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Christening of the Callinectes

April 17, 2010

In keeping with maritime tradition, the new Washington College research vessel Callinectes was christened on the Chester River. With the Center for Environment & Society at her helm, she will advance student research of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Click to enlarge photos by Shane Brill '03.

College President Baird Tipson looks on as the United States Naval Academy Brass Quintet performs the National Anthem.
College President Baird Tipson looks on as the United States Naval Academy Brass Quintet performs the National Anthem.
Kent County Commissioner William Pickrum opens with an invocation.
Kent County Commissioner William Pickrum opens with an invocation.
Former Maryland Congressman Wayne Gilchrest commends the College for leading the community into a more compatible existence with the natural world.
Former Maryland Congressman Wayne Gilchrest commends the College for leading the community into a more compatible existence with the natural world.
Maryland Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission Matt Mullin '97 reflects on how his experience on the Chester River as a student marked a turning point in his life and awareness of the relation between the environment and society.
Maryland Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission Matt Mullin '97 reflects on how his experience on the Chester River as a undergrad marked a turning point in his life, increasing his awareness of the relation between the environment and society.
Center for Environment & Society Director John Seidel describes how Callinectes is outfitted for research throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Center for Environment & Society Director John Seidel describes how Callinectes is outfitted for research throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Students and community members watch the ceremony.
Students and community members watch the ceremony.
Professor of Philosophy Emeritus David Newell leads a blessing.
Professor of Philosophy Emeritus David Newell leads a blessing.
Drinks are poured for a toast.
Drinks are poured for a toast.
Director of Waterfront Activities John Wagner '74 assists First Lady Sarah Tipson in breaking the bottle over the anchor.
Director of Waterfront Activities John Wagner '74 assists First Lady Sarah Tipson in breaking the bottle over the anchor.
John Seidel joins the community in a toast of Callinectes, named for the Maryland blue crab and translated from the Greek as beautiful swimmer.
John Seidel joins the community in a toast of Callinectes, named for the Maryland blue crab and translated from the Greek as "beautiful swimmer."
Tri Ofosu-Ameyaw '10 and Alisha George '10 are among the first to board the newly christened vessel as John Wagner '74 helps others step aboard.
Tri Ofosu-Ameyaw '10 and Alisha George '10 are among the first to board the newly christened vessel as John Wagner '74 helps others step aboard.