Harvey Gamage
Historic schooner and floating classroom for Discovery Voyages
VESSEL HISTORY
Harvey Gamage was built in 1973 at the Harvey F. Gamage Shipyard in South Bristol, Maine. Designed by naval architect McCurdy & Rhodes, she represents the finest traditions of Maine wooden boat building and has served as an educational vessel for over five decades.
Named after one of Maine's legendary shipbuilders, Harvey Gamage carries forward the tradition of using the sea as a classroom. The schooner was specifically designed for educational purposes, with accommodations for students and crew, classroom space, and facilities for marine science research.
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Over the last 50 years, thousands of students have learned seamanship, navigation, and marine science aboard Harvey Gamage. Today, she continues this proud tradition as the platform for Marine Learning Project's Discovery Voyages program.
VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS
Rig Type
Gaff Schooner
Sail Area
~7,000 sq ft
Length Overall
131 feet
Capacity
35 students
Beam
23 feet
Built
1973
Draft
11 feet
Builder
H.F. Gamage Shipyard
A FLOATING CLASSROOM
TRADITIONAL RIGGING
Students learn sail handling, line work, and traditional seamanship on a working vessel with authentic gaff-rigged sails.
NAVIGATION STATION
Equipped with modern and traditional navigation tools for teaching chart reading, GPS, and celestial navigation.
SCIENCE
LAB
Onboard facilities for water sampling, plankton analysis, species identification, and environmental research.
Supporting Discovery Voyages
Harvey Gamage provides the authentic maritime environment where students experience hands-on learning, build confidence, and develop a deep connection to the sea.
Real-World Learning
Students don't just learn about sailing—they actively operate the vessel under the guidance of licensed captains, standing watches, navigating, and making decisions that affect the voyage.
Safety & Professionalism
Harvey Gamage is maintained to the highest safety standards, inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard, and operated by experienced professional mariners committed to student safety.
VESSEL MAINTENANCE & CARE
Maintaining a historic wooden schooner requires ongoing care, skilled craftsmanship, and significant resources. Your support helps keep Harvey Gamage safe, seaworthy, and ready to serve as a platform for student learning.
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From routine maintenance to major systems upgrades, every contribution ensures Harvey Gamage can continue providing transformative educational experiences for generations to come.
