The Shenandoah sets out on its last voyage. - Larry Glick

The famed topsail schooner Shenandoah returned Saturday from it’s last sailing voyage. A group of Chilmark fourth and fifth graders made their way back to Vineyard shores from Tarpaulin Cove as an escort of Island vessels escorted the ship into port. Later, a public gathering was held aboard Shenandoah by Martha’s Vineyard Ocean Academy.

The Shenandoah sets out on its last voyage. – Larry Glick
The Shenandoah first arrived in Vineyard Haven harbor in 1964. – Larry Glick
Rounding West Chop with an escort. – Ray Ewing
Heading toward Vineyard Haven harbor. – Ray Ewing
Sails unfurled, one last time. – Ray Ewing
Many vessels ventured to the outer harbor to welcome Shenandoah home. – Ray Ewing
One last voyage across the sound. – Ray Ewing
At anchor off West Chop. – Larry Glick
Chilmark School students enjoy their last day on board. – Ray Ewing
Shenandoah crew members stow the sails.
Glenn Provost with his scale model of the Shenandoah. – Maria Thibodeau
Iyla Bohan is first off the boat and back home. – Jeanna Shepard
A load of Chilmark students heads to the dock. – Jeanna Shepard
Reunited! – Jeanna Shepard
Back from a unique experience. – Jeanna Shepard
Happy to be home again. – Jeanna Shepard
Emotions running high. – Jeanna Shepard
Harlow Sullivan with a sign for her brother Brecken. – Jeanna Shepard
The Ruel family is together again. – Jeanna Shepard
Ian Ridgeway, Matthew Stackpole and Casey Blum aboard Shenandoah. – Jeanna Shepard
The community gathers to give the ship a proper sendoff. – Jeanna Shepard
Captain Ian Ridgeway talks to the crowd. – Jeanna Shepard
Matthew Stackpole. – Jeanna Shepard
Rose Guerin and Buck Shank fill the night with music. – Jeanna Shepard
Twilight on the Shenandoah. – Jeanna Shepard
Cannon fire on the last night. – Jeanna Shepard

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