amazing tool for bringing to light the colorful history of local and trans-Sound ferries that were the Peninsula’s main means of transport for over 75 years.
	www.visitkitsap.com /blog/mosquitofleet (732 words)

	Definition of Mosquito from dictionary.net
		Mosquito bar, Mosquito net, a net or curtain for excluding mosquitoes, -- used for beds and windows.
		Mosquito hawk (Zo["o]l.), a dragon fly; -- so called because it captures and feeds upon mosquitoes.
		Mosquito netting, a loosely-woven gauzelike fabric for making mosquito bars.
	www.dictionary.net /mosquito (127 words)

	Mosquito
		One of the worst insect pests found in temperate and tropical regions, the mosquito was especially troublesome in the West Indies during the era of pirates and sailing ships.
		The second Mosquito, one of the cutters built for Potomac at the Washington Navy Yard, had an active role in controlling pirates in the West Indies.
		In 1823, Commodore David Porter formed his “Mosquito Fleet”, part of the West India Squadron, of barges Mosquito, Gallinipper, Gnat, Sandfly, and Midge, operating from Thompson’s Island.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/m15/mosquito-ii.htm (199 words)

	Mosquito Control Georgetown County South Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Since all mosquitoes need water during their early stages of life, water-holding containers such as tree holes, tires, tin cans, uncovered boats; leaf-clogged rain gutters and planters may breed mosquitoes.
		Mosquitoes contract the virus by feeding on birds that have the virus.
		A: The department conducts mosquito surveillance throughout the county in low-lying areas and dredged spoil areas through out the county, in effort to decrease mosquitoes breeding in the county.
	www.georgetowncountysc.org /mosquitocontrol/default.html (495 words)

	The Mosquito Fleet
		The result is a collection of 15 mosquitos pictured and several more that could easily be built.
		It was my first mosquito as a BAR and I have built it twice.
		If you are interested in building upscale mosquitos, don't hesitate to email me as I have plenty of experience.
	www-personal.umich.edu /~mbear/mosquito.html (1402 words)

	de Havilland DH 98 Mosquito aircraft profile. Aircraft Database of the Fleet Air Arm Archive 1939-1945
		Because of the glued-and-screwed wooden construction, early Mosquitoes were not suited to the tropics where exposure to high humidity and rain caused the airframe to warp and the glue to dissolve.
		One Mosquito LR359 was fitted with an arrester hook and served as pre-prototype for the De Havilland Mosquito TR.33 and arrived at the RAE, Farnborough on 28 February 1944 for Deck Landing trials and in March 1944 was sent to 778 squadron at Crail for further Deck Landing trials.
		The RAF Mosquito were also contributary to providing invaluable PR photographic data to the Admiralty prior to their Fairey Barracuda attacks on the German Battleship Tirpitz in Alta Fjord, in April 1944.
	www.fleetairarmarchive.net /Aircraft/Mosquito.htm (1260 words)

	Mosquito Management - Resources - MosquitoManagement
		Mosquito Prevention - Can't find what you are looking for that deals with Mosquito Prevention; you can bet our huge resource of Mosquito Prevention will have it.
		The Virginia Mosquito Control Association - The Virginia Mosquito Control Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1947.
		Mosquito Fleet - Orca whale watching tours in the San Juan Islands, Puget Sound, and Seattle area.
	www.mosquitomanagement.com /resources/mosquito-management.html (217 words)

	Introducing
		Seeing the need for activities that suited the growing number of modest-sized powerboats and runabouts populating the Club grounds, a small group of HYC visionaries huddled in the Porthole in 1988 - The Mosquito Fleet was born.
		The Mosquito Fleet Flag, bearing the fl HYC Mosquito rampant on a white field, became prominent across the HYC harbor and, not surprisingly, began showing up on increasingly larger vessels and even (gulp) sailboats.
		If the Mosquito Fleet passes your scrutiny, initiation dues (first year), are $75, which includes the Fleet Burgee, and $10 will still cover annual membership dues.
	www.houstonyachtclub.com /private_area/associations/mosquito_fleet.htm (421 words)

	Mentoring program builds 'em, floats 'em: 2/8
		Although it’s an all volunteer staff, Dunlap and Kendall are at the core of the mosquito fleet’s activities, organizing everything from rowing trips to boat building and maintenance.
		The mosquito fleet has built three small skiffs and two 34-foot, fixed-seat gigs which they row on the Ashley River from the City Marina.
		The New Charleston Mosquito Fleet is supported by MUSC, the City Marina, Sea Island Boatworks, Gaulart and Malliclet (Fast and French), J.M.O. Woodworks, J.H.B. Associates, and private donations.
	www.musc.edu /catalyst/archive/2002/co2-8mentoring.html (832 words)

	Kitsap County Public Works - Mosquito Fleet Trail
		There are over 40 history Mosquito Fleet ports along Kitsap County's 228 miles of Puget Sound shoreline.
		Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, working with the mayors of the incorporated cities, other agencies and other interested organizations is seeking to preserve and enrich the Mosquito Fleet history.
		The Mosquito Fleet Trail Heritage Tour Route is a cooperative effort by City of Port Orchard, City of Bainbridge Island, City of Bremerton, City of Poulsbo, Kitsap County, Bainbridge Island Historical Society and Museum, Kitsap County Historical Society, and the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau.
	www.kitsapgov.com /mosquito (336 words)

	HistoryLink Essay:Puget Sound's Mosquito Fleet
		They were so numerous that people said they resembled a "swarm of mosquitoes." The heyday of the Mosquito Fleet ended in the 1930s when competition with rail and road transportation put the fleet out of business.
		The halcyon years of the Mosquito Fleet lasted from the 1880s to the early 1920s.
		The last remaining steam-powered survivor of the Mosquito Fleet is the National Historic Landmark Vessel Virginia V.
	www.historylink.org /essays/printer_friendly/index.cfm?file_id=869 (906 words)

	Sport Fishing in La Paz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sport Fishing in La Paz, Baja California - Mexico with the Mosquito Fleet will reward you with some of the greatest sport fishing available in La Paz, Baja California Sur.
		Mosquito fleet is the oldest sport fishing fleet in La Paz, serving Sea of Cortez fishermen since 1984.
		Our goal is to get you to the best fishing grounds as well as have the best fishing tackle available for the job so you can land the big ones.
	www.bajamosquitofleet.com (138 words)

	Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal - Special Report Article
		Just four years since the planning for the Mosquito Fleet Trail was completed, the County closes in on its official designation as a Heritage Tour Route in the National Scenic Byways program.
		The Mosquito Fleet Trail appears to have all the elements for qualifying in this category going for it, with its rich history and points of interest along a well-conceived land-based trail system.
		This fleet was operational until the middle of the 1900's when roads and bridges were developed to link communities together.
	www.kpbj.com /report/articles/2005-11-05-RPT-04.html (1030 words)

	Mosquito - Resources - MosquitoManagement
		Anti Mosquito Patch - The Natural Mosquito RepellentNatural mosquito repellent for outdoors and indoors - Safe & effective mosquito control solution to repel mosquitoes and prevent mosquito bites.
		Mosquito Repellent and DEET - Wearing long sleeves and pants is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family against mosquito bites, as is using mosquito repellent that contains DEET.
		Canopies - Mosquito Magnet - EZ Up Tents - Gas Logs - Canopy...
	www.mosquitomanagement.com /resources/mosquito.html (303 words)

	Article - St. Charles Winery and the Mosquito Fleet Museum on Stretch Island near Grapeview, WA
		The mosquito fleet was a group of small passenger and freight steamers which sailed from the Coleman dock in Seattle to all over Puget Sound.
		The wall maps also show there was mosquito fleet service on Lake Washington, and the places where they landed.
		It’s interesting to note that the trend towards “foot-ferries” is reminiscent of the days of the “Mosquito Fleet”.
	www.winesquire.com /articles/2005/tomassi0505.htm (2457 words)

	Baja's Mosquito Fleet Fish Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Special thanks to the Mosquito Fleet and our Captain "Toto" they are very accomodating and helpful and ensure that you have a nice day fishing.
		Today we can say that she is part of the club of the Mosquito Fleet fishing Team.
		If you see the picture you can agree with me that she is holding on her hands the fishing member club card, don't you think?.
	www.bajamosquitofleet.com /fish/fish_report.htm (853 words)

	Mosquito Control - Resources - Mosquito-Pro
		Mosquito Curtains - http://www.mosquitocurtains.com - The Mosquito Curtain is a beautiful and inexpensive alternative to a screened-in porch that can be removed and washed for covered porches, gazebos and under decks.
		Mosquito Repellent for Mosquito Control Home Page Mosquito Repellent - Get a mosquito repellent that works.
		This page gives details of Anopheles Mosquito, the killer insect that spreads malaria, its habits, life style, and clues to its control.
	www.mosquito-pro.com /resources/mosquito-control.html (335 words)

	Narrative Journalist
		Seattleâs Mosquito Fleet is one of 19 moped groups that are affiliated with the Moped Army, according to the Armyâs Web site.
		Most of the Fleet members are seasoned mopeders and long-time members of the Seattle chapter.
		Barrans is one of the founders of The Fleet and Jurado is a local singer/songwriter whose songs have found much airtime on KEXP.
	www.com.washington.edu /nj/article.m?id=67 (1440 words)

	DIYmedia.net - Mosquito Fleet Audio
		We'll begin with cuts from interviews done with a handful of Mosquito Fleet participants; it was hard to catch people flitting back and forth between transmitters, and some people don't want any publicity.
		An organizer at heart and not to be messed with, she (along with members of the FRA crew) helped get parties started on 96.9 and 89.1, and may have had a hand in operations on 104.1 as well.
		He prepped the battlefield for the Fleet's tactical occupation of the Seattle FM dial and did lots of installation work in the field.
	www.diymedia.net /audio/mfaudio.htm (376 words)

	MOSQUITO FLEET ATTACKING VERA CRUZ AND CASTLE AT SAN JUAN DE ULLOA - March, 1847
		Formerly the Isabel and Pueblano, respectively, they were seized as prizes when the city of Tampico was captured on November 14, 1846.
		To support the army at Vera Cruz, Commodore Perry dispatched the Mosquito Fleet under Commodore Josiah Tatnall in the Spitfire.
		On March 22 and 23 these ships took up a position off Point Hornos on the east side of Vera Cruz, close to the city and the castle San Juan d'Ulloa.
	www.aztecclub.com /art/vcruz03.htm (385 words)

	The Mosquito Fleet on the Kitsap Peninsula
		Today, there are still a few opportunities to travel this way, primarily on the Bremerton-Port Orchard foot ferry runs where the ship's Captain also serves as crew and money-taker. Modern passenger-only ferries run between Seattle and Bremerton, and Seattle and Kingston.
		Most of the fleet has been replaced by the larger Washington State ferries, which carry millions of autos and foot passengers across the sound each year and are considered part of the state's highway system.
		One of the most colorful auto ferries to grace the Puget Sound was the Kalakala (photo), the only Art Deco ferry ever constructed.
	www.visitkitsap.com /default.asp?ID=16 (467 words)

	Images from the world of BCS
		The vessels of these two companies make up what we refer to as the "mosquito fleet", so called because of the relatively small size of their boats and their ability to make deliveries in some of the more remote coastal towns not serviced by the larger container vessels.
		Going back close to 50 years now, the mosquito fleet has played an integral role in the transportation infrastructure of the Alaska fishing industry.
		Whether its getting supplies to the far flung reaches of Alaska, unloading fishing vessels in Dutch Harbor or pulling fish from plants throughout the state; the mosquito fleet does it all.
	www.bellcold.com /mosquito-fleet.html (225 words)

	Books about Mosquito-borne diseases - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Human exposure to mosquito-control pesticides--Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia, 2002 and 2003.(Cases explain the potential helath impact of mosquito...
		Dengue: piequete que mata: infección que transmite un mosquito.
		The Stegomyia mosquitoes of South Africa and some neighbouring territories: Including chapters on the mosquito-borne virus diseases of the Ethiopian zoo-geographical...
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /m/mosquito/books.htm (1504 words)

	The "Mosquito Fleet" - WWII PT Boats
		The PT squadrons were called the "Mosquito Fleet." PTs were tiny and light.
		PT 109 may have been the most well-known among the "Mosquito Fleet." This boat was part of a squadron based in the Solomon Islands.
		Many, including John F. Kennedy, kept in contact with their shipmates long after the war was over.
	www.edhelper.com /ReadingComprehension_35_436.html (688 words)

	Amazon.com: Building the Mosquito Fleet: The U.S. Navy's First Torpedo Boats: Books: Richard V. Simpson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		ÝÝBuilding the Mosquito Fleet: The U.S. Navyís First Torpedo Boats traces the important and often dramatic history of the involvement between the U.S. Navy and the Herreshoff brothersí marine yards over a period of more than thirty years.
		The building of the Mosquito fleet began with a blind man and his mechanically minded brother.
		Building the Mosquito fleet was a most enjoyable book to read.
	www.amazon.com /Building-Mosquito-Fleet-Navys-Torpedo/dp/0738505080 (1506 words)

	Reefs, Wrecks and Rascals - Commodore Porter and the Mosquito Fleet
		Reefs, Wrecks and Rascals - Commodore Porter and the Mosquito Fleet
		The spread of piracy in the Caribbean angered the American government, and as the losses of American ships increased, both ship owners and the American public demanded action be taken.
		The ships were referred to as the “Mosquito Fleet” due to the small and shallow drafted vessels used.
	www.melfisher.org /reefswrecks/porter.htm (308 words)

	quilcene
		The history of hull # 214056 is these days all but forgotten, save by Mosquito Fleet enthusiasts.
		The truth is hull 214056 is far more remembered today as the Mosquito Fleet steamer
		Quite unrecongizable as her former trim Mosquito Fleet steamer, the ferry nevertheless had touches of elegance built into her.
	www.evergreenfleet.com /quilcene.html (1330 words)

	Mosquito Fleet-Seattle Washington orca whale watching tour-Home
		Attention valued customer: The Mosquito Fleet service has ended for the season.
		Mosquito Fleet is a leading Wildlife Adventure Company in Washington State, operating naturalist-guided Orca whale watching tours in the San Juan Islands, Puget Sound, and areas North of Seattle.
		Our goal is to provide an exciting, memorable, educational, and safe whale watching experience that shows guests the beauty of Orca whales, Puget Sound marine life, and the San Juan Islands.
	www.whalewatching.com (205 words)

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