Newest Addition to America's Tall Ship Fleet is One "Step" Closer to Completion
SSV Oliver Hazard PerryThe mainmast of the 200-foot Tall Ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry was stepped Wednesday, September 24 in a dockside ceremony at The Hinckley Company in Portsmouth, R.I., marking a major milestone in the completion of Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel that will serve students from across the country and abroad. Attending were supporters – including donors and Board members – of Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI), the non-profit organization responsible for building and operating the ship. “The stepping of a mast means it is