Herreshoff Marine Museum, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA

General - Herreshoff Marine Museum lies on the eastern shore of Bristol Harbor. The museum is of interest to anyone with a passion for messing about in boats. The museum is within walking distance of the historic village of Bristol.

Open - April to 31st December.

Position - 41° 39.4' N 71°16.2' W

Tides;
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Charts;
NOAA - 13221

Approach & Entrance; Head for the E side of Bristol Harbor. Herreshoff Marine Museum is easily recognised with its 107' high, red, white & blue flagpole.

Berths & Moorings - 10 slips all reserved for transients. 14 moorings all available to visiting yachts. The moorings are served by a launch. Reservations are preferred.

Maximum length - 180'

Formalities - Not known

Contact ;
Tel - (401) 253-5000
Fax - (401) 253-6222
Email - b.knowles@herreshoff.org
VHF Ch - 68
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons.

Fuel - None.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Facilities & Services - Toilets. Showers. Pump out. Docking Assistance. Trash Pick-Up. Dock Carts. Megayacht Facilities.

Shopping and Provisions - Bookstore. Clothing Store. Bank with ATM. Newsstand. Delicatessen. Wine & Beer. Liquor Store. Bakery. Meat Market. Post Office. Beauty Salon. Barber Shop. Dry Cleaners. Laundry. Pharmacy. Hardware Store. Florist.

Eating Out - There are a few restaurants near to Herreshoff Marine Museum.

Transport;

Bikes - Bristol Marine
Bus Service - New England Coach (253-9566)
Taxis - A Taxi (245-6684)
Car Rental - Carefree (254-2900). Enterprise (253-0233)
Train Service -
Water Taxi - Bristol Marine "Olivia"
Ferry Service - To Prudence & Hog Islands (253-9808)
Airport(s) - TF Green - 45 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting Facilities - Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Golf Course. Fitness Centre. Bowling.
Sightseeing -
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Herreshoff Marine Museum is home to the America's Cup Hall of Fame, 8 winners were Herreshoff designs, and to more than 60 vessels that were designed and built by Herreshoff Manufacturing from 1859 to 1914. Blithewold Mansion & Arboretum. 1810 Linden Place. Coggeshall Farm Museum.
Special Events - Oldest July Fourth celebration in the USA.
Children's Stuff -
Other - Movie Theatre. Boat Rentals. Colt State Park.

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