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Amistad	Amistad at Mystic Seaport The Amistad Revolt was a shipboard uprising off the coast of Cuba that carried itself, inadvertently but fatefully, to the United States--where the Amistad Captives set off an intense legal, political, and popular debate over the slave trade, slavery, race, Africa, and ultimately America itself. Schedule of Sailings   Amistad America Web Site
"H.M.S." Bounty	Tall Ship Bounty One of the last full-rigged ships still sailing, the "H.M.S." Bounty echoes back to an age when majestic tall ships manned by hardy souls explored the world's oceans. The Bounty is dedicated to teaching through sailing and preserving the maritime skills used on the great square riggers. The MGM studios commissioned the Bounty's construction in 1960 for Mutiny on the Bounty with Marlon Brando. The Tall Ship Bounty Foundation acquired the ship as a donation from its previous owner, Ted Turner, in 1993. Schedule of Sailings
Clearwater	Hudson River Sloop Clearwater In 1966, a handful of river-lovers decided to change the course of events that was destroying the Hudson, and reclaim a natural treasure for us all. They wanted to dramatize the river's plight, recall its history, and help guide its future. They wanted to provide their fellow citizens with a first-hand look at the neglect and pollution of the river, and move them to action. So they built a boat. Schedule of Sailings
USCGC Eagle	U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle The U.S. Coast Guard Barque EAGLE, a 295', 1800 ton, steel hull, three masted sailing vessel, is the only active tall ship in U. S. government service. It has been training future U.S. Coast Guard officers for over half a century, and despite being 19th century technology, EAGLE continues to produce leaders of character for the nation's smallest armed service. Home ported at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London CT, Eagle is the training ship for future U.S. Coast Guard officers. The summered training deployment takes it to exciting ports of call all over the globe. While sailing, cadets and officer candidates train in the basics of leadership, seamanship and character. Schedule of Sailings
Half Moon	History of the Half Moon The original Half Moon (Halve Maen) was commissioned on March 25, 1609, for the Dutch East India Company. She was a ship of exploration designed to take a crew of twenty into unknown and uncharted waters. Her captain, Henry Hudson, was already a famous explorer of Arctic waters when in 1608 he was hired by the Dutch East India Company to find a Northeast, all-water route to Asia. To celebrate the Dutch role in exploring and colonizing America, a replica of Henry Hudson's Half Moon was built and launched in June of 1989. The Half Moon sails today as a living history exhibit - her cabins and decks furnished authentically with sea chests, weapons, tools, navigational instruments, and trade goods. Schedule of Sailings
Mystic Whaler	Schooner Mystic Whaler The Mystic Whaler is a tribute to the coastal trading schooners that plied New England's waters a century ago. Built in 1967 and rebuilt in 1993. For 5 sailing seasons, Mystic Whaler has been proud to be a part of the Clearwater program's Classroom of the Waves, providing educational sailing trips along the Hudson River to enthusiastic students. The Mystic Whaler can accommodate up to 65 people on day sails and lobster dinner cruises. There are overnight accommodations for 34 passengers on 2, 3 and 5 day trips Schedule of Sailings
Nina	The Columbus Foundation In 1986, the Columbus Foundation was formed in the British Virgin Islands to raise money to build the three ships that Christopher Columbus used in his encounter with the New World. The Nina is the most historically accurate replica of a Columbus ship ever built. It was Columbus' favorite ship, the one he very nearly died on in 1493, upon which he ultimately logged more than 25,000 miles. In December 1991, the Niña left Brazil and sailed to Costa Rica on a 4000 mile unescorted maiden voyage to take part in the filming of 1492. Since then, the ship has visited over 300 ports in the U.S. She is the only 'sailing museum' which is continually 'discovering' new ports, while giving the public an opportunity to visit one of the greatest little ships in the world's history. Schedule of Sailings
Pride of Baltimore II	Pride of Baltimore II Pride of Baltimore II was commissioned in 1988 as a sailing memorial to her immediate predecessor, the original Pride of Baltimore, which was tragically sunk by a white squall off Puerto Rico in 1986, taking her captain and three crew members down with her. Both ships were built in the Inner Harbor as replicas of 1812-era topsail schooners, the type of vessels, called Baltimore Clippers, that helped America win the War of 1812 and finally secure its freedom. Since her commissioning, Pride II has sailed nearly 200,000 miles, and visited over 200 ports in 40 countries in North, South, and Central America, Europe, and Asia. Schedule of Sailings
Providence	Continental Sloop Providence History comes alive aboard the Continental Sloop Providence! This 110' fully rigged sailing vessel is the faithful replica of John Paul Jones' first command. During her distinguished Naval career, the 12-gun Providence sank or captured 40 British enemy ships! The Sloop Providence is a 110' foot replica of a Revolutionary War Sloop. Today's Providence was built in the Bicentennial Year of 1976 to honor a vessel that played a key role in the fight for American Independence. In many ways, the American Revolution began in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, a full two years before the Boston Tea Party. Rhode Islanders burned the British custom schooner Gaspee. This was one of the first acts of American protest against the British. The British Navy sent the 20-gun frigate, HMS Rose, to take the place in Narragansett Bay. The struggle between Rhode Island merchants who believed that they were entitled to free trade, and the British government, which tried to control profit by this trade, led to the birth of the Rhode Island Navy. Soon after the Continental Congress's meeting in Philadelphia, the American Navy was formed. The Providence was the first command of John Paul Jones and won over forty battles - the most successful American vessel of the Revolutionary War. Her accomplishments were well known and she earned the nickname the "Lucky Sloop". Schedule of Sailings
"H.M.S." Rose	Tall Ship "H.M.S." Rose The "H.M.S." Rose is currently on sabbatical from sail training while she prepares for her role in an upcoming movie. The ship recently transferred ownership from the HMS Rose Foundation to Seven Seas Ventures. "H.M.S." Rose, the world's largest active wooden sailing vessel, is a replica of an 18th century Royal Navy frigate that cruised the American coast during the Revolutionary War.
Woody Guthire Sojouner Truth	Beacon Sloop Club The Beacon Sloop Club's pride and joy is the WOODY ...a wooden replica of a Hudson River Ferry Sloop. These boats, styled after Dutch designs, plied the Hudson throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. She's seen here heading south towards the Highlands with her sister ship the Sojouner Truth. Launched in 1978, her purpose is to provide free sails to the public and introduce them to the wonders on the river. It is hoped that a new appreciation of the Hudson will be fostered & that the public will then join in the club's role as a protector of this national treasure.