Meet the staff of Battleship Cove.

30+ YEARS OF CAMPING: Battleship Cove pioneered the concept of organized youth groups spending an evening aboard a naval vessel. It all began in 1972....Ctd.

Kenneth R. Preble
Battleship Cove
P.O. Box 111
Fall River, MA 02722-0111

p: (508) 678-1100, ext. 104
f: (508) 674-5597

Ken Preble came to Battleship Cove in 1974. A graduate of Somerset High School and a lifelong resident, Ken is the most long-term employee at the Cove. His career began when he was assigned to the Cove through a work program sponsored by the City of Fall River. Ken's career as a ship maintenance professional has been broad and varied. Throughout his tenure he has demonstrated a strong desire to improve himself personally and professionally. His hard work and dedication led to his promotion to his current position, First Lieutenant, in 1987.

As First Lieutenant, Ken is responsible for the overall maintenance, upkeep and repair of all the vessels, grounds, and buildings at the Battleship Cove complex. In the absence of the Executive Director and the Chief Operating Officer, the First Lieutenant is the senior maintenance manager on board.

This Battleship Cove board member has distinguished himself both on and off the battlefield.

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN: Battleship Cove recently welcomed Dr. John Sbrega, President of Bristol Community College, to its distinguished board of directors. An Air Force pilot during the Vietnam War, Dr. Sbrega is a graduate of Union College, Schenectady, NY. He holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in history (with distinction) from Georgetown University. After acquiring those degrees, he continued his education as a Fulbright Scholar at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He later completed the Management Development Program at Harvard University, Graduate School of Education. Author of several books and articles, Dr. Sbrega serves on several other boards and committees, and has an extensive record of public service and professional affiliations.

10% MEMBERS' DISCOUNT: From classic Navy caps to educational toys and models, Members are entitled to a 10% off all gift shop merchandise. In just one shopping spree, your Membership could pay for itself!

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