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Tall Ships Are Coming to Portsmouth New Hampshire!!

Tall Ships Coming to Portsmouth NH

Have you ever seen any of the majestic Tall Ships that visit various ports around the world? If you lived in Portsmouth New Hampshire, you would have seen at least one every year. Once a year for the last 10 - 12 years, at least one Tall Ship has sailed into Portsmouth Harbor.

This year, we're lucky enough to have THREE sailing into Portsmouth!! These ships are just absolutely beautiful when you see them in person - pictures just really never do them justice once you've seen any of them up close and in person.

The ships coming to visit Portsmouth will be here July 6, 7 and 8, and will be docked at the State Pier on Market Street in the downtown area. These ships represent three different classes of sailing vessels.

Tall Ship

The Pride of Baltimore II is a 157 foot replica of topsail schooners that were used during the War of 1812. This replica was built in 1995. The original Pride of Baltimore was built to navigate the British Blockade of US ports during the war.

This beautiful ship is owned by the citizens of Maryland, and her mission is: "to promote trade and tourism in the state of Maryland; to represent the goodwill of all Maryland residents; and to provide on-board and internet educational programs for American history and maritime sciences."

The Spirit of Bermuda hails from Hamilton Bermuda, and is a replica of a early 1800s sloops that were the first to use the now-common triangle-shaped sail. The Spirit of Bermuda is 112 feet long, and is the newest of the Tall Ships.

The Prince William is from Portsmouth England, and is coming to America to visit us as her sister city - Portsmouth NH. The Prince William is a 200-foot long sail training vessel that's run by the Tall Ships Youth Trust. This ship is one of two tall ships used for educational purposes, and is a two-masted brig built in the late 1990's.

The Piscataqua Maritime Commission is the local group responsible for bringing the Tall Ships into our harbor each year. And it's been said that this is the first time in about 100 years that THREE ships of this caliber will be in the port at the same time.

Each of these three magnificent ships will be open for touring on all three days. The fee is $8.00 for adults and is free for kids.

What a fun way to come spend some time in Portsmouth! Come for a visit, you just might fall in love and want to make this great place your HOME!!

Please check out the links below for some great local information on this area, and please make sure to click on the "Welcome to Portsmouth NH" picture below for a wonderful Community Tour. You'll find several tours within, depicting different areas as well as different seasons in and around the Seacoast area. I hope you enjoy the tour!

Check out this additional information on Portsmouth New Hampshire:

Portsmouth NH - Happy 30th Anniversary for Market Square Day!
Fly DIRECTLY into Portsmouth New Hampshire!!
Portsmouth's Pet Pooch Park
Portsmouth New Hampshire - "Portsmouth Lights on Friday Nights"
Portsmouth New Hampshire - Loving Life in Portsmouth!
Portsmouth New Hampshire - Music, Theater, Arts, and More!
Portsmouth New Hampshire Tidbits
Scrumptious Seafood Adventure
Seacoast Theaters - It's SHOWtime on the Seacoast

Seacoast Area Towns Information:

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AT HOME in Newmarket New Hampshire
AT HOME in North Hampton New Hampshire
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Exeter New Hampshire - History and Charm Galore!!

Fun Things to Know About New Hampshire:

June in New Hampshire ~ Fun Things To Do Around the State
New Hampshire - May's Fun Stuff Around the State
April Adventures Around New Hampshire!
February Fun Around New Hampshire!
New Hampshire Naturally
New Hampshire Nuggets
New Hampshire Made Delights!!

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Posted by Portsmouth NH Homes Condos - Ann Cummings New Hampshire REALTOR® on 06/19/2007 02:43 PM

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32 Comments on Tall Ships Are Coming to Portsmouth New Hampshire!!

JUN

2007

These are "real" ships? That's kinda neat...wish we had something like that...we have a ferry coming...not the same thing, huh?

They really are Majestic and gracefull aren't they? We have on docked at Galveston named the Elissa.

Hey Sally - Yes, these are REAL ships, replicas of the old ones, but real nonetheless! And are they ever beautiful to see. Each time one of these ships comes to Portsmouth, they have a parade up the river to the pier, and all kinds of smaller local ships 'escort' the Tall Ship or Tall Ships up the river. Some of these ships offer sailing rides each year, too. Those sell out as fast as the tickets are released!

I'm thinking ferries just aren't the same thing.... ;-)

Ann

These ships are beautiful I once spent a weekend on a similar one. We left Southern California and spent the weekend on Catalina Island. The ship was incredible, a real shame that I get so sea-sick, I was green for most of the trip.

Hi Danny - I saw pictures of The Elissa and she's a real beauty, too. They are just so very graceful when they're sailing - what a beautiful site to behold. I've been fortunate enough in years past to have had friends with boats and we'd be able to be out in the mouth of the harbor as they'd sail up the coast to come visit us.

Ann

Oh memories of my childhood - I love sail boats, clipper ships and "tall ships" as a kid we use to sail to Catalina Island often in the summer - living so close to Marina Del Ray was one of my favorite times - wish I could be in NH for this event - how much fun it must be

Hi Laurie - These ships are just beautiful! What a BUMMER that you were seasick! I used to get seasick but somehow managed to overcome that - I very distinctly remember just what that felt like. Not fun at all...

Ann

Hi Thesa - Your childhood memories sound wonderful! I'm going to find me a place on the 6th where I can watch them sail up the coast and meet at the mouth of Portsmouth Harbor - that I think will be beautiful! Then I might try to hurry and find a place where I can watch the ships and all the other boats parade up the river to the pier. I'm hoping to get some good pictures - another post just might come of this if I do get some good shots!

Ann

(If you do a Real Estate Show of these ships, please let me know!!)

I love watching the Tall ships...they look so romantic! Are you going to go watch them when they come in?

We want to come back east and see the tall ships someday. Our daughter is now living in Queens so maybe we will actually make it. They looks so spectacular in the pictures.

Ann - I bet this is an amazing show! I have never seen the Tall Ships come in, parade like. Maybe someday! Thanks for sharing!

JUN

2007

Hi Sarah - hmmm, that's a great idea! I will certainly let you know!

Monika - I'm going to try to catch them in a couple of places, if I can. I'd like to see them sailing into the harbor, and then also catch them in the parade up the river to the pier, too. Wanna come over and watch them with us?

Marchel - You should visit your daughter and then head up to Newport Rhode Island - you can catch more than just these 3 there. THAT I would love to see!

Paula - If I can manage to get good enough pictures, you can see them that way. I've never seen them come in in parade formation either, so am looking forward to this.

Thanks for all the great comments and for stopping by and reading!
Ann

i've seen the tall ships but thanks for the pictures. i now have a new outlet to keep up with good ole NH.

thanks

Ann - how cool is that! I bet those are a site to see out at sea! Beautiful!

These Tall Ships are absolutely beautiful! I didn't know any of them were still around. Tours for only $8?!? How lucky to have so much American HISTORY around you.

Jay - Please do keep up with NH through my posts! I do most of my posts on local content, so just subscribe to me and you won't miss a beat! ;-)

Ines - I've seen some of the previous tall ships that have come to our area at sea, and they are gorgeous. I've not seen any of these 3 and I'm really excited about being able to try to catch them in 2 places this time around. I hope to get some great pictures to show off here, too.

Mariana - This part of the country is just loaded with history, it's where it all started, so to speak! Portsmouth is a working port, and played a large role in some of the wars long ago. We have a gorgeous church downtown that was part of Paul Revere's ride to warn that the British were coming, and we have some incredible forts here that played important roles in defending our country back then, too. History certainly abounds here, for sure!!

Thanks!
Ann

The Shot Heard 'Round the World ... Sing along?

I'd love to Ann. We'll be in Boothbay until the 5th so maybe we can. You guys up for a ride to Maine?

Mariana - that was really funny! Cute little song!

Monika - I had forgotten you were heading up there for the holiday. I think we may be having some company over that holiday - I'll have to double check on that and let you know. Thanks!

Ann

Would love to make the trip over...just how packed does it get?

Great pictures!

JUN

2007

Hi Joan - we've never had 3 come in at the same time before, so I would guess there'll be a good number of people in the area checking this out. There are plenty of places along the river to catch site of them, both on the NH side of the river and the Maine side.

I love the tall ships and we will probably head over to see them. Nice post.

Ann, this is on my calendar now, there's something magical about watching them, isn't there? Going back in time.

Thanks for this post!

JUN

2007

Very nicely done Ann! You make me long to come to NH for another visit. It sure is a beautiful place you live! Thanks for sharing so much with us!

LISA

Jay - they'll be worth the drive for you and Monika to see, I've no doubt I know you both love it over here! I'm lucky I get to live here and work here in this area helping people find their homes here! Cool!!

Sue - Magical for sure!

Lisa - thanks so much for your comment! If you do come back up for another visit, please be sure to let me know - would love to meet you both and spend a little time with you.

Ann Cumminngs REALTOR

Hi Ann!

We sure will do! We'd also love to meet you!

LISA

JUL

2007

Ann, I'm trying to put this blog closer to the top so people remember it's coming soon!

I just got back from Chicago last night, and I re-checked this blog to find the dates, so thanks again for posting.

Sue

Hi Sue - You're welcome! I can't wait to see these ships here in Portsmouth.

Ann

JUL

2007

Ann, you've already got beautiful pictures of the Tall Ships in your blog, but I thought I'd show you one I took yesterday of "Prince William" docked at the Portsmouth State Pier.

Prince William

JUL

2007

Do you happen to know what was the name of the ship carrying the sailors from Holland? When docked they were the second ship in. They invited me and another girl to hangout w/ them and we crossed on ship to get to theirs. The third one was the one that held all the young children. Just wondering what the name of it was if you knew that would be awesome. Thanks.

~AJ~

Hi AJ - many thanks for reading my post on the Tall Ships coming to Portsmouth. I did a follow-up post after they were here, An Historical Weekend with FOUR Tall Ships in Portsmouth NH!! The Tall Ship you asked about is named Urania. It sounds like you had a great visit with them!

Thanks again for reading!
Ann

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