EMPOWERED BY THE SEA

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.
Former Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo

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.

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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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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.

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.

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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.