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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. 

square and triangular sails from below at full sail

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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In 2026, Gazela Primeiro will 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 in the historic America250 and Tall Ship Festival.

  • SUNDAY Work Day: 9:00 - 5:00
    SUNDAY Work Day: 9:00 - 5:00
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, May 24
    May 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Gazela Primeiro, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    Come volunteer on-board the Gazela, no membership or experience required!
  • Watchkeeping & Boatcheck: Combo Training (L1 Sailing Requirement Courses)
    Watchkeeping & Boatcheck: Combo Training (L1 Sailing Requirement Courses)
    May 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Gazela Primeiro, 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    1030-1330: Join us for a combined session of two trainings that are required to sail with us this summer.
  • TUESDAY Work Day: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
    TUESDAY Work Day: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 26
    May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Gazela Primeiro, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    Come volunteer on-board the Gazela, no membership or experience required!
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