After nearly two months and 2700-plus nautical miles at sea, Pride of Baltimore II will return to Baltimore July 1. Pride II was a featured vessel at three tall ships festivals, welcomed thousands of visitors on board, and won two races against other tall ships as she sailed from Charleston to Bermuda and then from Bermuda to Boston.
“Whenever Pride II voyages to distant ports, it’s a wonderful opportunity to shine a positive light on our home city of Baltimore, birthplace of our national anthem,” says Pride of Baltimore, Inc. executive director Rick Scott. “Pride II is a treasured symbol of Baltimore and Maryland’s rich maritime history, and we look forward to being back home for the 4th ofJuly.”
Upon her return, Pride II will sail past Fort McHenry and proceed into the Inner Harbor with cannons blazing. She will be escorted into Baltimore Harbor by the Baltimore City Fire Department’s Fire Boat Number One, John R. Frazier, a Moran Towing tug boat, and schooner Summer Wind. Pride II will dock at Broadway Pier in Fells Point and will be open for free deck tours until 7 p.m. S.S. John W. Brown, a World War II Liberty Ship, will also be docked at Broadway Pier on July 1. Pride II invites local recreational boaters to get out on the water to welcome her home.
Since 1988, Pride II has logged 250,000 miles at sea and visited more than 200 ports in 40 countries, continuing to dazzle people around the nation and globe. In addition to promoting Maryland tourism, Pride II highlights the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and represents the people of Maryland in ports throughout the world.
In July, day sails and free deck tours for the public will resume in Baltimore. View Pride II's schedule and purchase day sail tickets at pride2.org/comeaboard.
Pride of Baltimore II, like her predecessor, Pride of Baltimore, is a reproduction of one of the most famous privateers, Chasseur. For nearly four decades, these modern-day prides of Baltimore have promoted historical maritime education, fostered economic development and tourism, and represented the people of Maryland in ports throughout the world. Since her commissioning in 1988, Pride II has sailed 250,000 nautical miles and visited more than 200 ports in 40 countries.
