An important piece of Baltimore’s maritime history has returned to the waterfront.

The mast of the Pride of Baltimore Memorial has been reinstalled at the re-envisioned Rash Field Park, marking a major milestone in the restoration of this permanent tribute to the original Pride and the four members of her crew lost at sea in 1986.

The Memorial’s marble will be installed next, with the remaining restoration work planned following Pride of Baltimore II’s 2026 sailing season.

We are grateful to the donors and partners who have made this progress possible, and especially to Waterfront Partnership for helping ensure that this important place of remembrance remains part of Baltimore’s waterfront.

Remembering Pride and Her Crew

Originally erected at Rash Field, the Memorial honors Pride of Baltimore and Captain Armin Elsaesser, Vincent C. “Vinny” Lazzaro, Barry Duckworth, and Jeanette F. “Nina” Schack, who were lost when Pride sank in a sudden squall north of Puerto Rico on May 14, 1986.

The Memorial features the signature raked mast of a Baltimore Clipper and pink granite bearing the names of those lost.

The original Pride of Baltimore had sailed more than 150,000 miles and visited 125 cities around the world as Baltimore’s sailing ambassador. Her loss was felt deeply in Baltimore and throughout the international maritime community.

Restoring the Memorial ensures that her story, and the people at the heart of it, continue to have a permanent place on Baltimore’s waterfront.

Restoration Is Underway

In May 2025, Pride II’s crew carefully downrigged the Memorial and transported its yards, gaff, mast, and topmast to our maintenance facility for restoration.

Now, the mast has returned to Rash Field and has been stepped once again. Installation of the Memorial’s marble is the next phase, with additional restoration work to follow after the 2026 sailing season.

The project is not finished, and your support will help us see it through.

Help Complete the Pride Memorial Restoration

Your gift honors the original Pride of Baltimore, remembers those who were lost, and helps ensure that this important place of remembrance endures on Baltimore’s waterfront.