Sea Battles aboard an 1812-era Privateer
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| Dates: | Saturday, June 30, 2012 - Wednesday, July 4, 2012 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | $$ see below |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
Pride II will be open for public tours and will offer sailing excursions around Boston Harbor, one of the few visiting Tall Ships to provide the opportunity to experience her majestic beauty under sail.
OpSail Boston 2012 marks Pride II's fourth OpSail event to date this season. With her sleek hull and tall raking masts, Pride of Baltimore II is an iconic reminder of America's rich maritime heritage.
The eyes of the world will be on Boston...come aboard Pride of Baltimore II and join in the celebration!
Climb aboard and explore her deck; imagine yourself 200 years ago.
Head out into the Harbor with us to watch the arrival of Tall Ships participating in Boston's celebration.
Take a sailing cruise and experience Pride II's majestic beauty while eyeing the visiting vessels from the water.
Pride of Baltimore II and the Privateer Lynx will be hosting the 'Duel of the Privateers' - hear the ship's deck guns roar and participate as these two privateers engage in battle maneuvers in an exciting reenactment of an early 19th century sea skirmish.
Join us as the USS Constitution embarks on its annual Turnaround Cruise, this year accompanied by the USCG Barque Eagle and a special performance by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
The 157-ft Pride of Baltimore II is a reproduction of an 1812-era Baltimore-built topsail schooner privateer. Pride II is the world's most renowned War of 1812 schooner privateer sailing in the 21st Century. She is historically evocative of the Privateer Chasseur, which defended America's freedom during the War of 1812 by serving as an offensive weapon of war and blockade-runner, capturing or sinking 35 British vessels, and, on her return to Baltimore in 1815, was dubbed the Pride of Baltimore by The Niles Weekly Register. The British attacked Baltimore in 1814 in an attempt to destroy the Fells Point shipyards that built Chasseur and dozens of other Privateers. During the September 13, 1814 Battle of Baltimore, Francis Scott Key wrote the words that became our nation's anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner'. As the world's most traveled historic schooner, Pride II sails globally promoting U.S. maritime history and serves as a unique learning platform for math, science and social studies programs.
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Friday, June 29
Pride of Baltimore II Arrival 3:00 PM Marina at Rowes Wharf
Saturday, June 30
View the Tall Ships Arrival Sail: 9 11:30 AM Adults - $65.00 Children 12 & under $45.00
Ship Tours: 1:00 6:00 Free / Donations appreciated
Sunday, July 1
Ship Tours: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Free/Donations appreciated
Battle Sail: 2 4:30 PM Adults - $75.00 Children 12 & Under - $50.00
Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3
Morning Sail: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Adults $55.00 - Children 12 & under $50.00
Battle Sail: 2 4:30 PM Adults - $75.00 Children 12 & Under - $50.00
Wednesday, July 4th
Day Sail: 10:30 1:30 PM - USS Constitution Turnaround Cruise
$125.00 Per Person
Ship Tours: 3:00 6:00 PM Free/ Donations Appreciated
Boarding: The Marina at Rowes Wharf, 30 Rowes Wharf / Gate B
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Varies
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.pride2.org/come_aboard/day_sails.php
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
30 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110 map
Phone: 888-557-7433
| TIPS | ↑ top |
- Board 15 minutes prior to departure
| RELATED LINKS | ↑ top |
- Profiles
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