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Amistad's Latest Reported Position...
Friday, 08 August 2008  ::  Written by AAI
The Freedom Schooner Amistad's positions are plotted on the web chart exactly as they are reported from the vessel.   For daily position details click on map markers:   - underway,  - at anchor,&nbs...
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The Black Loyalists at Birchtown...
Thursday, 07 August 2008  ::  Written by AAI
During the American Revolution, the British government promised free land, provisions, political freedom and religious liberty to Blacks who would move behind British lines. At the end of the war, 3500 Blacks took up the British offer to move to its ...
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Area ready to welcome Freedom Schooner Amistad...
Tuesday, 05 August 2008  ::  Written by Lewis Jackson - The Coast Guard
When the Freedom Schooner Amistad appears at the entrance of Shelburne harbour on Friday, it will signify the beginning of a weekend of events celebrating the 225th anniversary of the arrival of the black loyalists in Nova Scotia. It will be a homeco...
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About to leave Halifax...
Tuesday, 05 August 2008  ::  Written by Benjamin Lester
   As I write this, we're getting ready to get off the dock in Halifax. We've been up here to participate in the Africvile reunion and the 25 anniversary of the landing of the Black Loyalists, and have had a great time here over the past 2 ...
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Do the tall ships leave Duluth in historically troubled waters?...
Sunday, 03 August 2008  ::  Written by Robin Washington, Doug Bowen-Bailey, Mari Trine - Duluth News Tribune
Webmaster's Comment: Interesting exchange of the opinions was published by The Duluth News Tribune.  "Black Jacks: African American Seamen in the Age of Sail" book and Amistad are mentioned there as examples and the story echoes many a...
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Do the tall ships leave Duluth in historically troubled waters?...
Sunday, 03 August 2008  ::  Written by Robin Washington, Doug Bowen-Bailey, Mari Trine - Duluth News Tribune
Webmaster's Comment: Interesting exchange of the opinions was published by The Duluth News Tribune.  "Black Jacks: African American Seamen in the Age of Sail" book and Amistad are mentioned there as examples and the story echoes many a...
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House poised to apologize for slavery, Jim Crow...
Tuesday, 29 July 2008  ::  Written by CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The House of Representatives was poised Tuesday to pass a resolution apologizing to African-Americans for slavery and the era of Jim Crow. ...
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Traces of the Trade & Inheriting the Trade...
Thursday, 08 May 2008  ::  Written by Webmaster
The Film: The Traces of the Trade In this feature documentary, filmmaker Katrina Browne discovers that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. She and nine cousins retrace the Triangle Trade and gain a powerf...
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Race - Power Of Illusion...
Monday, 14 April 2008  ::  Written by www.AllAboutRace.com
Webmaster's Comment:  Recently I have discovered on Web an amazing resource and platform for Conversations On Race - a blog All About Race - I want to encourage all Amistad visitors to meet Carmen D. - the person behind the Blog.  Amo...
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40 Years Ago... The Death of MLK Jr.: RFK Said It Best...
Friday, 04 April 2008  ::  Written by Mother Jones
(Webmaster's Comment: Six minutes of your time to listen,,, please add several more to think...)    It's been four decades since Martin Luther King, Jr., was shot and killed. On the occasion of this anniversary, there's much media coverag...
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We are hiring! - Join the Crew - Sail on the Amistad. E-mail
Written by AAI   
Friday, 07 September 2007

Cook – Start October 2007 until January 2008

Immediate need for an experienced cook for up to 21 crew. Experience in menu planning, purchasing, provisioning and budgeting. The cook is responsible for preparing three meals a day as well as snacks. This position requires strong team skills, long hours, physical agility, and the ability to perform safely. Maritime experience is preferred but not necessary if you are the right person for this job.
 


 

Mate – On going applications accepted for 2007 - 2008

We are accepting applications for the position of Mate. Prospective applicants are required to have USCG 100 Ton Oceans License, STCW 95, ocean experience and educational program experience. Job entails semester-long legs of Atlantic Freedom Tour (around Atlantic).

 


 

 

Email cover letter and resume to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to Eliza Garfield.
Tel: 203-495-1839
Fax: 203-495-9647 

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