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Have you ever seen any of the majestic Tall Ships that visit various ports around the world?  If you lived in Portsmouth New Hampshire, you would have seen at least one every year.   Once a year for the last 10 - 12 years, at least one Tall Ship has sailed into Portsmouth Harbor to the delight of area residents!

 

 

This year, we're lucky enough to have THREE sailing into Portsmouth!!  These ships are just absolutely beautiful when you see them in person - pictures just really never do them justice once you've seen any of them up close and in person.

The ships coming to visit Portsmouth will be here July 6, 7 and 8, and will be docked at the State Pier on Market Street in the downtown area.   These ships represent three different classes of sailing vessels.

The Pride of Baltimore II is a 157 foot replica of topsail schooners that were used during the War of 1812.  This replica was built in 1995.  The original Pride of Baltimore was built to navigate the British Blockade of US ports during the war. 


This beautiful ship is owned by the citizens of Maryland, and her mission is: "to promote trade and tourism in the state of Maryland; to represent the goodwill of all Maryland residents; and to provide on-board and internet educational programs for American history and maritime sciences."

 

The Spirit of Bermuda hails from Hamilton Bermuda, and is a replica of a early 1800s sloops that were the first to use the now-common triangle-shaped sail.  The Spirit of Bermuda is 112 feet long, and is the newest of the Tall Ships.

The Prince William is from Portsmouth England, and is coming to America to visit us as her sister city - Portsmouth NH.  The Prince William is a 200-foot long sail training vessel that's run by the Tall Ships Youth Trust.  This ship is one of two tall ships used for educational purposes, and is a two-masted brig built in the late 1990's.

 

 

 

The Piscataqua Maritime Commission is the local group responsible for bringing the Tall Ships into our harbor each year.  And it's been said that this is the first time in about 100 years that THREE ships of this caliber will be in the port at the same time.

Each of these three magnificent ships will be open for touring on all three days.  The fee is $8.00 for adults and is free for kids. 

What a fun way to come spend some time in Portsmouth!  Come for a visit, you just might fall in love and want to make this great place your HOME!!

 

Please make sure to click on the "Welcome to Portsmouth NH" picture below for a wonderful Community Tour.  You'll find several tours within, depicting different areas as well as different seasons in and around the Seacoast area.  I hope you enjoy the tour!