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Sailing School Vessel

Oliver Hazard Perry

Self-Guided Tour

Our mission is to provide innovative and empowering education-at-

sea programs to promote personal and professional growth

www.ohpri.org

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Quick Facts About the Ship!

The ship is named after Oliver Hazard Perry, a native Rhode Islander and Naval Hero in War of 1812. He was the Commander of the American Naval fleet that met the British forces in the Battle of Lake Erie. His most famous victory was over the British near Put-In-Bay where he declared “We have met the enemy and they are ours.” Oliver Hazard Perry is 200 feet long, 3 masted, full-rigged Tall Ship. A full-rigged ship is a sailing vessel with three or more masts, all of them square-rigged; Square rig is a type of sail and rigging arrangement in which the primary driving sails are carried on horizontal spars which are perpendicular, or square, to the keel of the vessel and to the masts. Oliver Hazard Perry is the first full-rigged ocean-going tall ship built in the U.S. in more than 100 years.

• Homeport: Fort Adams, Newport, RI • Rig: Full-rigged ship • Rig Height: 130’ • Sail Area: 14,000 sq. ft. (20 sails) • Length:

• Sparred: 207’ • On deck: 128’ • Waterline: 117’

• Hull: Steel • Draft: 13’ • Beam: 30’6’’ • Power: Twin 385 hp CAT bio-diesel engines • Capacity: 49 overnight (including 17 professional crew)

The ship is not a replica but a modern, steel-hulled vessel purpose-built for training and education to the highest modern safety standards. She does bear a ‘family resemblance' to American naval vessels of the early 1800s. She is sailed by 17 professional crew and educators and embarks up to 32 additional ‘trainees' for overnight voyages. While the majority of the ship's

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programs are geared to youth---mostly high school and college---there are some general admission voyages for adults, younger students and families. There will be many opportunities to sail with us but no passengers will ever be carried aboard the ship. She is inspected and certified by the US Coast Guard as a Sailing School Vessel (SSV). All who sail aboard her will fully participate in the ship's operation. “My time aboard Oliver Hazard Perry has been nothing short of incredible. The combination of being amongst total strangers and deep, deep waters makes an experience like no other. I came here with a hope of weakening my fear of swimming in ocean water. What I didn’t expect was to also conquer a slight fear of heights. The crew members are some of the nicest people I’ve met, and my fellow trainees now feel like old friends. Although waking up early sucked, and having less skin on your hands at the end of the day than the beginning got annoying, this journey has ignited a love of sailing and I have no doubt that I’ll miss this boat and these people for as long as I remember this trip (forever).”

- Luca Germon, Trainee, Summer 2016

Off-Limits Areas! For your safety some of the ship’s working areas are off-limits to visitors, these include accommodations for 49, library, ship’s office, engine room, bosun’s stores, and workspace for the senior crew and officers.

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Let’s Take A Look Around…… 1. The Rig. The masts are named fore, main and mizzen (from bow to stern). Holding the masts

in place are about 4 miles of permanent, or standing rigging. There are twenty sails, which are controlled by seven miles of rope, or running rigging. The masts are 13 ½ stories high (Main mast approximately 130’; fore mast 120’; mizzen mast 100’). The square sails are set and trimmed by hauling lines from deck, but only once the crew have climbed aloft and loosened each sail. The tough job comes when it’s time to bring her back to the dock and “harbor furl” each sail; they can weigh up to 250lb each.

2. The Bowsprit protrudes approximately 65 ft from the bow of the ship. Its purpose is to

provide a base for the ship’s four headsails (the fore topmast staysail, the inner jib, the outer jib, and the flying jib). When these sails are hoisted, or raised, or when they are lowered, crew members go onto the bowsprit to work with the lines, or gaskets, that furl the sails neatly.

3. The Foredeck. Forward of the foremast, is the foredeck. Here you will find the windlass, the

large winches that are used to haul in the chain and two 1,200 pound anchors. The windlass is the only mechanical assistance used on the ship. Everything else is done by hand.

4. The Ship’s Bell is mounted on the foredeck. The primary use for the bell is signaling the ship’s

location when it is in the fog, or to let everyone know lunch is ready.

5. The Science Lab, located in the large deckhouse amidships (in the middle of the ship on the main deck) is well equipped for high school level science, with plenty of space for our University Partners to bring on additional tools. Our programs comprise a diverse schedule of experimentation, observation and exploration utilizing various oceanographic equipment to expose students to career paths, research opportunities and environmental threats

6. The Afterdeck, also called the poop deck is the raised portion of the deck in the stern of the

ship. The purpose of the raised deck is to allow the captain and the crew see what’s in front of the ship as they maneuver. It also helps them see the sails and the rigging and to supervise work going on aloft. When underway, one of the roles of crew and trainees is to stand Bow Watch, keeping a lookout and reporting back to the person on the helm of any obstacles or vessels up ahead they may not be able to see.

7. The Helm, raised from the afterdeck for an improved view, is the main steering location for

the ship. The crew member (usually a trainee) at the helm can see forward and also see the GPS, the radar and other navigation instruments in the deckhouse. The wheel itself, the oldest item on the ship, is from the early part of the 20th Century. At all times when the ship is underway a crew member will be stationed at the helm to steer.

8. The Binnacle is made of brass, contains the magnetic steering compass for the ship. The

captain and the navigators set the desired compass course and the person at the helm use

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the compass to fix the course. Like the wheel, the binnacle is an antique. Trainees will work with the professional crew to plot our position regularly and determine the best course.

Time to go below: Let’s descend the companionway – the nautical term for the stairway that goes to the lower decks 9. The Galley, the nautical term for the kitchen and food preparation area. This is where the

meals for all 49 crew and trainees aboard are prepared. All the appliances are electric and built to the highest commercial standards. We also have a large area below the galley for dry stores and 3 more freezers.

10. The mess area is next to the galley. This is where everyone eats their meals, usually in two

shifts as one group will be on watch. The icemaker and 19 gallon coffee maker are a big luxury on a tall ship. You’ve probably also noticed the air conditioning down below, another luxury for which we are grateful on a black hulled ship.

11. Cabins: Along the port side of the ship are seven 2-person cabins, two of which are

wheelchair accessible (there is a wheelchair lift on the companionway down from the science lab, quite a unique feature on a Tall Ship). These cabins all have their own private en-suite head and shower. This berths are for teachers, chaperones, visiting scientists, and senior crew, and are also available as an upgrade on our general admission voyages.

12. The Engine Room is closed off to the public during tours for safety reasons. It is equipped

with twin 385 horsepower caterpillar engines and three generators, which run on 20% biodiesel supplied by Newport BioDiesel. The ship also has full HVAC, Water Maker, water heaters, Ensolve oil water separators, black water treatment

13. The Charles Weschler Great Cabin is the aftermost space on the ship. This area, which is

dedicated by his family to a naval officer who was lost during WW II, has several functions. It is an educational area, a meeting space and a reception area. While here you can see videos about Lt. Weschler as well as about Oliver Hazard Perry himself.

“My son has not stopped talking about his week of sailing. He talked the whole way home with a huge smile on his face about steering the ship at night, with the stars above, the meaning of the flags, the knots and the importance of tying them correctly, and new vocabulary and commands. I am so grateful my son was able to have this truly amazing experience, and I am seeing how thoroughly it has impacted his thinking and interests! Thank you all so very much for the kindness and generosity of everyone involved with this program at OHP, all the crew and donors!"

- Linda Daigle, Epping NH

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JOIN THE OHP ADVENTURE!

Please check out our website for more information on sailing with us, employment & volunteer opportunities, teen summer programs, school programs, donations, blogs and more……

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Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island , 29 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840

email: info@ohpri.org

phone: (401) 841-0080

Any other questions? A member of our crew will be glad to answer them!

Special Thanks to our Marine Trade Partners