Charles River
School
Overnight program from New Bedford to ProvidenceAfter departing Potter's Cove on the
north end of Prudence Island, we sailed up into
the Narragansett to India Point Park for
disembarkation. This is very near the dock where
Ernestina came in as a Cape Verdean packet in the
1950's and '60's with cargo and immigrants from
across the Atlantic!
The students from Charles River
School got a taste of the immigrant experience
with what it is like to leave from one port (New
Bedford, MA) and arrive at a new one they had
never seen before (Providence, RI). Do they speak
the same language in Massachusetts and Rhode
Island?
Our 6th grade trip on the Ernestina was
one that we will never forget. We left Charles
River School on Tuesday morning, hoping to find
adventure on the open waters aboard the 107 year
old schooner. We arrived, made ourselves
comfortable, heard about safety, and left the
port of New Bedford, MA. Here are some of
the things that we did: hoisted some sails,
climbed the bow and mast, ate delicious food, and
hauled up the anchor. On our watches, we
cleaned the ship, steered at the helm, navigated,
bow watched, and boat checked. Overall, we
had a wonderful time.
Thanks to everyone on board.
Todd
Weather:
Blustery and Cold with the passage of a cold
front overnight.
Captain: Doug Nemeth
Program Coordinator: Inette Rex
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