Sail Away - "Pride of Baltimore II" (5+)

Description

Sail on "Pride of Baltimore II"!

Baltimore Clippers, sleek, fast, and maneuverable vessels, gained fame as privateers during the War of 1812. Their success in capturing British merchant ships provoked the Royal Navy to attack Baltimore in 1814. Francis Scott Key, seeing the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry after the 25-hour British bombardment, was inspired to pen the “Star-Spangled Banner."

One of the most successful privateers was Chasseur, launched from Fells Point. In a daring voyage to Great Britain, her captain declared a solo blockade of the British Isles. This caused the British Admiralty to call vessels back to the British Isles to protect their merchant ships. Chasseur captured or sank 17 vessels before returning home in 1815. Upon her arrival in Fells Point, she was greeted by cheering crowds and dubbed the “Pride of Baltimore."

Pride of Baltimore II is a reconstruction of this early 19th- century Baltimore Clipper, as was her predecessor, Pride of Baltimore. 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.

Daily sails are approximately 90 minutes. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. $60/$75 per person (ages 5+ only) plus service fee.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
This ticket is a contract which includes the following Terms and Conditions of purchase:
All ticket sales are final. Must present ticket and ID at gate for entry.
Valid for Cruise Indicated Only * No refunds or exchanges
Boarding is on a first come, first serve basis - All Sailings Provided Conditions Warrant
No outside food or beverage allowed. No weapons allowed on festival property. Smoking not permitted.
All persons and personal effects are subject to screening or inspection. Failure to consent or submit to screening or inspection will result in denial of authorization to board the boat in accordance with United Stated Coast Guard regulations.

Due to the nature of this public event, by purchasing a ticket you agree to be photographed and/or
videoed, and allow your photo/video to be used for any and all marketing and advertising.
Tall Ships Charleston acts solely as an agent for the respective suppliers and shall not be responsible for any loss, damage to property, death or injury resulting from an act of any supplier or any other person. Tall Ships Charleston may refuse you carriage or remove you from the vessel without refund or compensation if it determines that you present a safety risk to yourself, other passengers, or to the vessel. Additionally, if your behavior causes or may cause discomfort, inconvenience or annoyance to passengers or crew members or interferes with the safe and orderly operation of the vessel, you will be denied boarding or removed from the vessel without refund or compensation.

By purchasing this ticket you are agreeing to the above terms and conditions and agree to hold harmless Tall Ships Charleston and Tall Ships America.