Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Rhode Island's Flagship

Are you looking for a new and exciting way to support Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island? Our annual membership program is a great way to stay involved while gaining the opportunity to take advantage of special programming and rewards just for you. Join as a member today!

Join our Summer Boat Building & Marine Trades Program

Calling all students ages 14 – 16!

Rhode Island is proud to be the home port of SSV Oliver Hazard Perry. This Tall Ship has educated thousands and serves as a reminder of our state’s maritime heritage.
Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo

Enrollment is open for our 2021 Summer Program, the Perry Corps. Interested in exploring a career in the maritime industry? Learn more about the Perry Corps and join us aboard our tall ship.

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Become an annual member and support our ship while receiving special perks, early access to new programming, and discounts on merchandise.

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Welcome E-board! Online Learning with OHPRI

Even when students can't physically come aboard our ship to join in-person programs, Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island is committed to providing an exciting and creative learning experience. Visit our Online Learning page to explore maritime terminology, technology, and history from anywhere in the world, accompanied by classroom learning tools for teachers and students from Grades K-12.

About Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island

OHPRI provides innovative and empowering education programs at sea and ashore to promote personal growth and professional development, while raising awareness of opportunities in the maritime industry, marine trades, and defense sector for the communities of Rhode Island and Southern New England.

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is the largest civilian Sailing School Vessel in the United States and the first ocean-going full-rigged ship to be built in the U.S. in over 100 years.

About Our Ship

Help Oliver Hazard Perry continue her mission to offer empowering, life changing experiences aboard Rhode Island’s Flagship by giving a financial gift today.

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Programs on Oliver Hazard Perry offer maritime and marine trades education, sail training, and STEAM learning for the citizens of Rhode Island, New England, and beyond.

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Latest news

04 Feb

Rhode Island’s Flagship Gets Back to Work, Getting Rhode Islanders Back to Work

NEWPORT, R.I. (February 4, 2021) – A tumultuous year ended on a high note for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) thanks to an innovative workforce development partnership
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22 Sep

September 2020 View from the Quarterdeck

Ahoy Shipmates, It is hard to believe that we are well into September, with students “returning” to school, be it virtually or in person. There
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Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to provide innovative and empowering education-at-sea programs to promote personal and professional growth.