2017-2018 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIST 508 - History Under Sail: The Flagship Niagara and the Great Lakes


Credits: 4
Liaison: Professor Binnington
An experiential learning internship on the maritime history of the Great Lakes. The Flagship Niagara is a replica of the square rigged sailing warship which fought at the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. In a three week program, students experience life during the Age of Sail, gaining lessons in seamanship, history, and citizenship. Students acquire a deeper understanding of maritime history and seafaring culture through living similar challenges and conditions faced by seafarers of the past. This internship is offered in partnership with a consortium of local colleges and the Erie Maritime Museum. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements: none.