Captain’s Log: Reflecting on Sail250
Patrick Smith
July 22, 2026
Date: July 19, 2025 I am writing shortly after the last formal Tall Ship Festival Port celebrating America’s 250th Birthday.
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50 Years of Pride Part 20: To Begin Anew
Patrick Smith
June 19, 2026
As part of our ongoing 50 Years of Pride series, we’ve spent the past several months looking back at the
50 Years of Pride: Remembering our Shipmates
Patrick Smith
May 13, 2026
On the eve of the anniversary of the loss of the original Pride of Baltimore, the keys on the keyboard
50 Years of Pride Part 14: Pride of Friendship
Patrick Smith
March 23, 2026
As part of our 50 Years of Pride series, we are partnering with crew alumni from both Pride of Baltimore and the brigantine Romance to share the intertwined history of these two
50 Years of Pride Part 13: Black Jacks and Sailor Fashion
Patrick Smith
March 2, 2026
The history of Black sailors in the Atlantic world is complex. The sea was never free from exploitation or danger, yet maritime
50 Years of Pride Part 12: A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words
Patrick Smith
February 20, 2026
As we move through this remarkable season of remembrance and celebration, 2026 into 2027 stands as a convergence of milestones.