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This Weekend at the Port of Palm Beach
Photo Credit: Hudson James Earl
Oliver Hazard Perry
Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel, will be open for public tours on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25, from noon to 5 pm each day.
Location:
Berth One Palm Beach
Port of Palm Beach: 1 E. 11th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Suggested donation:
$5 per adult, $1 per child
Connect:
www.facebook.com/events/1824019220983781/
https://www.ohpri.org/about-us/
https://www.facebook.com/ohpri
https://twitter.com/OHPRhodeIsland
Fun Facts:
- Namesake: US Navy Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry led the first US naval victory over the British in the Battle of Lake Erie; War of 1812
- Home Port: Fort Adams, Newport Rhode Island
- Unique Design: First ocean-going, full-rigged ship to be built in the United States in over 100 years!
- A Mighty Fine Crew: Can take on 28 trainees with 17 professional crew members. “Sailing School Vessel” means OHP doesn’t take on passengers, everyone has a role.