Programs Blog

Saturday October 19th, 2024
Position (Lat and Long): 39° 13.812’N x 76° 33.04’W
Log (nm): 956.0
Weather / Wind and Sail Plan: Clear, motored to dock in harbor
Description of where we are sailing: Docked in Baltimore harbor

 A watch woke up bright and early to help make the short voyage from Baltimore harbor anchorage to a dock in the inner harbor. I stood on lookout with Aubie and we guided the Cramer through the harbor, observing the many captivating boats, ships, and buildings along the way. We passed fort McHenry (the place the national anthem was written about), and made our final approach into the dock. Upon docking, we helped secure the ship, our first time on dry land in over two weeks and had field day (an ingenuinally named occasion where we deep clean the ship for a few hours). I helped Sophia and Olivia spray down dishes on the deck and participated in a fire line to remove everything from the galley. After field day, we had lunch and a ships meeting on the quarterdeck where we went over the plan for the time we’re in Baltimore (which you’ll just have to stay tuned to hear more about!), and finally they gave us our phones for a whole two hours. I called my mom, my sister, my dad, and an aunt who lives close by. After our phone time, we had some free time where I and a few others went to get laundry done (finally!), get ice cream, and briefly go shopping before we had to muster back on the ship for dinner. Unfortunately, I was feeling a bit under the weather, and we were all exhausted, so I decided to take a short nap after dinner, which I ended up never awaking from until my deck watch at 0100, which is why this blog post is a day late, so sorry everyone!

-Linden M., A watch

Linden M.- Can’t wait to see everyone on dad’s side in Baltimore, I’ve loved the voyage so far and am excited for what Baltimore stands to offer!
Olivia K.-I got your letter mom & savy. Also, no savy I can’t smell your scented pens in the letter? Also, Mama C I got your package and will try to write you back while I’m docked in Baltimore(I loved your letter and I miss u & everyone!)