Festival Program - Tall Ships® Philadelphia Camden

June 25-28
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WHAT’S INSIDE
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Schedule of Events
Festival Map
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Festival Entertainment 14
Eat + Drink
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Ships28
Sponsors60
WELCOME
Good afternoon , on behalf of draw
events, welcome to Tall Ships
Philadelphia-Camden. We are excited
you are here. This event was brought
to the beautiful shores of the Delaware
river by a unique partnership of 4
local organizations: Delaware River
Waterfront Corporation, independence
Seaport Museum, Adventure Aquarium
and Coopers Ferry partnership.
Please enjoy your stay, experiencing
these majestic tall ships, great food,
entertainment and the worlds largest
rubber duck.
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SCHEDULE
OF
EVENTS
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, June 25 (11am - 7pm)
11:00am Gates Open; ferris wheel,
roaming entertainment,
bouncy houses
11:00am Philadelphia Stage:
Hardtackers
1:00pm Philadelphia Stage:
Trinidelphia
1:00pm Walt Whitman Bridge: Parade
of Sail Begins
2:00pm Camden Stage: Jennifer
Dixon
5:00pm Philadelphia Stage: Opening
Ceremonies
4:30pm On-Board Tours Start
5:30pm Philadelphia Stage: Swing the
Cat
5:30pm Camden Stage: Hardtackers
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00pm On-Board Tours End
7:00pm Gates Close
Friday, June 26 (9am - 5pm)
9:00am Gates Open; ferris wheel,
roaming entertainment,
bouncy houses
9:00am On-Board Tours Start
9:00am Philadelphia Stage: Jennifer
Dixon
9:00am Camden Stage: Hardtackers
10:00am Day Sails
10:00am Camden Stage: Trinidelphia
12:00pm Day Sails
12:00pm Philadelphia Stage: Man
About a Horse
1:00pm Camden Stage: Hardtackers
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2:00pm Day Sails
2:00pm Panoramic Theater @ ISM:
Tim McGrath Lecture
3:00pm Camden Stage: Jennifer
Dixon
3:00pm Philadelphia Stage: LullaNAs
4:00pm Cannon Battle
4:00pm Camden Stage: Man About a
Horse
5:00pm On-Board Tours End
5:00pm Gates Close
Saturday, June 27 (9am - 5pm)
9:00am Gates Open; ferris wheel,
roaming entertainment,
bouncy houses
9:00am On-Board Tours Start
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:00am Philadelphia Stage: Man
About a Horse
9:00am Camden Stage: Sea Dogs
10:00am Day Sails
10:00am Camden Stage: Jolly Tars
11:00am Panoramic Theatre @ ISM:
Randy Peterson Lecture
12:00pm Day Sails
1:00pm Camden Stage: Active Navy
Rock Band
2:00pm Day Sail
2:00pm Panoramic Theatre @ ISM:
Randy Peterson Lecture
2:30pm Camden Stage: Stella Ruze
4:00pm Cannon Battle
5:00pm On-Board Tours End
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
5:00pm Gates Close
Sunday, June 28 (11am - 7pm)
11:00am Gates Open; ferris wheel,
roaming entertainment,
bouncy houses
11:00am On-Board Tours Start
11:00am Philadelphia Stage: Sea Dogs
11:00am Camden Stage: Jolly Tars
12:00pm Philadelphia Stage: The
Hardtackers
1:00pm Day Sails
1:00pm Rotunda Theatre @ ISM:
Incredible Sailor Stories from
Martyn Clark
Enjoy some air conditioning and comfy
seats while listening to nautical tales
from many trans-continental
adventures.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
1:00pm Camden: Jolly Tars
2:00pm Camden Stage: Jennifer
Dixon
2:30pm Philadelphia Stage: Active
Navy Rock Band
3:00pm Day Sails
4:30pm Philadelphia Stage: Beat Tells
5:00pm Day Sails
5:00pm Philadelphia Stage: Jolly Tars
5:00pm Camden Stage: Swing the Cat
7:00pm On-Board Tours End
7:00pm Gates Close
8:00pm Philadelphia Stage: Active
Duty Navy Band
9:30pm Delaware River: Fireworks
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FESTIVAL
MAP
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TICKETS
FOOD
FESTIVAL BORDER
ENTRANCE
BEER GARDEN
FERRY ROUTE
PARKING
VENDORS
TOILETS
L’HERMIONE
MERCH & EXHIBITS
ENTERTAINMENT
& ATTRACTIONS
FESTIVAL MERCH
GANGWAY
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TALL SHIP
L’HERMIONE
SPRUCE
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HARBOR
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GREEN BANK
JUPITER
TREE OF LIFE
LYNX
OLYMPIA
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PICTON CASTLE
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FERRIS
WHEEL
LETTIE G HOWARD
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EL GALEON
PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II
NORTH WIND
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FESTIVAL
ENTERTAINMENT
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Independence Seaport Museum
The Independence Seaport Museum is the
region’s primary repository of art, artifacts
and archival materials documenting the
diverse maritime history of the Greater
Delaware Valley, and the history of the
Port of Philadelphia and the other major
urban ports of the Delaware River. The
museum is an anchor attraction on Penn’s
Landing, attracting visitors to experience
both Philadelphia’s heritage and current
waterfront.
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New Jersey Adventure Aquarium
Ranked one of the best aquariums in
the United States by Travel Channel.
Adventure Aquarium continues to offer
new opportunities for families to explore,
discover and play. Whether you’re a firsttime visitor or a returning guest, you can
count on new hands-on activities, new
animals and exhibits and new moments
of magic.
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KidZone @ Adventure Aquarium
Check out KidZone, an enchanting
playground “under the sea”. Experience
touch exhibits to get up close and personal
with sharks, stingrays and more. The only
aquarium in the world where you can
see hippos nose-to-nose, and the only
aquarium in the country to feature a Great
Hammerhead Shark – among the largest
and rarest of sharks! There’s also a 40-foot
suspended Shark Tunnel, a 4D Theater
with free live shows and up-close animal
experiences.
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Battleship New Jersey
America’s most decorated Battleship is
now the area’s most exciting museum.
Exploring “BB62” is experiencing history
in a whole new way. Not only do you see
exhibits of artifacts from the ship’s past,
but you are put into the exhibit as you go
through the tour route. Sit in the chair from
which Admiral Halsey commanded the
fleet. Stretch out on the bunks where the
sailors slept. Climb into the 16” gun turret
and learn how the projectiles were loaded.
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Historic Philadelphia
Historic Philadelphia isn’t just a place. It’s
an organization – dedicated to making our
nation’s history relevant and real through
interpretation, interaction and education,
strengthening Greater Philadelphia’s
role as the destination to experience
American history. Historic Philadelphia,
Inc. maintains the following organizations:
Once Upon a Nation, The Betsy Ross
House, Franklin Square, and Lights of
Liberty.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
Presented by Univest/Valley Green Bank
One of Philadelphia’s best summer
attractions, the park is free and open
to the public seven days a week with
remote-controlled sail boats, food from
Garces Group, Federal Donuts, and Franklin
Fountain, programming, water fountains,
an immersive light display, boardwalk
complete with arcades and concessions,
and best of all, landscaped floating barges
that allow visitors to connect with the
waterfront.
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Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Blue Cross RIverRink Summerfest is
Philadelphia’s only outdoor roller skating
rink with magnificent views of the river
and the Ben Franklin Bridge. In addition
to a beautiful rink complete with a
shaded pergola, the area contains two
air conditioned lodges with arcades,
comfortable rest areas, and food and
drinks by Garces Group and Shane
Confectionery. It will be the perfect spot to
relax and take in the splendor of the Tall
Ships.
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Coast Guard Honor Guard & Silent Drill Team
The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor
Guard represents the Commandant,
the Military District of Washington and
the United States Coast Guard through
ceremonial operations held before world
leaders and dignitaries. Ceremonies can
include parades, funerals, White House
dignitary arrivals, as well as presenting
colors at local and official functions.
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EAT + DRINK
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Flying Fish Brewing Co.
Started as the web’s first virtual brewery
in 1995, Flying Fish became a real brewery
the next year and is now the largest of New
Jersey’s craft breweries. Visit our website
to find out about our beers, brewery, events
and shirts and glassware.
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Bluecoat American Dry Gin
Bluecoat American Dry Gin is a
revolutionary spirit that leads with
refreshingly sweet aromatics, giving way
to soft and earthy juniper notes. The body
is intensely smooth with a complex depth
of flavors that reveal themselves as they
permeate the palate. The bright finish
is exceptionally long and completes an
experience that is incredibly pleasing to
the senses.
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Drink Packages for Tall Ships Taven
Make the most of the festival and enjoy
the Tall Ships Tavern overlooking the
festival and Delaware River. Situated on
Independence Seaport Museum’s second
floor balcony, this is the perfect spot to
relax, get a drink, a bite of food and be
historically & musically entertained.
Pre-order your drink package today at
tallshipsphiladelphia.com. Supplies are limited.
VIP Tall Ships Tavern Mason Jar
with 6 drink tickets $50
Tall ships Tavern Cup
with 5 drink tickets $40
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Multiple Beer Gardens
• Second floor deck at the Independence
Seaport Museum, Philadelphia
• Grand Plaza, Philadelphia
• Wiggins Park, Camden
• RCA Pier, Camden
Loads of food options from a variety of
operators!
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SHIPS
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L’HERMIONE
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L’HERMIONE
A French replica of the 145’ long
Concorde class frigate of the French
Navy, famous for carrying General
Lafayette to the United States in 1780
allowing him to rejoin the Americans
during the American Revolutionary War.
“From the first moment I heard the name
of America, I loved it; from the instant
I knew it struggled for freedom, I was
consumed with the desire to shed my
blood for her I will count the days I got
the chance to serve it, everywhere and
anytime, among the happiest days of my
life.” – General Lafayette
In 1778, the original L’Hermione
belonged to the category of so-called
“light frigates,” characterized by their
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speed and agility. L’Hermione was fitted
out with 26 cannons shooting 12-pound
cannonballs. She took 11 months of
work for 100 carpenters, blacksmiths,
drillers, caulkers and convicts.
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BARQUE EAGLE
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BARQUE EAGLE
Eagle will be offering free tours and will
be fully accessible to the entire public
for free.
Rarely seen at festivals, this threemasted USA Coast Guard Tall Ship
boasts 21,350 square feet of sail, 295’
length, is the only operational sailing
vessel in the U.S. maritime services and
is just one of five operational Training
Barques in the world.
One of five sister ships built for sail
training in Germany in the 1930s,
Eagle was included in reparations paid
to the United States following World
War II and the Coast Guard took her
over as a training ship. Now, the Eagle
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BARQUE EAGLE
ports in New London, CT. Aboard the
Eagle, cadets have a chance to put into
practice the navigation, engineering, and
other skills they are taught at the Coast
Guard Academy.
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EL GALEON
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EL GALEON
El Galeon Andalucia is a replica of the
late 16th Century fabled merchant
vessels and warships that made up the
early navies of Europe. She is the only
Galeon class vessel sailing the open
seas today.
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GAZELA
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GAZELA
Philadelphia’s official Tall Ship was built
in 1901 in the shipyard of J. M. Mendes
in Setubal, Portugal to fish the Grand
Banks off Newfoundland. She has called
Philadelphia home since 1971.
Owned by a nonprofit volunteer
organization, Philadelphia Ship
Preservation Guild, Gazela sails as a
goodwill ambassador at 177’ long and
94’ high from deck.
Barquentine Gazela has been featured in
several major motion pictures including
“Interview with the Vampire,” “The Widow
of St. Pierre,” and the documentary “The
Irish in America.”
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PICTON CASTLE
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PICTON CASTLE
A 179’ long, 284-ton, three-masted
barque based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia,
Canada best known for sail training
voyages around the world. Over the past
decade, the ship has made five complete
circumnavigations of the globe, and
many more voyages.
The Picton Castle is a training ship
holding onboard workshops such as
wire and rope rigging, sail making,
boat handling, navigation and practical
seamanship. She has won the Sail
Training Program of the Year award.
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WHEN AND IF
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WHEN AND IF
A 63 foot Alden schooner commissioned
by General George S. Patton and built by
Pendleton in Wiscasset, Maine, When
And If was perhaps the strongest vessel
Alden built incorporating improvements
for comfort and safety on the high
seas which half a lifetime of sailing
experience had taught him.
Maintained in impeccable condition,
When And If remained in the Patton
family until 1972 when the General’s
nephew, Neal Ayer, made a gift of
the vessel to the Landmark school in
Prides Crossing, MA where she was the
centerpiece of a sail training program for
dyslexic children.
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WHEN AND IF
After extensive storm damage in 1990,
When And If passed back into private
ownership and was painstakingly
rebuilt over the course of the next three
years. Walter Cronkite spoke at the relaunching in June of 1994.
When And If spent the next 17 years
cruising the coast of the U.S. and
occasionally racing in classic yacht
regattas. Early in 2012 Doug Hazlitt
purchased the When And If and returned
the vessel to its original and Bristol
condition.
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TREE OF LIFE
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TREE OF LIFE
Built in Nova Scotia, Canada, Tree
of Life is a luxurious 91’ long gaffrigged schooner built of fir, spruce,
Honduran Mahogany, koa and teak.
In 2002, she embarked on a threeyear circumnavigation. Tree of Life is
based in Newport, RI and sails the New
England waters with private charters.
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SAGRES
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SAGRES
The Sagres was built in 1937 in shipyard
of Blohm & Voss in Hamburg and named
the Albert Leo Schlageter. She was the
3rd of four ships built by the German
Navy including the Horst Vessel (now
the US Coast Guard ship, Eagle). and
the Gorch Fock (now the Tovarishch
of Ukraine). A sister-ship, Mircea, was
also built for the Romanian Navy.
During World War II she was taken to
Bremerhaven shipyard after damage
from a mine and captured by the U.S.
forces in 1945. The ship was given to
Brazil in 1948 and sailed in as a training
ship in the Brazilian Navy under the
name Guanabara. In 1962 she was
purchased by Portugal purchased to
replace the old sail training ship Sagres
and is often referred to as the Sagres II.
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PRIVATEER
LYNX
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PRIVATEER LYNX
In 1997 Woodson K. Woods embarked
on a journey to build a privateer inspired
by the original historic tall ship from
the War of 1812 – The Privateer Lynx.
His goal was to create a living history
museum to educate children and adults
alike about American history through
active sail training aboard a real wooden
sailing ship. Now, Lynx does just that. At
78 feet long, Lynx is an award-winning
vessel that is no stranger to the silver
screen and page.
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AJ MEERWALD
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AJ MEERWALD
The Schooner A.J. Meerwald is New
Jersey’s official Tall Ship. She is a
restored oyster dredging schooner,
whose home port is in Bivalve, New
Jersey. Launched in 1928, A.J. Meerwald
was one of hundreds of schooners
built along South Jersey’s Bayshore
before the decline of the shipbuilding
industry which coincided with the Great
Depression.
Today, the A.J. Meerwald is used by the
Bayshore Discovery Project for onboard
educational programs in the Delaware
Bay near Bivalve, and at other ports
in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and
Delaware region. The A.J. Meerwald
was added to the National Register of
Historic Places on November 7, 1995.
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HINDU
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HINDU
Hindu Charters is a family-owned, local
business based in Key West, Florida.
Hindu is the oldest, most historic
wooden schooner in the Keys. Built in
1925, she was designed by the famous
William H. Hand Jr., of Portland, Maine.
Her lines, shape, and style are inspired
by a half-scale model of a Grand Banks
fishing schooner.
In 1938, William J. Parker bought the
schooner and sailed her to India. It was
upon first arrival there that William J.
Parker rechristened her with the name
“Hindu”. Hindu reportedly sailed spices
from India to the United States on two
occasions. During World War II Hindu
assisted U.S. Coast Guard Coastal Patrol
along the Eastern Seaboard. Hindu
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HINDU
passed through owners, but in 2012, a
Key West architect with a long history
and love of sailing, rescused Hindu from
bank ownership and began restoration
work with the help of many friends and
family.
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PRIDE OF
BALTIMORE II
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PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II
Pride of Baltimore II, a 157’ topsail
schooner, is a reconstruction of an
early 19th-century Baltimore Clipper,
Chasseur. Baltimore Clippers became
famous as privateers during the War of
1812 and Chasseur was one of the most
successful. She blockaded the British
Isles by herself and captured or sank
17 vessels before returning home to be
greeted by cheering crowds and dubbed
the “Pride of Baltimore.”
Pride of Baltimore and Pride of
Baltimore II have represented Baltimore
and Maryland for nearly four decades,
spreading a positive message
throughout the world. Since 1988,
Pride II has sailed 250,000 nautical
miles – the equivalent of almost 12
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PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II
times around the world – and visited
more than 200 ports in 40 countries,
promoting historical maritime education,
and fostering economic development
and tourism. Pride II is available to the
public for daysails, sailing and dockside
receptions, and overnight voyages
between ports of call.
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NORTH WIND
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NORTH WIND
Gloucester City Sail Inc. (GCS) Is a 501
C-3 non profit organization. The groups
main mission is to serve the youth
of the area through maritime training
programs. The schooner (NORTHWIND)
Serves as a flagship for the city and is
utilized as an educational schoolship.
Students from local schools have the
opportunity to learn about the maritime
world. Gloucester City Sail has programs
designed to work with teachers and
students for history, physics, navigation,
sailing and many other topics.
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