Discovering Amistad Recognizes Those Who Made Port Visits Possible in . . .

 

NORWICH

Don Wallace, Dockmaster at the Marina at American Wharf, is presented with a plaque by Rich Wall, DA’s Port Logistics Project Manager – in appreciation for Don’s help in making The Amistad’s visit to Norwich such a resounding success. 

STAMFORD

Alice Carlos, Dockmaster at the Harbor Point Marina in Stamford, receives her “Plaque of Appreciation” from Rich Wall (left) and Robin Hogen from Discovering Amistad.

 

Jeff Dolce, Dock Master at Safe Harbor in Stamford, receives a “Plaque of Special Appreciation” from Robin Hogen (left), DA Co-Chair, and Rich Wall (right) DA Port Logistics Project Manager.

 

BRIDGEPORT

Bruce Williams (center) accepts plaque of appreciation from Rich Wall (left), DA Port Logistics Project Manager, and Robin Hogen, DA Co-Chair, at Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport.

 

MYSTIC

Greg Zabel, Mystic Seaport Dockmaster, was recently presented with this plaque to thank him for accommodating The Amistad on his wharf during the many months when the ship is in Mystic.

NEW LONDON

Barbara Neff, Dockmaster for the City of New London, was recently honored by Discovering Amistad for her extraordinary efforts to bring The Amistad to New London this past summer as Part of the Voyage for Freedom.

NORWALK

Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling (Center) is flanked by members of his staff and community leaders in Norwalk who were instrumental in our highly successful visit to Norwalk in September. L to R - Rich Wall, DA Port Logistics Project Manager; Owen Lee, Deputy Harbor Master; Deputy Chief Blake, Norwalk Fire Department; Jessica Vonashek, Chief of Community and Economic Development; Reeshemah Norfleet,  DA Director of Community Initiatives; Mayor Rilling; Bruce Lovallo, Norwalk Harbor Master; Deputy Chief Maggio, Norwalk Fire Department; Robert Stowers, Director of Recreation and Parks; Jerry Toni, Norwalk Seaport Association; Robin Hogen, DA Co-Chair.

 

Gary Wetmore, owner of G&C Marine Services, is presented with a plaque by Robin Hogen, Co-Chair of Discovering Amistad, in recognition of Gary and Charlie Wetmore's extraordinary efforts which enabled The Amistad to dock safely in Norwalk for the Oyster Festival in September.