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Sail the Sultana: History on the Water
August 21-25, 2010
Sailing aboard the 18th-century schooner Sultana, a group of incoming first-year students explored the rich history of the Chesapeake Bay, their home for the next four years. Organized by Washington College's C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, this pre-orientation trip offered students an opportunity to live aboard an 18th-century vessel, meet a buccaneer from the Golden Age of Piracy, play 18th-century baseball, and explore the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Divided up into two teams, the Royal Navy and the Buccaneers, the participants faced off in a series of challenges, culminating in an epic naval battle on Langford Creek.
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Schooner Sultana
The Royal Navy learns the ropes.
Peer leader Kevin Lynch '12 tells Max Villa '14 and Jeff Truitt '14 about Washington College's history courses.
Amy Nisonger '14 and David Helmer '14 trade their fishing poles in for a net.
The group settles down for a night of Eastern Shore stories and songs.
The trip included a visit to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md.
Kevin Lynch '12 tongs for oysters at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Lunch break.
Royal Navy stalwarts Rosie Mujica '14 and Dakota Barrow '14 charge their opponents.
Max Villa '14 and Kevin Lynch '12 strike fear into the hearts of the other team.
David Helmer '14 and Sultana Projects' Chris Cerino rescue Jeff Truitt '14, Katie Johnson '11, and Kellie Riley '14.
The Buccaneers' flag floats proudly.
Kevin Lynch '12 and Katie Johnson '11 introduce the group to a time-honored Washington College tradition: Townball.
Bad things appear to be afoot.
Dakota Barrow '14
Erika Duenas '14 shows off her hard-won Medal of Honor award.
The voyage draws to a close.
The 2010 Pre-Orientation Programs close with a trip to an Annapolis regatta.
Dakota Barrow '14, Rosie Mujica '14, and Amy Nisonger '14.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge at sunset.