Liberty Ship S.S. JOHN W BROWN

Liberty Ship S.S. JOHN W BROWN

 2020 S Clinton St
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-0646
 
Sleeping accommodations for 25 youth and 10 adults.
(Yes we can handle larger groups, however, you will
need to provide cots or just sleep on the deck.)
  • Use of the troop galley for meal preparation and clean up.
  • Use of the cooking utinsils for meal preparation.
  • Paper plates, cups, napkins, utensels, etc... will been provided for your use.
  • Use of sanitary facilities.
  • Use of the ship's chapel.
  • Guided tours of the ship and museums
  • Experienced youth program staff available 24 hours daily.
  • Everyone in your group will have an opportunity to earn our limited edition patch.
  • Service projects are available for service hours and advancement requirements.
  • Instruction in:
  • American Heritage
·         Astronomy (more info)
·         Cargo Operations (more info)
·         Citizenship
·         Collectable Scout Knives (more info)
·         Communications
·         Deck Operations
·         Electricity
·         Emergency Preparedness, aboard a ship (Added 10/01/07)
·         First Aid
·         Instrument reading
·         Knife, Axe and Saw
·         Knot tying and splicing
·         Line handling
·         Maritime Terms That Came Ashore (more info)
·         Magnetic Compasses (more info)
·         Navigation (more info)
·         Orienteering
·         Personal Fitness-Smoking (more info)
·         Piloting Ships (more info)
·         Sailing
·         Seamanship
·         Small boat handling
·         Engine room operations
 
  • Make your reservation with us and send a deposit for your visit.
    (The deposit is $100.00 per reservation.)
  • Obtain permission from your sponsor/organization for the visit.
    (Example: Boy Scout groups must have an "tour permit" issued by their local council.)
  • Bring your group's cooking utensils in you have them.
  • Bring the food needed for your meals
    (There is a grocery store near by if you forget something.)
  • There shall be one(1) adult for every four(4) youth under the age of 18.
    (Sorry, no exceptions to this policy.)
  • For your safety, we insist on strict compliance with all ship’s rules.
  • Bedding - we suggest sleeping bags, especially in cold weather.
  • We encourage you to send us a return letter of comment about your experience.
  • Your group must provide the following items to the youth program office two weeks prior to your visit:
·         A copy of permission for your visit from your sponsor/organization.
(ie: a tour permit, etc...)
·         Remaining fees due.
·         A roster of all visitors and their ages, who are staying aboard overnight.
·         A copy of your daily program for each day your group plans to be aboard.
The cost of all of this neat stuff is $10.00 per person, per night if your group is planning on staying for an overnight visit. Also, you must send a deposit of $100.00 to lock in your visit date.

Please make your deposit check payable to: Project Liberty Ship and mail it to:
PLS Youth Program
P.O. Box 25846
Highlandtown Station
Baltimore, Maryland 21224-0546

You must provide the food for your unit as well as your personal gear and bedding.

If your group is coming for a day tour, talk or luncheon the fee is $5.00 per person.

All of the paper goods, cups, plasticware, and cooking gear are provided for your use.