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Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2001
Time: 2200 EDT

Day 1 Judy Parker's 7th Grade Dighton Middle School class program aboard the Ernestina was part of a two day out-of-the-classroom study experience.

While half of the 7th grade class sailed, the other half enjoyed the land based component; touring the Whaling Museum, Waste Water Treatment Facility and the Hurricane Barrier.

Our crew provided them with an introduction to basic Navigation and a look into the use of Simple Machines aboard our vessel (block and tackle, windlass, levers and wheels).  They gained a first hand understanding of how these elements, intrinsic to the operation of a traditional sailing vessel, find their use even in the twenty first century and are indeed the basis of our present day technology.  The history station gave them insight into the many uses of the Ernestina over the years and life aboard during these times....a good comparison as they explore the Whaling life and industry at New Bedford's historic museum.

Our course for the day took us out the harbor and onto Buzzards Bay. The students were able to test the water quality and examine the plankton samples to consider the beneficial effects the new waste water treatment facility has had on our local environment and the importance the Hurricane Barrier on protecting out local marine interests.  All in all it was a busy day, but not without time to reflect and take it all in during quiet time after lunch or while standing a turn at the helm of this grand schooner.

Captain: Willi Bank
Program Coordinator: Inette Rex

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