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Educational
Cruises
The Southland offers a
lively, stimulating cruise covering a broad range of subjects. Our
cruise enriches school programs and provides a setting that makes
lessons more meaningful. Teachers who have visited the
Southland Riverboat love it and return every year!
The
Southland Riverboat boasts beautiful scenery along with a narration
that is rich in history. We can accommodate groups of 20 to
140, we are handicapped accessible, have a full-service snack bar
and cruise in calm waters at all times.
Some
of the topics our narration covers:
Port
of Galilee
The Port of Galilee is the largest fishing port in all of New
England and the 2nd largest on the East Coast with over 200 fishing
vessels in its fleet. We will tell you about the different
types of fishing vessels in the port including Inshore & Offshore
Draggers, Inshore & Offshore Lobster boats, Commercial Clamming
vessels, Eastern and Western Rig fishing vessels, and steel, wooden and
fiberglass fishing boats.
You
will also learn where all the fish go after they are caught, to the
fish packing and processing plants. Galilee has four
companies; Point Judith Fisherman's Company, Ocean State Lobster,
Town Dock Fish Company and Paiva Shellfish Company which process
and pack the seafood for shipment throughout the world as well as
your local fish markets here in Rhode Island.
The
Point Judith Lighthouse
You will view the 65 ft. high lighthouse that has been guiding
mariners for over 100 years. Did you know that mariners can see the
Point Judith Light from 12 miles away on a clear night?
U.S.
Coast Guard - Point Judith
You will cruise by the Point Judith Lighthouse and the U.S. Coast Guard
Station while listening to the history and facts of these two
important buildings. You will also get to see the Boat House
where the Coast Guard keep their three rescue vessels
standing by for any emergency that may arise between Watch Hill and
Newport, RI. The three vessels are the 47 ft. Rescue Motor
Life Boat - all aluminum and capable of actually rolling over in
seas as high as 30 ft. The 27 ft. Rigid Hull Inflatable - the
fastest rescue boat around, is capable of speeds of up to 60 mph. The
22 ft. Rigid Hull Inflatable is capable of speeds up to 50 mph.
You may even get to see them in action!
Lobsters
We will talk about the lobster extensively, from when it is born to
when it is caught and taken to your favorite seafood store.
You will view workers stringing skate fish to be used as bait for
the lobsters. The Port of Galilee is considered to be the
"Offshore" Lobster capital of the world!
Block
Island
Your students will catch a glimpse of Block Island off our coastline
and hear the interesting facts that make the Island so unique.
They'll even get to see the new hi-speed catamaran ferry cruising out
of the
harbor. Did you know that Block Island is home to over 200
species of birds and there are 360 freshwater ponds on the island?
Beaches
South County boasts more beautiful beaches than anywhere else in
Southern New England. You will sail by Salty Brine State
Beach, Jerusalem Beach, East Matunuck State Beach, Break Water
Village Beach, Roger Wheeler State Beach and also view along the
coastline the beaches of Green Hill, Charlestown,
Misquamicut and Watch Hill. Why is Roger Wheeler the most
popular family beach in Rhode Island? Well, it is because the
beach is protected by break walls and you will never find waves or
an undertow along these shores during the summertime months.
Marinas
The Southland will sail past Snug Harbor Marina, Southern View
Marina, Point View Marina, Billington Cove Marina, Ram Point Marina,
Silver Spring Marina and Stone Cove Marina. Your students will
have the opportunity to see sailboats, charter fishing boats, power
boats, jet skis, yachts, boston whalers, tug boats and an assortment
of different boats cruising the waters of Galilee.
Wildlife
- Birds
Bird lovers are in for a real treat, you may see Terns, Gulls,
Red-Winged Black Birds, Osprey, Cormorants, Canada Geese, ducks,
Snowy Egrets, White Swans and even the elusive Great Blue Heron.
Point
Judith Pond
The Point Judith Pond is the largest salt water pond in Rhode
Island. The highlight of the trip is cruising these waters and
sailing around the eleven different islands.
2006
School Rates:
Children are $8 and Chaperones ride
FREE! (1 per ten children)
Free
Gift: All
passengers receive a quality 4-color postcard. Feel
free to email us any
questions you may have or to inquire about a date.
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