24.08.2012
Pride fo Baltimore II Arrives at Dennis Conner's North Cove
From the Press Release from Pride of Baltimore II:
Baltimore, MD (August 24, 2012). Warning! All law-abiding and loyal citizens are urged to be vigilant and alert to the presence on your coast of the weatherly, fast, and heavily armed Topsail Schooner Pride of Baltimore II, which will be sailing into Dennis Connor's North Cove Marina on Friday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m.
Come down to the waterfront as Pride of Baltimore II makes a grand display on the Hudson River. The 157-ft square-rigged topsail schoonerwill be in town for the weekend as she makes her way down the Atlantic Coast on her return to her home port of Baltimore, Maryland following a successful season commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
The public is invited aboard the ship for FREE educational dockside deck tours in the afternoon on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26. For those looking to experience the power and finesse of an 1812-era privateer under sail, Pride of Baltimore II will offer several opportunities to join the crew for an excursion Friday through Sunday, August 24-26. For daysail reservations, call toll free 1-888-557-7433 or visit www.pride2.org for online ticketing. Tickets are $65 for Adults/$35 Age 12 and under.
Pride of Baltimore II is a reproduction of a Baltimore built Topsail Schooner; the sleek, maneuverable vessels used as privateers during the War of 1812. The original "pride of Baltimore", Chasseur, defended America's freedom by serving as an offensive weapon of war and blockade-runner. Sailing out of New York Harbor in 1814 under the command of the intrepid Captain Thomas Boyle, Chasseur executed a one ship blockade of the British Isles, wreaking havoc on British merchant shipping.
The British attacked Baltimore in 1814 in an attempt to destroy the Fells Point shipyards where privateer ships were built. During the September 13, 1814 Battle of Baltimore, Francis Scott Key wrote the words that became our nation's anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".
As the world's most traveled historic schooner, Pride of Baltimore II sails worldwide promoting U.S. and maritime history and serves as a unique learning platform for science, technology, engineering, math and social studies programs. Pride of Baltimore II has traveled throughout the Atlantic Coast this sailing season, participating in the U.S. Navy, OpSail, and Tall Ships America festivals and events commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Pride II last visited New York in May, where she participated in the Fleet Week New York/ OpSail Parade of Sail.
Pride of Baltimore II Schedule, North Cove Marina
Friday, August 24:
11:00 a.m. - Grand Arrival with ships guns ablaze
3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ~ Afternoon Daysail; $65 Adult/$35 Age 12 and under
Saturday, August 25:
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ~ Morning Daysail; $65 Adult/$35 Age 12 and under
1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ~ Dockside Deck Tour, Free
Sunday, August 26:
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ~ Morning Daysail; $65 Adult/$35 Age 12 and under
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ~ Dockside Deck Tour, Free
For information or reservations, please call toll free 1-888-557-7433 or visit www.pride2.org for online ticketing.
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What a great opportunity for everyone who lives or works in Lower Manhattan. Come down to North Cove to see, sail on or walk aboard Pride of Baltimore II!
- Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh
www.TheNorthCove.com
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