America's Star-Spangled Ambassador
Photo: Dressing the topyard on Pride of Baltimore II, February 14, 2019, by Jeff Crosby, chief mate. Course yard was crossed Saturday. Topsail yard was crossed Thursday. Both topmasts were fidded (proper spelling coming from the fact that topmasts are held up by a fid) earlier in the month. Now that the top-hamper is up … Read More
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Photo: Building Pride of Baltimore II, September 1987, by Bill Band. As Pride of Baltimore II is being readied for the 2019 sailing season, I am reminded of stalwart support from local artisans. The following sources date back to Pride’s two-year construction from 1987 to 1988. Arrow Metal of Baltimore is a sheet metal and … Read More
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Pride of Baltimore II is unwrapped after nearly 14 months laid up. With Pride’s sailing crew for 2019 just arrived Saturday morning and also plenty of able hands from Baltimore City Boy Scout Troop 35, sponsored by the Church of the Redeemer, the process of uncovering the ship began. Even with a full crew and … Read More
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Pride of Baltimore II in Green Bay 2016 captured by Larry Janssen. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2018 Contact: Erica Denner 410.539.1151; erica@pride2.org BALTIMORE, MD – Pride of Baltimore, Inc. (Pride), the nonprofit that manages the tall ship Pride of Baltimore II (Pride II), is pleased to announce that Jeff Buchheit has been chosen as … Read More
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There is plenty to be thankful for regarding the multi-decade worldwide renowned legacy called Pride of Baltimore. Pride of Baltimore II is three decades mature. Just as strong today as she was when commissioned in October of 1988. Her designer and her builders did a remarkably good job. She sails enviably. Is admired and appreciated … Read More
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