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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...
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Apr 262 min read
Help Support Our Ships!
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...
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Feb 282 min read
Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild Hosts Successful Annual Dinner, Celebrating Ship’s Crew Past and Present
Philadelphia, PA - February 28, 2024 - The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild (PSPG) recently held its annual dinner, bringing...
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Feb 27, 20233 min read
We're going to the Chesapeake!
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...
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Jan 26, 20202 min read
PSPG Awarded $100K Grant to Support Gazela
PHILADELPHIA, December 10, 2019: The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild (PSPG) is pleased to announce the receipt of $100,000 in grant...
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Jan 26, 20201 min read
Winter Work Updates
Work on the windlass continues as we demolish the starboard windlass post and strip the ratchets and pawl rack from the windlass drum....
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Jan 6, 20201 min read
Meet Our Crew
Our winter crew is now up to full strength. Chuck Ball and Mary Walker have arrived after their season on Lady Maryland, joining Patrick...
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Oct 7, 20191 min read
MS Kungsholm with Christian Roden
October 20th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Independence Seaport Museum, maritime historian Christian Roden will present Swedish...
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Aug 25, 20191 min read
Hull Rebuild Campaign has a Successful Kickoff!
The ‘Haul Out’ Campaign has had a successful start and has been more accurately rebranded, “Hull Rebuild Campaign!” We exceeded our...
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Aug 25, 20191 min read
Drexel Students End Their School Year with a Bang!
Thanks to students from Drexel University fulfilling their civil engagement requirement by volunteering on Gazela, supplementing our...
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Aug 25, 20191 min read
June Membership Meeting – Many Topics Discussed
The Guild held a members meeting on board the Gazela on June 15th. After a potluck and time for board members, volunteers and dues...
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Aug 25, 20191 min read
Fireworks!
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...
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Jun 30, 20191 min read
Tickets for Front Row Seats to the Fireworks Now on Sale!
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....
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Aug 16, 20181 min read
Front Row Seats to Penn’s Landing Fireworks!
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...
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Aug 13, 20181 min read
Food & Wine with the PSPG at Pier 5
On Sunday, September 23, beginning at 4:00 pm, please show your support for the tall ship Gazela and the Philadelphia Ship Preservation...
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Jun 2, 20181 min read
Oh Ship! Calling all sailors, pirates, and history buffs
East Falls Local toured Gazela during the Tall Ship Festival at Penn’s Landing during Memorial Day Weekend, and interviewed Trinette...
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Apr 21, 20181 min read
Help Gazela Lead the Parade
In May 2018, the Penn’s Landing waterfront will be abuzz with Sail Philadelphia Tall Ships festivities. As Philadelphia’s resident tall...
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Feb 23, 20181 min read
PSPG Annual Dinner March 10
Pennsylvania Yacht Club, 2189 State Road, Bensalem, PA. We will enjoy a cocktail hour with appetizers, followed by dinner, dessert, and...
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Dec 15, 20171 min read
Consolidation of Guild materials
The Guild was informed last year that Pier 9 was being developed into public space, newly named Cherry Street Pier. The Guild relied on...
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Nov 27, 20171 min read
Preparing Gazela for winter
Gazela‘s volunteer crew is making great progress on installing the plastic sheeting over the framework for the winter cover. The...
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