Sail around NY harbor in a real 1928 Schooner chartered exclusively by SIA for this tour. There is a firm maximum of 41 participants in this event.
The Schooner A.J. Meerwald is New Jersey's official Tall Ship. She is a restored oyster dredging schooner, whose home port is in Bivalve, Commercial Township, New Jersey. Launched in 1928, A.J. Meerwald was one of hundreds of schooners built along South Jersey's Bayshore before the decline of the shipbuilding industry which coincided with the Great Depression.
The A.J. Meerwald was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1995.
PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT CONDITIONS
Do not be late - the schooner leaves on time at 1:00 pm
Bring some food and refreshment for consumption on board (no alcohol permitted)
There are no facilities for the handicapped or those who have difficulty walking.
The only toilet on board is down a steep set of steps - if this is a problem for you, please do not book this tour.
Dress in sensible clothes, esp shoes
NOTE: More details of the exact meeting/docking point will be passed to those registering. Also some more details on the route to be taken.
