Pride Of Baltimore II On Display
Sailboat show goers were able to climb aboard Pride of Baltimore II during the Annapolis Sailboat Show held October 12-15, 2023. This majestic vessel has just competed in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race and is was ready for attendees to tour during regular sailboat show hours. They were able to meet members of the crew, imagine what life was like aboard a sailing ship in the 1800s, and learn about Pride’s mission.
Pride of Baltimore, Inc. is a non-profit maritime organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the living history of the Chesapeake Bay through education in the traditional practices of seamanship and nautical craft via hands-on exploration aboard Pride of Baltimore II, a historically evocative reproduction of a War of 1812-era privateer. Capturing public imagination through unique worldwide voyages of discovery, Pride II honors Maryland seafarers of all eras and, wherever she sails, shares the innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and patriotism that forged and continues to define Maryland’s maritime identity. In her 35 years of sailing, Pride of Baltimore II has sailed over 275,000 nautical miles visiting 200 ports in 40 countries.
