Photos: Ocean Institute Holds Mock Cannon Battle

Passengers aboard the ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ volunteered to raise the sails during a mock cannon battle on Saturday, Jan. 7. Photo: Alex Paris

Passengers aboard the ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ volunteered to raise the sails during a mock cannon battle on Saturday, Jan. 7. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

The Ocean Institute held mock cannon battles on Saturday, Jan. 7 with two visiting vessels. Photo: Alex Paris

Captain Jodi Williams steered the ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ during mock cannon battles on Saturday, Jan. 7. Photo: Alex Paris

The Ocean Institute held mock cannon battles on Saturday, Jan. 7 with two visiting vessels. Photo: Alex Paris

The Ocean Institute held mock cannon battles on Saturday, Jan. 7 with two visiting vessels. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Passengers aboard the ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ cheer as a cannon shoots toward other vessels during a mock cannon battle held by the Ocean Institute on Saturday, Jan. 7. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

The Ocean Institute held mock cannon battles on Saturday, Jan. 7 with two visiting vessels. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Hunter watches as the ‘Spirit of Dana Point’ sails back to the Ocean Institute after mock cannon battles on Saturday, Jan. 7. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

By Kristina Pritchett

On Saturday, firing cannons could be heard throughout Dana Point Harbor as the Ocean Institute held a mock cannon battle.

The Spirit of Dana Point, the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain participated in the battle, allowing passengers about the Spirit to participate in festivities.

Those aboard the Institute’s vessel were able to raise the sails, and cheered as cannons were shot off.

The Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain are both visiting from Washington and are available for tours.

The battles will continue Saturday, Jan. 14 from 1-4 p.m. at the Institute. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.ocean-institute.org.