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WELCOME ABOARD 

The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild serves the community by preserving its living classrooms Gazela, Jupiter, and Poplar. We are best at teaching maritime trade skills, putting on public events, and connecting Philly with its maritime heritage. 

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Meet the ships

Meet Philadelphia's official Tall Ship Gazela Primeiro, Philadelphia's oldest tugboat, Jupiter, and our floating workshop Barge Poplar.

a girl sawing a plank in a workshop

Support our mission

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, the PSPG puts donors’ support to work by furthering our educational programs. Our mission is pretty simple: to bring people to the water.

two blonde girls and an older gentleman pulling on a rope on the gazela

Join us

Pitch in by becoming part of our crew! We have been volunteer ran since 1973. You don't need any experience, we welcome all people at PSPG. 

Celebrate with us this summer!

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Gazela Primeiro has returned from her sail to the Chesapeake Bay as part of Gazela’s 125th, and the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th, anniversary.

For decades, Gazela has been a place where people have gathered to create a community on board mainly through volunteer work. PSPG has evolved to foster that community through a spectrum of programs including internships, a pre-apprenticeship, summer camps, field trips, group tours, and water-front events. PSPG is seeking funding to support the continuing growth of its maritime education, workforce development initiatives, and participation beyond the historic America250 and Tall Ship Festival.

UpComing HAPPENINGS

  • Pirates & Rum Speakeasy
    Pirates & Rum Speakeasy
    Thu, Aug 27
    Aug 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM
    Gazela Primeiro, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    Step aboard for some immersive storytelling, theatrical performances, and four expertly crafted cocktails! Ghostly legends, cursed voyages, and chilling tales of the high seas abound.
  • Saturday Workdays at Penn's Landing!
    Saturday Workdays at Penn's Landing!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 29
    Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    Gazela Primeiro, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    We welcome you to volunteer aboard the Gazela, no membership or experience required! Come for the learnings, stay for the community.
  • Riverside Sessions with Phila Brewing Co. + The Extraordinaires
    Riverside Sessions with Phila Brewing Co. + The Extraordinaires
    Thu, Sep 10
    Sep 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Gazela Primeiro, 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    Climb aboard Gazela, the Official Tall Ship of Philadelphia, for an intimate evening of entertainment along the waterfront featuring drinks from Philadelphia Brewing Co. and music from local band, The Extraordinaires.
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