Guided Deck tour (Final V4).pdf 1 4/2/18 1:11 PM 1 THE AFTERDECK 5 THE GALLEY 6 THE MESS AREA 7 THE LIBRARY 8 THE MAIN MAST (off limits) (off limits) Also called the “quarterdeck”. This raise in Here, the meals are prepared. No hard tack here! The food is Most learning happens on deck, The main mast is the tallest of the masts, 130 the deck provides increased visibility. Below the galley is a large area phenomenal and plentiful! but often trainees will regroup in feet tall. Holding the masts in place is about 4 called “dry stores,” which holds Typically, the ship’s company eats the library for classes with their miles of standing rigging. nonperishable food items and three their meals in two shifts so that one watch team. Trainees have access 2 THE HELM additional freezers. group stands watch of the vessel. to a wide range of nautical books that were generously donated. The helmsman can see the “binnacle,” which 9 THE SCIENCE LAB holds the ship’s compass, in addition to modern equipment, such as radar and GPS. However, 9 Our curriculum is designed for hands-on, the best helmsmen learn to use their eyes to innovative learning, including extensive Helm 10 look around the sea and sky- rather than rely Mid House Science Lab marine science. solely on technology. The ship’s wheel is the 2 Navigation 11 Station oldest part of the vessel, dated from the early 8 20th century. 1 C 10 THE FOREDECK M THE LT. CHARLES Y START FINISH 3 WESCHLER GREAT CABIN Here you will find the windlass. These large CM winches are used to haul in chain and the MY The Great Cabin is the aftermost space on the two 1,200 lbs anchors. The windlass is the only CY Library ship. This area, serves as a meeting space and Berths (2) Berths (2) mechanical assistance used aboard- all else CMY Galley Mess K reception area. While here, you can see videos is done by hand. Bosun’s Up about Lt. Weschler as well as about Cmdr. Up 5 6 7 Locker Down Up Oliver Hazard Perry. Down Up Down 4 Laundry 3 Great Cabin Ship’s Office THE SHIP’S BELL Berths (2) Berths (2) 11 ACCESS TO THE ENGINE Berths (2) Berths (2) Berths (2) 4 (off limits) ROOM Is mounted on the foredeck, and used to This is located on the portside of the vessel signal between the fore and quarterdeck between the galley and the berthing. when dropping or hauling the anchor, or best of all, calling sailors for mealtime! Engines are certified to run on a 20% Berths (3) Berths (3) Berths (3) Berths (3) biodiesel-to-diesel fuel blend, provided by Berths (2) Newport Biodiesel. Bio diesel is a clean-burning Up FOR MORE INFORMATION and sustainable fuel from waste vegetable oil Engine Room Up collected from over 1700 restaurant partners in Up OHPRI.ORG the New England area. At OHP, we remain Berths (3) facebook.com/OHPRI Berths (3) dedicated to preserving and protecting the Berths (3) Berths (3) Berths (3) Berths (3) oceans. We proactively reduce our carbon @OHPRI footprint by partnering with Newport Biodiesel. @OHPRhodeIsland For all safety standard terms and designations, please visit ohpri.org/safety Guided Deck tour (Final V4).pdf 2 4/2/18 1:11 PM Named for Battle of Lake Erie hero Oliver Hazard Perry, credited with saving 4 MILES OF STANDING SSV OLIVER SHIP STATS the American cause in the War if 1812. He is best known for the line, “DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP!” RIGGING HAZARD PERRY Standing rigging on a OHPRI.ORG Main Mast square-rigged vessel supports YARDS Yards Fore Mast a mast comprising three The yards, or “spars,” steps: main, top, and are perpendicular to topgallant. The shrouds COME SAIL WITH US! the masts, connected support each section laterally to the vertical masts, SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is not a replica, but a modern Tall Mizzen Mast and the stays support each, Ship certified as a Subchapter R Sailing School Vessel, from which the square fore and aft. Standing rigging meaning we carry NO “passengers”! All who sail are sails are set. Stays comprises the fixed lines and officially classified as crew members according to the wires which support each Yards United States Coast Guard and guided by our 18 mast or bowsprit on a sailing professional crew members. STEEL HULL vessel and reinforce those SSV Oliver Hazard Perry’s yards against wind loads steel hull is designed to transferred from the sails. EDUCATION-AT-SEA PROGRAMS: maintain the highest Our students range in age and interests. Our voyages safety standards. It is also C promote personal growth, discovery of the maritime Boom 7 MILES OF RUNNING M more manageable to Shrouds environment, and inspire stewardship of the oceans.. RIGGING Y maintain than wood! The movable elements of CM TEEN & ADULT VOYAGES: rigging which adjust the MY Each individual participates to the best of their ability CY position and shape of the within the rotating watch system. The efforts of every Draft: CMY Length on deck: 123 ft | 37.5 m sails. crew member are vital to the voyage’s success. 13 ft | 3.9 m K Length overall: 200 ft | 60.96 m CUSTOM VOYAGES: Sail Area: Contact us to design personalized program for your 14,000 Sq/ft | 1,300.6 sq/m group that suits your schedule, educational interests, THE BOWSPRIT The bowsprit of a sailing vessel is a “spar” extending forward from the vessel's bow. It provides an anchor point, allowing the fore-mast to be stepped As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island relies farther forward on the hull. It also serves as a platform for crew set up to four “headsails,” which are “fore-and-aft,” sails to give the vessel an extra push in on the generosity of our donors. Please join us in our mission to provide the wind. It is by far the best place to view dolphins surfing the bow when underway! life-changing experiences. Education programs began, OHP receives TIMELINE Major construction and Mast is raised and set into Sailing School Vessel Certificate of Inspection renovation begins. ship’s step of the keel from the US Coast Guard. 2008 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Partial hull purchased by Tall Ships Ship moved from Senesco OHP completed and OHP completes several domestic RI, and fundraising begins Marine to its homeport, operations commence! and international voyages, Fort Adams State Park, RI including a program in Cuba..