This June, Gazela Primeiro - Philadelphia's official Tall Ship and the oldest non-replica Barkentine still sailing in the world - is embarking on a six-week Chesapeake Bay voyage as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, while also celebrating her 125th year afloat since her construction in Portugal! You can see Gazela in Alexandria (June 12–14), Portsmouth (June 19–21), and Baltimore (June 26-July 5th), with 35,000+ visitors expected across our decks.

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Chesapeake Open Ship Dates:

 

*Please note* As an active sailing vessel, Gazela's port dates may be subject to change due to weather, tide, and current. For anyone who'd like to add our public itinerary of Open Ship dates to their Google calendars, here is the link.

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        * Alexandria Open Ships:

Friday June 12 -  Sunday June 14

1 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22414 

        * Portsmouth Open Ships:

Friday June 19 - Monday June 22

High Street Landing Portsmouth, VA 23704

        * Baltimore America 250:

Thursday June 25 - Sunday June 28

Pier 5, Baltimore, MD 21202 (39°17'01.3"N 76°36'18.2"W)

        * Schedule update: Back to Philly for July 4!

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To stay in the loop about our upcoming workdates, trainings, events, and port dates, be sure to follow us on Instagram or Facebook, and subscribe to our Newsletters.​

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Did you know that Gazela is available for rental as a dockside events venue, including during our Chesapeake dates? To book a private event on our one-of-a-kind vessel, you can start the conversation either via the contact form on our Events page or directly by emailing events@philashipguild.org.​​

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We also have a few remaining business sponsorships available for companies looking to take advantage of a unique brand-marketing opportunity. Click this link for more information or reach out to Alex McNeil at amcneil@philashipguild.org.

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Click here to learn about other ways to support our work, including our youth education and workforce programs!

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Thank you for your continued support - we wouldn't be celebrating this historic year without all your dedication and hard work!