CTY Whales 4: Salem

Today, the Lady Maryland's crew's day began docked in Salem Harbor in Salem MA. This morning we got to explore Salem's oldest cemetery, the second oldest cemetery in the country! After that we were able to tour a ship called Friendship of Salem, a replica of a merchant ship from the early 1800's!

We spent the afternoon sailing from Salem Harbor to an anchorage near Plymouth, where the pilgrims first settled when coming to the new world! During the sail, the cadets were able to take command of the Lady Maryland. We got to steer her, plot our course and stand lookout! We had very pretty weather, it was great for sailing! One of our cadets', A's favorite part of the day was learning new things about the ship and steering the Lady Maryland herself!

Our cadets in front of the Friendship of Salem!

Standing near the helm of the Friendship of Salem with Scientist Tiger!