Roseway

The Roseway is a training schooner measuring 42 meters in length that operates from Boston Harbor as an educational vessel. The ship travels between Boston and Saint Croix in the US Virgin Islands, offering various learning programs throughout the seasons.

The schooner was built in 1925 in Essex, Massachusetts and served as a pilot boat in Boston Harbor beginning in 1941. During World War II it was armed with a mounted machine gun and used for harbor patrol duties.

The World Ocean School uses the schooner to teach maritime skills and ocean sciences to hundreds of visitors annually through hands-on experience at sea. Participants learn environmental conservation and seamanship by working alongside the crew while sailing.

Visitors can join sailing programs that range from short trips to multi-week voyages depending on the season and program offered. The experience requires basic fitness and comfort with shipboard living in simple accommodations.

The schooner is the only remaining fishing vessel in the United States that was originally built specifically for racing competitions. This rare combination of fishing capability and racing design creates a singular piece of maritime history from the early 1900s.

Location: Boston

Length: 42 m

GPS coordinates: 42.35490,-71.04380

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26