More Than 50 Tall Ships Fill Boston Harbor for Sail250 Through Wednesday
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Updated · The Boston Globe · Jul 11
More Than 50 Tall Ships Fill Boston Harbor for Sail250 Through Wednesday
3 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Jul 11
Summary
Thousands lined Boston Harbor on Saturday as more than 50 tall ships and historic military vessels sailed in for Sail250, a touring celebration expected to draw heavy crowds through Wednesday.
USS Constitution led the procession, followed by ships including Chile’s 371-foot Esmeralda, Peru’s 378-foot BAP Unión, Italy’s 331-foot Amerigo Vespucci and the 1877-built Elissa from Texas.
By 11 a.m., Fan Pier Park and nearby waterfront vantage points were packed, with spectators crowding parks, bridges and balconies to watch ships such as Mayflower II dock at close range.
The event also drew visitors from outside Boston, including marine artists and travelers who said the rare concentration of historic vessels offered unusually close public access and a family-friendly spectacle.