The Rederij Clipper Stad Amsterdam arrived in Boston and is berthed at Fan Pier Marina until Tuesday, April 23. The Stad Amsterdam is a three-masted clipper that was built in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 2000 at the Damen Shipyard. The ship was designed by Gerard Dijkstra who modelled her after the mid-19th century frigate Amsterdam, but Read More…
The Portuguese tall ship, Sagres, returned to Boston this week. The vessel is 294 feet and known for the red crosses on its sails. Docked at Fan Pier in Boston’s Seaport, the ship last visited Boston in 2015. Gerri Palladino took in the scene with her camera in this gallery. Photos by Gerri Palladino.
When the Italian navy ship Amerigo Vespucci visited Boston, she was lit up with the colors of the Italian flag at night. Here she is in all her glory docked at the Boston World Trade Center. Only 60 pieces! How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are Read More…
Colombian tall ship Gloria docked at Fan Pier Friday morning after being anchored off Eastie for a couple of days. (Photo by David Weaver) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your best photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us Read More…
The Tall Ship Gloria from Colombia arrived in Boston Harbor on Wednesday night. She appears to be hanging out in a holding area near the airport before docking at Fan Pier in the Seaport. The tall ship will be open to the public on July 29, 30 and 31 from 9am-12 noon and 2pm-5pm (all times at Read More…
The Italian Navy’s Tall Ship Amerigo Vespucci was welcomed back to Boston Harbor this week. In the above video, Captain Angelo Patruno talks about the return of 86 year-old training vessel to Boston as part of its recent worldwide tour. Often referred to as the “most beautiful ship in the world,” the full-rigged, three hundred-thirty foot ship is Read More…
Just as the last sails disappear over the horizon from over fifty Tall Ships leaving Sail Boston’s successful maritime festival last month, Sail Boston, Inc. welcomes the Italian Navy’s Tall Ship Amerigo Vespucci back to Boston Harbor, on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. The beautiful full-rigged, three hundred-thirty foot ship is an official training ship of the Italian Navy. She was Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday! Events for Tuesday, June 27th: 1:00pm John Adams: The Colossus of Independence – Paul Revere House. Shows at 1:00 PM, 1:45 PM, and 2:30 PM Hear from John Adams himself as he discusses his earliest beginnings in Braintree through his days as delegate of the Continental Congress and foreign ambassador. Located at The Paul Revere Read More…
Things to know for Thursday! Events for Thursday, June 22nd: Tall Ships in Boston leave today The tall ships will leave Boston Harbor around 8am on Thursday morning, although without sails and not in a parade formation. See our coverage of the five day visit and go to SAIL BOSTON for more information. 10:45am Mah Johgg at North End Library. Friends of the Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Events for Wednesday, June 21st Tall Ships in Boston through June 22nd. This event is comprised of over 50 majestic ships from around the world. The parade kicked off five days of nautical festivities including re-enactments, musical performances, ceremonies and daily free public boarding of the ships. Visit SAIL BOSTON for more information. 5:00pm Tea & Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday! Tall Ships in Boston through June 22nd. This event is comprised of over 50 majestic ships from around the world. The parade kicked off five days of nautical festivities including re-enactments, musical performances, ceremonies and daily free public boarding of the ships. Visit SAIL BOSTON for more information. 11:00 a.m. Eliot School Renovation Groundbreaking at 585 Read More…
The Tall Ships are docked around Boston Harbor, in Charlestown, Rowes Wharf and the Seaport District. After arriving on Saturday in the Grand Parade of Sail, most are open for public boarding before departing on Thursday morning. Thanks to our friend Joe and the Boston Sailing Center, we had a front row seat on Sunday Read More…