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Texas Tall Ship Elissa Joins Global Fleet for America250 and Sail 250 Celebrations
The restored 1877 ship is one of only three active vessels of its kind and will join free public tours in Sail 250 events.
Sail 250 is a global celebration with over 60 tall ships sailing in multiple U.S. cities for America's 250th anniversary of liberty.
Texas participates in Sail 250 through the historic 1877 ELISSA, the official Tall Ship of Texas, joining the fleet marking the occasion.
Ships from countries including Italy, Sweden, Spain, and the United Kingdom have ported in New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, New York City, and Boston for public tours and festivities.
The tall ships honor naval history from the American Revolution, highlighting battles like the French blockade at Yorktown and naval heroes like John Paul Jones.