This Month on Niagara
The 2009 Sailing Schedule For Niagara is Published!
In 2009, the US Brig Niagara will be sailing out of her home port in Erie, Pennsylvania on several voyages to exciting destinations on the Great Lakes! We will also be flying the flag at home quite a bit in 2009, so the summer schedule promises to display the ship and interpret her history to as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Learn How To Worm, Parcel, and Serve! (20 Min. Video)
The winter crew of the US Brig Niagara is busy right now making the new standing rigging (shrouds and stays) for the new foremast we are installing this winter! We’ll be booking trainee berths for next summer very soon, so stay tuned for updates! Here is a 20 minute video on how a shroud is served with hemp marline. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )2008 Fall Maintenance Work Party Schedule
Work Schedule October 25- December 31, 2008 Saturday, October 25: Depending on how many service-learning students and how many volunteers show up, we will work on the following in order of priority: 1. Deckwash/ below-decks clean up 2. Continue stripping Cutter II 3. Start replacement/ construction of new fore shrouds & introductory class- (describe [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Foremast to be replaced after 18 years in service!
On Saturday, September 19th, we removed the foremast, which is scheduled for replacement this winter. The crew will be working daily from Tuesdays through Saturdays this winter in the basement of the Erie Maritime Museum on the construction of the new standing rigging for the new mast. The new mast was made several years ago [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Tour the US Brig Niagara
Take a virtual tour of the US Brig Niagara, on deck and below! Senior Captain Walter Rybka guides you through a brief tour of the ship. Watch out, there’s low head-room! Many thanks to Professor John Chrisman and the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for making this film possible.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Come Sail on Niagara This Summer!
Watch this short Public Service Announcement/ television commercial to learn about sailing as a trainee on Niagara.
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Billy Sabatini
