Newport RI or Nearby

[johngsandusky]

I may be visiting soon. Looking for the best classic boat museum or similar. I've already been to the Herreshof Museum and Mystic. Might have half a day on either end of other commitments. Thanks.

[rbgarr]

Re: Newport RI or Nearby

You missed this last Friday but it may be worth stopping in to see what they have: https://www.audrainautomuseum.org/au...nufacturing-co

[Bill Perkins]

Re: Newport RI or Nearby

New Bedford Whaleing museum ? New London has one too ; was the nation's second largest whaling port at one time .

[johngsandusky]

Re: Newport RI or Nearby

Thanks guys!
The auto museum looks interesting.

[coelcanth]

Re: Newport RI or Nearby

used to be more to look at when Coronet was there, but a quick look around the shop at IYRS might be interesting for you

[Hwyl]

Re: Newport RI or Nearby

If you are looking for cutting edge or huge, then the Newport Shipyard at the NE corner of Newport harbor. Look at the boats through the fence and see if you can read a name, then mumble that name to the security guard. Or there's the old USN complex at Melville, which has both NEB and Hinckley. There's no real security at either one.

[Ben Fuller]

Re: Newport RI or Nearby

cape cod maritime museum. Lots about Pete Culler

[johngsandusky]

Re: Newport RI or Nearby

We went to the Audrain Museum, they had several Herreshof boats on display and some amazing cars. Saw 12m Heritage on the waterfront, some schooners sailing by etc.

[rbgarr]

Re: Newport RI or Nearby

Saw 12m Heritage on the waterfront, some schooners sailing by etc.

My college roommates daughter is crew on Heritage this summer. She spent the winter as crew on a big schooner (EROS) in the Caribbean and has been bitten by the sailing bug. Crewing on those boats is a good way for a young person to build some cash reserves since room and board are inclusive. Then tips can be substantial for great service and friendliness (especially to children).