Columbus’ ships

In August we found out that 2 replicas of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the New World were nearby in Lake Michigan.  So, off for a field trip!  It was neat that we went as a family and also met our church family there.  We had a pretty good tour guide, a man who actually sails with the ships around the U.S.  I learned quite a bit about ships.  It was great timing, too, since we are starting our study of Columbus and the other explorers this month.

Pulling the anchor up.



Old-fashioned navigational techniques.




The rudder

Here is the website.  See if they’ll be sailing near you!