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Help Us Bridge the Gap - Donate Now to Double Your Impact!
Every dollar raised will be matched up to $7K - help us finish critical repairs and fuel future programs. As the days get longer and the...
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Launch of the Marine Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program!
This month we are thrilled to announce the pilot of our Marine Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program.This initiative aims to equip young...
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Press Release: Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild Launches Marine Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Philadelphia, PA - [11/21/24] – The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild (PSPG), a 501c3 nonprofit, is proud to announce the launch of...
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Help Us Keep the Wind in Our Sails: Your Donation Matched Dollar for Dollar!
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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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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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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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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Philadelphia Ship Guild is on Amazon Smile!
How does AmazonSmile work? When first visiting AmazonSmile, customers are prompted to select a charitable organization from over one...
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Planned Giving to the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild
In shipbuilding, the keel is the foundation upon which the entire ship is built. What provides an even keel in your life? Is it your...
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Help Gazela When You Do Your Holiday Shopping!
AmazonSmile is a program where Amazon will give a small portion of each purchase to a non-profit chosen by the customer. It’s a tiny...
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Winter Work Updates, Feb. 17th
Our first potluck of the year was a success! If you missed out this time, don’t worry – potlucks will be held monthly through the...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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