The Shenandoah is a 108-foot (33 m) square topsail schooner that is operating as a cruise ship in the waters of Vineyard Haven Harbor, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The Shenandoah is the only vessel of her size and rig, without an engine, operating within the United States of America.
The ship was designed by Captain Robert S. Douglas and was built mainly for the purpose of being able to share his love for sailing with as many people as possi...
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The Shenandoah is a 108-foot (33 m) square topsail schooner that is operating as a cruise ship in the waters of Vineyard Haven Harbor, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The Shenandoah is the only vessel of her size and rig, without an engine, operating within the United States of America.
The ship was designed by Captain Robert S. Douglas and was built mainly for the purpose of being able to share his love for sailing with as many people as possible. Captain Douglass offers different types of sailing trips to people of all ages from across the globe. Sailing on the Shenandoah gives passengers a taste of what it was like to sail on a large vessel in the 19th century with a coal-fired stove, no auxiliary power, and no running water.
There are various types of cruises that are offered for the Shenandoah. These include Kids Cruises, Professional Tall Ship Cruises, and special cruises for the fifth graders of the Vineyard.
Captain Robert S. Douglas became interested in sailing during his...
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