Adopt-A-Ship is an unparalleled opportunity for schools, organizations, and communities to be a U.S. Navy/OpSail 2012 Virginia® ambassador. Each adopting group will have the chance to adopt a ship from the OpSail 2012 Virginia® fleet and act as “ambassador” for the arriving crew from August 2011 to June 2012. Adopt-A-Ship is one of our hallmark programs and was developed to build long lasting friendships, extend the warmest hospitality, and further the education of the young people of Virginia. This is the occasion to involve the community in hosting one of these magnificent ships and to be an integral part of this world-class event.
Northampton County
- APPLEDORE V, USA, 65’ Tall Ship – Schooner: Northampton County Public Schools, Broadwater Academy, Cape Charles Christian School, Home Schools of Northampton County area, Boy and Girl Scout Troops in Northampton County area
- LYNX, USA, 122’ Tall Ship – Square Topsail Schooner: Northampton County Public Schools, Broadwater Academy, Cape Charles Christian School, Home Schools of Northampton County area, Boy and Girl Scout Troops in Northampton County area
-
SULTANA, USA, 97’ Tall Ship – Square Topsail Schooner: Northampton County Public Schools, Broadwater Academy, Cape Charles Christian School, Home Schools of Northampton County area, Boy and Girl Scout Troops in Northampton County area. In addition, Bay Bloomers (an informal group of persons interested in history, gardens, business and industry on the Eastern Shore) has adopted the Sultana and will be hosting a reception for the officers and crew of the Sultana.
One of our coming activities is an art display in downtown Cape Charles. Interested schools from the above list will be submitting student art. Interested members of Bay Bloomers will also be submitting their art for the display.
Check back here often for additional Adopt-A-Ship updates and events.
Kalmar Nyckel in Cape Charles (photo courtesy of Chris Glennon)
