| Dates/Location |
Ships
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April 4-11
Inner Harbor, West Wall |
 T/S
Gunilla - 201'
Swedish tall ship training vessel
The square-rigged barque Gunilla
was originally launched as a cargo vessel at the Oskarshamn
Shipyard in 1940 of pre-war, top-quality steel and she
navigated Swedish waters until 1997. Today, the ship
is chartered by "Den Seglande Gymnasieskolan"
(The Sailing Upper-Secondary School) for a greater part
of the season. |
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April 23-25
Inner Harbor, Floating Piers
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Pelikan - 46' Sea Scouts
training vessel
The centerpiece of
Chesapeake Flotilla Sea Scouts' training program is
the Sea Scout Training Vessel (SSTV) "der PeLiKan",
a 46 ft. Morgan Ketch. |
April 23-28
Inner Harbor, West Wall |
 Afloat
Lab - 108' Office
of Naval Research vessel
The Afloat Lab is a test platform
for new technologies intended for shipboard use. Formerly
classified as a Yard Patrol craft and used to train
midshipmen, the Afloat Lab has the same machinery, electronics
and navigation systems as the Navy's large fleet ships
which makes it an ideal test platform.
The vessel provides a realistic
shipboard environment for an innovative self-healing
communications network that can route around breaks
and allows critical shipboard systems to keep functioning.
The Afloat Lab takes its nickname, the "Starfish,"
for this technology because it functions like a real
starfish which relies on radial nerves running the
length of each ray and connecting to other radial
nerves via a nerve ringing the body. In addition to
this namesake technology, the Afloat Lab features
other working demonstrations and exhibits to give
visitors a sample of cutting edge Navy science and
technology.
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April 23-28
Inner Harbor, Finger Piers |
 Bay
Hydrographer -
56' NOAA hydrographic survey vessel
NOAA S/V BAY HYDROGRAPHER
is operated by the Hydrographic Surveys Division of
NOAA's Office of Coast Survey. She is based in Norfolk,
VA, at the Atlantic Marine Center and she conducts hydrographic
survey operations in the Chesapeake Bay. The Ship specializes
in multi-beam sonar, side-scan sonar and diver investigation
of submerged wrecks and obstructions to navigation for
the update of nautical charts. In addition, BAY HYDROGRAPHER
serves as a testing and development platform for NOAA's
Nautical Charting Laboratory in Silver Spring, MD. and
is equipped with state-of-the-art hydrographic and navigation
equipment including Differential Global Positioning
Systems (DGPS), a Multibeam Bathymetric Sonar System
and a digital Side Scan sonar (SSS) system.
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April 23-28
Inner Harbor, Finger PIers |
Seaclusion
- 60' youth education training
vessel
This 49 passenger, 60-foot motor yacht previously journeyed
both offshore and inland along the entire East Coast
from Cuba to Canada. Now part of the Chesapeake Bay
Children's Gateway, it serves as a "floating classroom"
for Chesapeake Bay Memories Charities. |
April 24-27
Inner Harbor, Finger PIers |
Patapsco
- 53' Maryland Pilots Association
pilot boat |
April 24-27
Inner Harbor, West Wall |
 Steam
Tug Baltimore
- 89' historic steam tugboat
This national historic
landmark, launched in 1906, is the oldest steam-powered,
coal-fired tug. Salvaged from the Chesapeake Bay in
1981 and restored by volunteers, it is now part of the
Baltimore Museum of Industry |
April 24-27
Inner Harbor, Finger PIers |
Fort Moultrie -
60' tug
One of the 949th Transportation
Company's three 60-foot tugboats, this U.S. Army Small
Tugboat is an Army Tug ST-912. |
April 24-27
Inner Harbor, West Wall |
 Linthicum
- 45' US Army Corps of Engineers
survey vessel
The Baltimore District's
bay and ocean-going hydrographic survey boat is mainly
used to survey deep draft navigation channels and harbors.
The 45-foot aluminum vessel reaches a top speed of sixteen
knots. |
April 25-May 2
Inner Harbor, Finger PIers |
 Schooner
Sultana - 97' topsail
schooner from Chestertown, MD
The
Schooner Sultana is an undertaking of Sultana
Projects. Inc., a non-profit, 501(3)(c) organization
based in Chestertown, Maryland. Founded in 1997,
Sultana's mission is to provide unique, hands-on
educational experiences in colonial history and environmental
science. |
April 25-27
Inner Harbor, Finger PIers |
Snow Goose
- 46' Chesapeake Bay Foundation vessel
A "living classroom"
for almost 3,500 Maryland students a year, the Chesapeake
Bay Foundation's environmental education work boat is
a 46-foot motor vessel that demonstrates how the Patapsco
River is an important economic and ecological resource.
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June 3-9
Inner Harbor
Constellation Dock
June 6-9
Fells Point, Broadway Pier
Welcome Ceremony
6/3 - 11:30 am
Crew Party
Arrival
photos
Raffle Winners
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 Jeanie
Johnston - 148'
Irish tall ship
Jeanie Johnston is
a recreation of an Irish tall ship that, between 1848
and 1855, made 16 voyages to North America, sailing
to Quebec, Baltimore and New York. She carried over
2,500 Irish people across the Atlantic on the first
step in a brave new adventure.
This Jeanie Johnston
is newly bui t and on her maiden voyage to North American.
Her mission is to educate visitors about the history
of Ireland, in particular emigration during the Irish
famine period.
Arrival: Tuesday, June 3 at 8 am
at Constellation Dock, Inner Harbor
Welcome Ceremony: alongside the ship at 11:30 am
Public Visiting Hours:
Tuesday, June 3 12:30 pm – 6 pm Inner Harbor,
Constellation Dock
Wednesday, June 4 10:30 am – 6 pm Inner Harbor,
Constellation Dock
Thursday, June 5 10:30 am – 6 pm Inner Harbor,
Constellation Dock
Friday, June 6 10:30 am – 6 pm Fells Point, Broadway
Pier
Saturday, June 7 10:30 am – 6 pm Fells Point,
Broadway Pier
Sunday, June 8 10:30 am – 6 pm Fells Point, Broadway
Pier
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June 30-July 2
Inner Harbor, West Wall |
 T/V
Kings Pointer - 225' US Merchant Marine
training vessel
The T/V Kings Pointer was transferred
to the United States Merchant Marine Academy on 1 October
1992, following a distinguished eight year career with
the Military Sealift Command. Originally commissioned
as the USNS Contender, she was the second of
eighteen ocean surveillance ships built for the United
States Navy. She was commissioned in the Naval auxiliary
force on 29 July 1984. During her career, Contender
served almost exclusively in the Pacific Ocean. When
on deployment, she motored around the Pacific Basin
at speeds of only 2-3 knots, while towing a 2000' acoustical
array listening for submarines. She carried no armament
and was considered a non-combatant. In her capacity
as a training vessel, she fulfills two primary missions:
ship familiarization and shiphandling. |
July 22-24
Inner Harbor, Pier 4 |
 USCGC
Cleat - 65' US Coast Guard Cutter
The Coast Guard Cutter Cleat
is the newest of the fleet of small ice-breaking tugboats
in service for the Coast Guard. The Western Boat Building
Corporation in Tacoma, Washington built the Cleat
which was launched in 1967. From the time of its launch
until 1988, the ship was based at Gloucester City,
New Jersey. When the Coast Guard moved its Delaware
River Base to the foot of Washington Street in South
Philadelphia, the Cleat moved as well.
Tour Hours:
Tuesday, July 22nd - 4pm-8pm
Wednesday, July 23rd - 8am-4pm
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July 23-25
Fells Point, Broadway Pier
Welcome ceremony: Wednesday, July
23rd 9:15am
Broadway Square
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 JDS
Setogiri - 446' Japanese
Navy destroyer
Arrival: Wednesday, July 23rd 9 am
Welcome ceremony: Wednesday, July 23rd 9:15am Broadway
Square
Tour Hours: Thursday, July 24th 9am-11am & 1pm-3pm
Departure: Friday, July 25th 9 am
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July 28 - Aug 4
Inner Harbor, West Wall
Welcome ceremony: Monday, July
28th 11:30 am
alongside ship
Plaque dedication honoring the
Father of the Argentine Navy: Tuesday, July 29th at10am
Inner Harbor West Shore
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 Libertad
- 301' Argentine Navy tall
ship
The Argentinia Navy
training ship Libertad is one of the largest
sailing ships in the world. Her long bowsprit allows
the rigging of four jibs as well as the storm jib,
whose rope is secured on the bridge. She was built
to replace the Presidente Sarmiento, an 85-meter,
three-masted square-rigger, which was launched in
1898 in Great Britain, laid up in 1954 and turned
into a museum in Buenos Aires. The Libertad
was put into service in 1960. She was built for the
training of Argentinian Navy officers. Once a year,
after their four years at the Naval Academy, she takes
the midshipmen on a cruise.
Arrival: Monday, July 28th 11am
Welcome ceremony: Monday, July 28th 11:30 am alongside
ship
Plaque dedication honoring the Father of the Argentine
Navy: Tuesday, July 29th -10am Inner Harbor West Shore
Tour Hours:
Tuesday, July 29 - 12 pm – 3 pm
Wednesday, July 30 - 11 am – 2 pm
Thursday, July 31 - 2 pm – 6 pm
Friday, August 1 - 4 pm – 6 pm
Saturday, August 2 - 11 am – 6 pm
Sunday, August 3 - 11 am – 6 pm
Departure: Monday, August 4th - 10 am
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Aug 11-15
Inner Harbor, West Wall |
 Brasil
- 431' Brazilian Navy training ship
Arrival: Monday, August 11th at 10 am
Free, public visiting hours:
Tuesday, August 12th 2-5 pm
Wednesday, August 13th, 2-5 pm
Thursday, August 14th, 2-5 pm
Departure: Friday, August 15th at 9 am
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Sept 4-6
Fells Point, Broadway Pier |
 Martha
Lewis - 70' Skipjack from Havre De Grace,
MD
The Martha Lewis is a
working oyster dredger, an alluring and practical classroom
for studying the Bay. She is based in Havre de Grace,
MD. Her group's basic aim is to cling to a manner of
living, the harvesting of oysters, but a broader goal
is to provide a wide-ranging education opportunity,
to acquaint many with the needs and means to preserve
the Chesapeake Bay. |
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Sept 6-8
Fells Point, Broadway Pier |
Independiente - 325' Colombian
Navy frigate
The Independiente is
a Colombian Type FS 1500 frigate of 1500 tons displacement,
launched in 1983. She is powered by four MTU 20V 1163
TB92 diesel engines of 28000 hp providing a top speed
of 27 knots and a range of 11200 km. She carries a crew
of 94 and is armed with eight Aerospatiale MM 40 Exocet
ship-to-ship missiles; one OTO Melara 76 mm/62 compact
gun; two Breda 40 mm/70 (twin) anti-aircraft guns; four
Oerlikon 30 mm/75 Mk 74 (in two twin arrangements) guns;
six 324 mm Mk 32 (in two triple arrangements) torpedo
tubes and carries one MBB BO 105 CB helicopter for anti-submarine
warfare. |
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Sept 11-15
Inner Harbor, Finger Piers |
 Nathan
of Dorchester -
65' Maryland Skipjack
The
Skipjack, Nathan of Dorchester, was built in
Cambridge, Maryland by local volunteers under the direction
of Master Shipwright Bobby Ruark. Three years in the
making, she was launched July 4th 1994. Skipjacks, designed
for dredging oysters on Chesapeake Bay, comprise the
last commercial sailing fleet in the USA. The Nathan,
combining native oak and pine with galvanized steel,
was designed to teach history and aquatic sciences while
touring the Choptank River. |
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Sept 27-29
Inner Harbor, Pier 4 |
 USCGC
Block Island - 110' US Coast Guard patrol
boat
The United States Coast Guard
Cutter Block Island is the forty-fourth Island
Class cutter, and is named after Block Island, RI, which
is located 15 nautical miles south of Newport, RI. Cutter
Block Island was built by Bollinger Machine Shop
and Shipyard in Lockport, LA, and is outfitted with
state of the art machinery and electronics. The cutter
design is based on the internationally known Vosper
Thornycraft Patrol Boats of Great Britain. Twin V-16
Caterpillar diesel engines move the ship at speeds in
excess of 29 knots. Designed as a high speed heavy weather
craft, the Block Island also employs active fin
roll stabilizers to minimize ship motion and reduce
crew fatigue. She is startioned at Base Fort Macon,
GA. |
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October 15-18
Fells Point |
13th Annual Great
Chesepeake Bay Schooner Race*
(from Baltimore to Norfolk/Portsmouth)-
sponsored by Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race Committee.
This annual race's mission is to promote public awareness
of the Chesapeake Bay's maritime heritage and to encourage
the preservation and improvement of the Chesapeake's
natural resources. Race's proceeds benefit the Chesapeake
Bay Foundation.
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Dec 5-7
Inner Harbor, Pier 4 |
USCGC
Capstan - 65' US Coast Guard Cutter
USCGC CAPSTAN is an ice
breaker for the Delaware River and Bay.She is based
in Philadephia, PA. |
Dec 6
Inner Harbor, Fells Point
Starts at 6 pm |
15th Annual Baltimore Parade of
Lighted Boats* sponsored
by Fells Point Yacht Club
This festive on-water parade kicks off Baltimore's holiday
season and benefits Toys for Tots. The Parade route
runs through Fells Point, the Inner Harbor, Locust Point
and Canton. For information call 410-342-4858. |
