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On June 10th and 11th
we were joined by the Dighton Middle School 7th grade classes.
Students at bow watch relay crucial information about other
vessels and navigational aids back to the captain and
helmsperson. Students
at the helm steer Ernestina with the
responsibility of safely guiding the ship through traffic in
the Buzzards Bay. Other
students study marine science, history and life aboard a 19th
century schooner. Program Coordinators:
Rhonda Moniz
Captain: Willi Bank
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Here is the track of the ship
for the day on June 10th just about to approach the gates at New
Bedford Harbor entrance.
June 11th track is added to
the image in red.
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At the helm. Students come
aboard and take charge on the ship.
Students
take a look at the planktonic world of the sea.
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 Traudi
Coli telling stories in the fish hold.
The deck has specially
designed openings for access below that can be sealed up if
there is bad weather or heavy seas.
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Another image of the
"Plankton Station"
History and stories from the
fo'c'sle.
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 An
eye dropper is used to place a sample in view through the
microscope. 
Bow
watchers confer on a good signal to relay a sighting back to the
captain and the helmsperson.
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