Want to see the tall ships before Sail Boston? Here's when they could pass through the Cape Cod Canal

Plans in place to keep people safe, on land and at sea, during Parade of Sail

As more than 50 tall ships from around the world converge on Boston Harbor, large crowds are expected to watch from shore and from pleasure boats.

50 tall ships will sail through Boston Harbor this weekend. Here is the history behind 7. - The Boston Globe

From a nineteenth-century British merchantman to a one-time floating prison, here are seven ships to look for in Boston Harbor.

Want to see the tall ships before Sail Boston? Here's when they could pass through the Cape Cod Canal

Tall ship watchers may get an early glimpse at the Cape Cod Canal, with vessels possibly passing through Wednesday afternoon or early Thursday.

Enjoy the Tall Ships!

The return of the Tall Ships to Boston Harbor this coming weekend will place a spectacular exclamation point to the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The international fleet of vessels will arrive in Boston Outer Harbor beginning Thursday and into Friday, where they will anchor in Broad Sound ahead of the Parade of Sail on Saturday. The ships at anchor will be plainly visible from the shores of Lynn, Revere, and Winthrop, transforming …