Step aboard for a journey into one of Providence’s most fascinating hidden landscapes—Green Jacket Shoal, a stretch of river where history rests just below the surface at India Point. Guided by our crew and regional maritime experts, this narrated cruise reveals the stories of the wooden vessels abandoned here more than a century ago, now preserved in the shallow waters of the Providence River. As you glide past the shoal, you’ll learn how these shipwrecks came to rest in this unlikely place, what they tell us about Rhode Island’s industrial past, and how archaeologists study them today. From forgotten workboats to remnants of coastal trade, each wreck adds a new layer to the city’s maritime...
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Parking
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
101 Dyer St
We are located at 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI 02903, a leisurely 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the Rhode Island Convention Center, Kennedy Plaza and most downtown hotels. Come on inside to check-in and explore The Landing, our new Rhode Island-themed art, gift and souvenir store!
Return
Itinerary
1
Providence River
Part of the tour
2
India Point Park
Part of the tour
Green Jacket Shoal: Rhode Island’s Underwater History Tour
(2) Reviews
Downtown Providence
About
Step aboard for a journey into one of Providence’s most fascinating hidden landscapes—Green Jacket Shoal, a stretch of river where history rests just below the surface at India Point. Guided by our crew and regional maritime experts, this narrated cruise reveals the stories of the wooden vessels abandoned here more than a century ago, now preserved in the shallow waters of the Providence River. As you glide past the shoal, you’ll learn how these shipwrecks came to rest in this unlikely place, what they tell us about Rhode Island’s industrial past, and how archaeologists study them today. From forgotten workboats to remnants of coastal trade, each wreck adds a new layer to the city’s maritime...
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Parking
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
101 Dyer St
We are located at 101 Dyer Street, Providence, RI 02903, a leisurely 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the Rhode Island Convention Center, Kennedy Plaza and most downtown hotels. Come on inside to check-in and explore The Landing, our new Rhode Island-themed art, gift and souvenir store!
