SHIP (B)LOG

As I’m sure you’ve heard many times, insurance to keep the ships open is the biggest expense that we have each year. Our premiums are...

Dear PSPG Friends and Supporters, PSPG had an exciting and eventful 2023, and are gearing up for a busy 2024 as well! We have hired an...

Philadelphia, PA - February 28, 2024 - The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild (PSPG) recently held its annual dinner, bringing...

Crewmates, after a long hiatus from sailing to get some much-needed work done, this is it! This is the year that Gazela and her crew get...

PHILADELPHIA, December 10, 2019: The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild (PSPG) is pleased to announce the receipt of $100,000 in grant...

Work on the windlass continues as we demolish the starboard windlass post and strip the ratchets and pawl rack from the windlass drum....

Our winter crew is now up to full strength. Chuck Ball and Mary Walker have arrived after their season on Lady Maryland, joining Patrick...

October 20th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Independence Seaport Museum, maritime historian Christian Roden will present Swedish...

The ‘Haul Out’ Campaign has had a successful start and has been more accurately rebranded, “Hull Rebuild Campaign!” We exceeded our...

Thanks to students from Drexel University fulfilling their civil engagement requirement by volunteering on Gazela, supplementing our...

The Guild held a members meeting on board the Gazela on June 15th. After a potluck and time for board members, volunteers and dues...

Gazela welcomed guests aboard on July 1st and 4th for tours and the best seats available for the fireworks at Penn’s Landing. The event...

Bring your own picnic dinner and watch the Fireworks show at Penn’s Landing with front row seats from the deck of the Tall Ship Gazela....

Bring your own picnic dinner and watch the Fireworks show at Penn’s Landing with front row seats from the deck of the tall ship...

On Sunday, September 23, beginning at 4:00 pm, please show your support for the tall ship Gazela and the Philadelphia Ship Preservation...

East Falls Local toured Gazela during the Tall Ship Festival at Penn’s Landing during Memorial Day Weekend, and interviewed Trinette...

In May 2018, the Penn’s Landing waterfront will be abuzz with Sail Philadelphia Tall Ships festivities. As Philadelphia’s resident tall...

Pennsylvania Yacht Club, 2189 State Road, Bensalem, PA. We will enjoy a cocktail hour with appetizers, followed by dinner, dessert, and...

The Guild was informed last year that Pier 9 was being developed into public space, newly named Cherry Street Pier.  The Guild relied on...

Gazela‘s volunteer crew is making great progress on installing the plastic sheeting over the framework for the winter cover. The...