The Pride of Baltimore was an authentic reproduction of a 19th century Baltimore Clipper topsail schooner, and was commissioned in 1977 by the citizens of Baltimore, Maryland. The tall ship, which served as a Goodwill Ambassador to promote business and tourism for the State of Maryland, was lost at sea on May 14, 1986 along with 4 of its' 12 crew members. A replica and modernized version of the original Pride, The Pride of Baltimore II, pictured above, was launched in 1988.
Monday, September 7, 2009
The Pride of Baltimore
The Pride of Baltimore was an authentic reproduction of a 19th century Baltimore Clipper topsail schooner, and was commissioned in 1977 by the citizens of Baltimore, Maryland. The tall ship, which served as a Goodwill Ambassador to promote business and tourism for the State of Maryland, was lost at sea on May 14, 1986 along with 4 of its' 12 crew members. A replica and modernized version of the original Pride, The Pride of Baltimore II, pictured above, was launched in 1988.
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Carl: to see the building of Pride ll please visit the link gallery.
Thanks,
Bill
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