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Tall Ships Are Coming to Portsmouth New Hampshire!!

By Ann Cummings

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine NH and Maine Broker

June 19, 2007 07:43 AM

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:

AT HOME in New Castle New Hampshire
AT HOME in Greenland New Hampshire
AT HOME in Stratham New Hampshire
AT HOME in Newmarket New Hampshire
AT HOME in North Hampton New Hampshire
AT HOME in Hampton New Hampshire
AT HOME in Dover New Hampshire
AT HOME in Rye New Hampshire
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!!

RE/MAX New Hampshire


Ann Cummings, New Hampshire & Maine Broker
RE/MAX Coast to Coast
Portsmouth NH
  ann@anncummings.com
888-349-5678 x 3839
Servicing the Coastal Areas of NH & Southern Maine

~~ Ships Pictures courtesy of Free Foto

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Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

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

Jun 20, 2007 12:17 AM

Jay Beckingham

Christensen Financial Mortgage - Port St Lucie, FL

Seniors ROCK!

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

Jun 20, 2007 02:38 AM

Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate

Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL

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

Jun 20, 2007 02:49 AM

Derek and Mariana Wagner

The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty - Colorado Springs, CO

The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®

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.

Jun 20, 2007 03:26 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

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

Jun 20, 2007 03:59 AM

Derek and Mariana Wagner

The Artisan Group- Keller Williams Premier Realty - Colorado Springs, CO

The Artisan Group - Colorado Springs REALTORS®

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

Jun 20, 2007 05:36 AM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

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?

Jun 20, 2007 06:48 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

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

Jun 20, 2007 08:50 AM

Joan Mirantz

Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH

Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

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

Great pictures!

Jun 20, 2007 03:40 PM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

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.

Jun 20, 2007 10:51 PM

Jay McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH

Real Estate Broker

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

Jun 21, 2007 12:11 AM

Sue Argue

Staged First Impressions - Hampton, NH

NH Home Stager

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 21, 2007 01:22 AM

Robert Hammerstein -

Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ

Bergen County NJ Real Estate

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

Jun 26, 2007 12:47 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

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

Jun 26, 2007 05:32 AM

Robert Hammerstein -

Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ

Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Hi Ann!

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

LISA

Jun 26, 2007 02:30 PM

Sue Argue

Staged First Impressions - Hampton, NH

NH Home Stager

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

Jul 02, 2007 04:39 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

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

Ann

Jul 02, 2007 07:54 AM

Sue Argue

Staged First Impressions - Hampton, NH

NH Home Stager

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 08, 2007 01:21 AM

Anonymous

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~

Jul 13, 2007 06:07 PM

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Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

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

Jul 13, 2007 10:33 PM

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