America's Star-Spangled Ambassador
This past Sunday, Pride of Baltimore II celebrated the 8th Annual National Maritime Day Observance and Maritime Expo. The event was free and open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Canton Pier 13, 4601 Newgate Street. Organizers planned a brief National Maritime Day Commemoration and Wreath Laying aboard the NS Savannah. This marked the 52nd anniversary of … Read More
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[An article from Naval Air Station Patuxent River Tester] A group of U.S Naval Academy Midshipmen will experience a unique learning opportunity when their “live classroom” sets sail April 30 and May 1 offshore from Naval Air Station Patuxent River and Navy Recreation Center (NRC) Solomons. Part of an elective history course titled “War of … Read More
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PRIDE II Celebrates Maryland Day: Historic Events in Baltimore and St. Mary’s City Pride of Baltimore II, courtesy Norbert Stager FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Rodini laura@pride2.org 202-669-3065 (cell) BALTIMORE, March 10, 2016 – This month, Pride of Baltimore II, America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador, celebrates the founding of Maryland with unique events in Baltimore … Read More
Categories: Featured, Press ReleasesGovernor Hogan Announces New Partnership with Pride of Baltimore II New State Support for Historic Goodwill Vessel to Promote Economic Development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Rodini laura@pride2.org 202-669-3065 (cell) BALTIMORE, January 18, 2016 – Governor Hogan today announced the state of Maryland will launch a new public-private partnership with the sailing vessel Pride of … Read More
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Rodini laura@pride2.org 202-669-3065 (cell) BALTIMORE, December 16, 2015 — This holiday season, Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) and Pride of Baltimore II have partnered to create limited-edition Pride II oyster knives, with proceeds supporting ORP’s large-scale oyster restoration efforts in the Chesapeake Bay. The project was conceptualized as a way to … Read More
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A Symbol of Baltimore’s Roots, Accomplishments, and ‘Things Yet To Be Done’ Proceeds benefit Chesapeake restoration projects and its maritime heritage FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Rodini laura@pride2.org BALTIMORE, December 7, 2015 — On a cool day in May, 1987, nearly 500 people gathered in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to witness the keel-laying ceremony of the … Read More
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Pride II To Rendezvous with 101 Year-Old Norwegian Tall Ship The vessels will meet in Baltimore’s Harbor on November 4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Rodini laura@pride2.org BALTIMORE, October 30, 2015 – Pride of Baltimore II, America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador, finishes her season with an event of international proportions on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, as Pride … Read More
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Rodini laura@pride2.org 202-669-3065 (cell) BALTIMORE, July 17, 2015 – Pride of Baltimore II, America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador, will serve as the Committee Start Boat for the oldest and longest overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. The 42nd Annual Governor’s Cup Yacht Race will be held July 31 and August 1, 2015 … Read More
Categories: Press ReleasesA Rendezvous with The Hermione Event Begins a 3-Day Celebration of Historic Proportions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Rodini laura@pride2.org 202-669-3065 (cell) BALTIMORE, June 12, 2015 – Pride of Baltimore II, America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador, will participate in an event of international proportions on Friday, June 19, 2015 as Pride will rendezvous with the French-built Hermione, … Read More
Categories: Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Rodini laura@pride2.org 202-669-3065 (cell) BALTIMORE, May 29, 2015 – Pride of Baltimore II, America’s Star-Spangled Ambassador, will host an event of international proportions on Friday, June 19, 2015 as Pride makes rendezvous with the French-built Hermione, a replica of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 18th century ship. Captains of both vessels … Read More
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