The students from Kent School in Chestertown, Maryland, were on an annual science trip, said the school’s admissions director, Tricia Cammerzell.
Baker told The Associated Press at the foundation’s Annapolis headquarters that the boat’s captain, Shawn Ridgely, is Coast Guard certified and has a “stellar reputation,” with an unblemished record during 10 years of foundation trips.
“Shawn Ridgely, is Coast Guard certified and has a ‘stellar reputation,’ with an unblemished record during 10 years of foundation trips.” . . .til now. . .