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Students Return From Voyage To Turks & Caicos
On Friday, the student sailors who travelled to the Turks & Caicos as part of a Mary Prince learning expedition, returned to Bermuda and received a warm welcome by family and well-wishers. The Spirit of Bermuda sailed to the Caribbean island earlier this month as part of the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s special summer interactive learning voyage. Minister... Read more of this article
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Spirit Expected In Bermuda Waters Tomorrow
The Spirit of Bermuda is expected to arrive in Bermuda tomorrow [July 15] following its ‘In the Wake of Mary Prince’ expedition that took the vessel, its crew, and the students to Turks and Caicos. The trip included history lessons from Dr. Theodore Francis, who previously explained to Bernews that they are “using the story of Mary Prince,... Read more of this article
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Turks & Caicos Acting Governor On Spirit Visit
Turks and Caicos Acting Governor Anya Williams recently welcomed the Spirit of Bermuda when it arrived during its ‘In the Wake of Mary Prince’ expedition, speaking to the crew and students “on the historical links between both territories from genealogy to architecture and engaged in lively conversation with the young mariners.” The... Read more of this article
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Spirit Of Bermuda Departs Turks & Caicos
The students and crew aboard the Spirit of Bermuda have now departed Turks and Caicos, beginning the more than 800 mile journey back to Bermuda. The trip — entitled ‘In the Wake of Mary Prince’ – includes history lessons from Dr. Theodore Francis, who previously explained to Bernews that they are “using the story of Mary Prince,... Read more of this article
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Students Meet Turks & Caicos Deputy Governor
After sailing to the Turks & Caicos onboard the Spirit of Bermuda, the students and crew received a visit from Deputy Governor Anya Williams, and are enjoying their time in the island, taking the opportunity to visit locations including Cockburn Town, the lighthouse, salt museum and more. The trip — entitled ‘In the Wake of Mary Prince’... Read more of this article
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Spirit Of Bermuda Arrives In Turks & Caicos
The Spirit of Bermuda arrived in the Turks & Caicos this morning [July 9] and after the students and crew took “much desired hot showers” they went on a tour of the island. The trip — entitled ‘In the Wake of Mary Prince’ – include lessons and perspectives from Bermudian historian Dr. Theodore Francis, who previously... Read more of this article
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Spirit Of Bermuda Halfway To Turks & Caicos
The Spirit of Bermuda has reached the halfway point in their journey to the Turks & Caicos, with the students onboard receiving lessons from Bermudian historian Dr. Theodore Francis. An update from the Captain said, “Spirit has reached the half-way point as of yesterday [July 7] morning. They are now picking up the Trade Winds [fresh easterly... Read more of this article
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Video: Spirit Leaves With A Block Of Limestone
The Spirit of Bermuda — and a number of local students and a block of Bermuda limestone — have departed the island for a special learning voyage focusing on Mary Prince, which will sail to the Turks & Caicos as the students receive lessons from Bermudian historian Dr. Theodore Francis. A spokesperson explained that the Spirit is delivering... Read more of this article
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Govt Supports “In The Wake Of Mary Prince”
The Government provided $7,000 towards the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s special learning voyage focusing on Mary Prince, which will see students sail to the Turks & Caicos as they receive lessons and perspectives from Bermudian historian Dr. Theodore Francis. A Government spokesperson said, “The Spirit of Bermuda will set sail for the Turks... Read more of this article
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Video: Dr. Francis On Mary Prince Voyage
Local students will sail through history as they travel to Turks & Caicos aboard the Spirit of Bermuda in a trip entitled ‘In the Wake of Mary Prince,’ which will include lessons and perspectives from Bermudian historian Dr. Theodore Francis. The students depart soon, and Dr Francis said that over the next two weeks, he will be sharing... Read more of this article
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Sandys Rotary Donates To Sloop Foundation
The Sandys Rotary Club has donated $15,000 to the Bermuda Sloop Foundation to support bursaries for the upcoming voyage to the Turks & Caicos Islands, which is entitled “In the Wake of Mary Prince.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Sloop Foundation is very grateful to the Sandys Rotary Club’s generous donation of $15,000 to support bursaries... Read more of this article