The S/V Denis Sullivan was completed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2000 by professional shipwrights and nearly 400 volunteers. The schooner is a modern educational sailing vessel with two diesel engines, a scientific laboratory, two computer workstations, and modern communication and navigation equipment. She maintains single bunks in co-ed areas, shared toilets (heads) and showers, and limited storage. The vessel can carry up to 50 passengers on day sails and 20 participants overnight. She is complemented by a professional crew of 10.
The S/V Denis Sullivan provides an array of genuine maritime experiences, from two-hour Lake Watches for families to multi-day educational sails for teens and adults. Water is the world’s most precious resource, and the S/V Denis Sullivan provides a unique platform from which to provide marine education, leadership training, and personal development to visitors of all ages.
Length Overall | 137’ |
Length on Deck | 98’ |
Displacement Tonnage | 150 |
Gross Tonnage | 97 |
Beam | 24’ |
Draft | 8’9” |
Number of Sails | 10 |
Sail Area | 4597 sq. ft. |
Mast Height | 95’ |
Heads | 3 |
Berths | 32 |
Day Sail Capacity | 50 |
Fuel Capacity | 960 gal. |
Fresh Water Capacity | 850 gal. |
Sewage Capacity | 670 gal. |
Grey Water Capacity | 640 gal. |
Main Engines | 2×180 HP |
Generator | 20 kW |
Inmarsat Capsat Fleet 77 Communications Satellite Antennae (MPDS 64 KBps ISDN Thru-Put) |
Wireless 802.11 Antennae (11 MB Thru-Put, w/ 4 NM range) |
Canon Power Shot Digital Camera |
Nextel Cellular Modem (19.2 KB Thru-Put) |
Polycom Codec Camera (H.320 at up to 64 KBps, Satellite & H.323 at up to 768 Kbps, TCP/IP Network, Wired or Wireless) |
Color RADAR | 2 |
Depth Sounder | 1 |
DGPS VHF Chart Plotter | 1 |
SSB Radio | 1 |
MF/HF Radio | 1 |
Weather Fax | 1 |
NAVTEX Receiver | 1 |
Satellite Comm. Station | 2 |
Automatic Identification System | 1 |
Computer Workstations | 2 |
Large Video Display | 1 |
DVD/VCR | 1 |
Niskin Tow Winch | 1000 meter ¼” wire |
Bottles | 6 (2.5 L Cap.) |
Gravity Corer | 1 |
Ponar Grab | 2 |
Plankton Nets | 1 |
Bottom trawl | 1 |
Microscopes | 5 |
Incubator | 1 |
Centrifuge | 1 |
Lamotte Surface Sampler | 1 |
YSI 6600 Multi-parameter Sonde | 1 |
Hach DO Photometer | 1 |
Oakton pH tester | 1 |
SSEC Sun Photometer | 1 |
Membership is the best (and most cost-saving way) for your family to enjoy fun and learning throughout the year!
With all of our memberships you’ll receive free admission, program discounts, special member-only events, and more!
We are located on Milwaukee’s lakefront with easy access on and off of the expressway.
500 N Harbor DrAdults | $20 |
Child (3-17) | $16 |
Child 2 & Under | $Free |
Senior (60+) | $16 |
College Student* | $14 |
Military Active and Veterans* | $14 |
*Valid ID Required.
Prices are subject to change. Click HERE to buy tickets and for important information you need to know before visiting.
Wednesday-Sunday: 9am-4pm | |
Tues-Fri | - |
Sat & Sun | - |
We are located on Milwaukee’s lakefront with easy access on and off of the expressway.
500 N Harbor DrAdults | $20 |
Child (3-17) | $16 |
Child 2 & Under | $Free |
Senior (60+) | $16 |
College Student* | $14 |
Military Active and Veterans* | $14 |
Military* Active Duty & Veterans | $14 |
*Valid ID Required.
Prices are subject to change. Click HERE to buy tickets and for important information you need to know before visiting.
Wednesday-Sunday: 9am-4pm | |
Tues-Fri | - |
Sat & Sun | - |