The Historical Seaport: Lady Washington & Hawaiian Chieftain

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Voyages of Discovery is so much more than a boat ride. You and your students are in for a unique experience that will stimulate interest and motivate understanding of history, geography, math, science and communication skills. The Voyages of Discovery program is a three-part journey through the world of late 18th century merchant sailors.

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Over the course of the program your students will explore a wide variety of core subject areas as they move back in time to the 1790's and see just how young people much like themselves sailed the world's oceans in search of fame and fortune. The Voyages of Discovery program culminates in your visit to the brig Lady Washington and/or the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain.

Your time on board the vessels is surely the highlight, but we recommend taking advantage of the pre-visit activities we've designed for you. We want your experience with us to be a meaningful part of your academic year.

Fill out our online Voyages of Discovery contact and reservation form or download and complete a Voyages of Discovery reservation form (PDF) version to reserve your space. For more detailed information, contact us at 800-200-5239, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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San Francisco filmmaker Noah Smith produced a three-minute film of a Voyages of Discovery program in action, called "Life of a Tall Ship Sailor on the Lady Washington." (Courtesy YouTube)

Download our Voyages of Discovery Pre-Visit Documents

Use the links below to find the education standards for your state to help determine how Voyages of Discovery compliments your curriculum while engaging your students in a hands-on, interactive learning experience.

	California Content Standards		Evaluation Forms
	Oregon Content Standards		Pre-Visit Packet
	Washington Essential Academic Learning Req. One		Songs

The Voyages of Discovery Pre-Visit Activity Pack (PDF) is a packet of information for use prior to, and/or after your onboard education program. Inside, you will find a wealth of information about the program and the ships. This packet is designed to help integrate your time onboard the tall ships into your academic calendar. The Pack includes:

• An Introductory Letter
• A Program Overview
• Field Trip Instructions
• The Activities: a story in which the ending is left off in order for the students to finish the journey, map out the adventure, calculate mileage, and locate places visited.
• Drawings of the ships with the sails labeled
• A Vocabulary List
• Sea Chanties (Sailor working songs)
• Manifest Form (bring with you to sailing program)
• Risk Management Information
• Take-Home Information for Parents/Guardians
• Teacher and Student Evaluation Forms
• Flyer for Voyages of Discovery t-shirts
• Flyer for student’s family and friends about sailing on the ships

For more information, contact us at 800-200-5239 x102 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .