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Amistad Moored Off Sheffield Island In Norwalk Through Mid-August Amistad Moored Off Sheffield Island In Norwalk Through Mid-August
Amistad Moored Off Sheffield Island In Norwalk Through Mid-August Named for a slave revolt in 1839 (and popularized in a 1997 Steven Spielberg movie), the tall ship Amistad is currently moored off of Sheffield Island in Norwalk.  Each summer this vessel becomes a floating classroom with a crew of eight high school students who remain on the ship for about two weeks along with the captain. In addition to getting a firsthand lesson in American history, the students also come away with many team-building experiences that are learned when sailing this massive ship. Starting July 26 and continuing through Aug. 13, visitors cruising to Sheffield Island will get…

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