NEW FOR SAILFEST 2008 - The 250th Multi-Role Bridge Company, a Connecticut Army National Guard unit from New London, CT will display its bridging equipment at the end of the Amistad Pier.

During the weekend unit members will demonstrate maneuvering of equipment and the capabilities of the Bridge Erection Boat and will be on hand to answer your questions about the equipment and the unit.  Demonstrations will take place Friday at 7:30 off Custom House Pier, Saturday at 1:15, 4:00, 6:00 off City Pier, and Sunday at  ????? off ??? Pier Our primary mission as a Multi Role Bridge Company is to provide personnel and equipment to transport, assemble, disassemble, and maintain all standard U.S. Army bridging systems. 

On display will be the Army’s Ribbon Float Bridge configured for rafting operations, used to transport military equipment across a body of water, and the Bridge Erection Boat. 

The Bridge Erection Boat (BEB) is a transportable, hydrojet propelled, aluminum hull boat designed to maneuver components of floating bridge.  The boat can also be used as a general work boat to propel rafts, support diving operations, assist in maritime construction projects, troop and cargo carrier, and patrol inland waters.