Tall Ships Rhode Island Changes Name to Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island
NEWPORT, R.I. (November 20, 2009) - Rhode Island’s Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry will be towed next week from Newport Harbor to Providence, where she will undergo major steel and mechanical work at Promet Marine Services. Departure has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, with towing provided courtesy of Reagan Construction and its tugboat Hope. Launch service - for VIPs and media gathering for the occasion - will be donated by Oldport Marine.