Tour of Green Jacket Shoal
Trip Highlights
Explore RI's Largest Ship Graveyard
Guided by Expert Marine Archeologist David Robinson
Discover the Hidden History of the Providence Waterways
Description
Come aboard with Captain Tom and guest guide David Robinson, Director of the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources, for a 90-minute exploration of the Providence waterways & Green Jacket Shoal at Bold Point!
Bold Point, located in East Providence, RI, had once hosted the Providence Dry Dock & Marine Railway Company, a shipyard that repaired and maintained vessels in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its floating dry dock was the first on Narragansett Bay and was used, along with two marine railways, to haul ships out of the water for repairs and service. The vessels off Bold Point were abandoned there “at the end of their working lives.’’ Many were likely transported to the company’s yard from within Providence Harbor, stripped of their valuable machinery and hardware—engines, boilers, paddle wheels, whistles, clocks, navigational instruments, rigging gear, bells, chairs and even chandeliers—and then moved a short distance to Green Jacket Shoal to rest in peace.
Join us as we welcome David aboard to explore Green Jacket Shoal, deemed “Rhode Island’s largest ship graveyard,” and a reminder of the industrial fervor that transformed Providence into a thriving commercial waterfront.
Once again, we are proud to offer these tours of Green Jacket Shoal in memory of Pete Manning, fellow historian, mariner and long-time friend of David’s. In Pete’s honor, a portion of all tickets sold will benefit the East Providence Historical Society.
Itinerary
Check in at The Landing at 101 Dyer Street. Our docks are located right across the street at Dyer Street Landing.
A rare opportunity to see Providence’s hidden history from the water!
Discover the history and stories behind Rhode Island’s largest ship graveyard with insights from your expert guide.
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Join us for an unforgettable journey through the Providence waterways and uncover the mysteries of Green Jacket Shoal. Guided by expert marine archeologist David Robinson, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the maritime history of Rhode Island. Don't miss the chance to explore the largest ship graveyard in the area and learn about its fascinating past.
Enhance Your GJS Experience!
We have partnered with one of our favorite local small businesses, The Perfect Parcel, to offer delicious charcuterie platters and individual boxes that are “perfect” for your tour, date night, or special occasion boat ride. Add your charcuterie to your reservation when checking out and we'll make sure it's waiting for you at check-in!
Frequently asked questions
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Age Requirement
Suitable for ages 10+
Suitable for ages 10+
Parking Information
- There are several parking garages, outdoor parking lots and on-street metered parking spaces throughout our neighborhood.
- The Arcade Parking Garage, located behind our building on Pine Street, offers very reasonable parking rates.
- We also recommend taking your hotel shuttl...
- There are several parking garages, outdoor parking lots and on-street metered parking spaces throughout our neighborhood.
- The Arcade Parking Garage, located behind our building on Pine Street, offers very reasonable parking rates.
- We also recommend taking your hotel shuttle, a Lyft or Uber, or walking from your hotel, if possible. We are centrally located in downtown and most hotels are within a 15 minute walk from us.
Tour Cancellation Policy
- Tour reservations are non-refundable. Please make sure you are booking the correct date/time.
- Customers may reschedule their reservation or receive a credit for a future tour (subject to availability) with 72 hours advance notice only.
- We reserve the right to reschedule or...
- Tour reservations are non-refundable. Please make sure you are booking the correct date/time.
- Customers may reschedule their reservation or receive a credit for a future tour (subject to availability) with 72 hours advance notice only.
- We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel tours when less than 4 passengers have booked. It doesn’t happen often, but we will call you ASAP if it does.
Weather-Related Cancellation Policy
- The weather in New England changes often, and quickly. Because of this, we do not postpone or cancel boat tours until the day of the tour. If we were to cancel your tour, we would call you at the phone number provided on your reservation. Please do not call us questioning cancellations, we ...
- The weather in New England changes often, and quickly. Because of this, we do not postpone or cancel boat tours until the day of the tour. If we were to cancel your tour, we would call you at the phone number provided on your reservation. Please do not call us questioning cancellations, we will reach out to you once we have made a decision. Thank you for your patience and understanding on this policy.
- We reserve the right to cancel our tours in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If we do cancel your tour due to inclement weather, you may reschedule, subject to availability, or receive a full refund.
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