Tag Archives: Rhode Island

Graves Of 18th Century Connecticut & Rhode Island Ship’s Captains Discovered In Suriname

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Rick Spilman

The graves of four ship’s captains and merchants dating from the mid-18th century have been found in Suriname, a former Dutch sugar colony on the northern coast of South America. The graves of privateer Capt. Michael Burnham of Middletown, CT; Capt. William Barbut … Continue reading →

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A Short Sea Voyage for the not yet Tall Ship, Oliver Hazard Perry

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Rick Spilman

More progress in the completion of Rhode Island’s tall ship, SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. The not yet tall ship was recently launched at Sims Metal Management in Providence and towed to Senesco Marine in North Kingstown to continue construction, including … Continue reading →

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Sloop Providence Sails Again

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Rick Spilman

Great news. The Sloop Providence, replica of the American Revolutionary sloop of the same name is sailing again after being laid up for 3 1/2 years.   She was purchased last year from the City of Providence by boat builder … Continue reading →

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Wreck of Perry’s USS Revenge reported found on 200th anniversary

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Rick Spilman

Two hundred years ago today the USS Revenge, under the command of  Oliver Hazard Perry, sank in the waters off  Rhode Island.   On Friday, divers, Charles Buffum, Mike Fournier and Craig Harger, announced that they believe that they have  located the wreck.   In … Continue reading →

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