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Transpacific — is a contemporary term referring to travel over a stretch of water between the Asia Pacific region and the West Coast of United States, namely, the Pacific Ocean. For example, flights from U.S. to New Zealand via Hawaii are considered a… … Wikipedia
transpacific — [trans΄pə sif′ik] adj. 1. crossing or spanning the Pacific 2. on the other side of the Pacific … English World dictionary
transpacific — adjective Date: 1891 1. a. crossing or extending across the Pacific Ocean < transpacific airlines > b. relating to or involving crossing the Pacific Ocean < transpacific airfares > 2. a. situated or occurring beyond the Pacific Ocean b. of,… … New Collegiate Dictionary
TransPacific Hawaii College — Established1977Closed … Wikipedia
Transpacific Route Case — The Transpacific Route Case was a major administrative law case argued before the Civil Aeronautics Board for much of the 1960 s. Before the case, the only U.S. airlines permitted to fly transpacific routes were Pan Am and Northwest Orient.… … Wikipedia
Transpacific Yacht Race — The Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac) is an offshore yacht race starting off Point Fermin near Los Angeles and ending off Diamond Head in Honolulu, a distance of around 2,225 nautical miles (4121 km). Started in 1906, it is one of yachting s… … Wikipedia
Transpacific Yacht Club — The Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC) is responsible organizing the world renowned Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac) from Los Angeles to Honolulu during odd numbered years. The Transpac Race was originally the vision of Hawaii’s King Kalakaua as a… … Wikipedia
Transpacific Race — ▪ yachting also called Honolulu Race one of the world s oldest major ocean races for sailing yachts, a 2,225 mile (3,580 kilometre) event run from various California harbours to Honolulu, Hawaii. It was first held in 1906 and made a… … Universalium
Transpacific Race Table — ▪ Table Transpacific Race year winning yacht owner 1906 Lurline H.H. Sinclair 1908 Lurline H.H. Sinclair 1910 Hawaii Honolulu Yachting Club 1912 Lurline A.E. Davis 1923 Diablo A.R. Pedder 1925 Mariner L.A. Norris 1926 Invader D.M. Lee 1928 Teva C … Universalium
transpacific — /trans peuh sif ik/, adj. 1. passing or extending across the Pacific. 2. beyond or on the other side of the Pacific. [1890 95; TRANS + PACIFIC] * * * … Universalium
