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Rhode Island's New Tall Ship Sets Sail

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry embarks on its major voyage

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After years of anticipation, the Sailing School Vessel Oliver Hazard Perry (named after Rhode Island’s War of 1812 naval hero) is complete. It is the flagship for the non-profit Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI), originally Tall Ships Rhode Island. The mission of OHPRI is to directly advance sail training and adventure education. This 190-foot ship will offer a wide variety of educational programs. Not only will OHPRI offer a range of academic STEAM courses (from science to engineering, and even the arts), but this ship-turned-sailing school will give students the ability to explore the ship’s technology. Fitting 36 to 85 students for each program, depending on the program’s length, students from middle school to college can settle into the ship’s classroom, library and even science labs. Family programs will be offered on occasion as well. For those who aren’t interested in taking classes but want to get involved, OHPRI is always welcoming donations and volunteer applications to keep this unique campus up and running. The Oliver Hazard Perry’s Education at Sea Dedication Weekend happens on July 5-7, celebrating the ship’s official title as an education vessel. OHPRI’s website offers tickets for Friday’s dinner and dancing at the Newport Yachting Center and information on the rest of the weekend’s free events at Fort Adams– OHPRI’s future location.

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