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Pride of Baltimore
America's Star-Spangled Ambassador
The Pride of Baltimore II is a reconstruction of an early 19th century Baltimore Clipper. Her mission is to promote historical maritime education, foster economic development and tourism, and represent the people of Maryland in every port she visits.
Ship: Pride of Baltimore II
Home port: Baltimore, MD
Class: Baltimore Clipper
Rig: Topsail Schooner
Hull: Wood
Length of hull; 100 feet
Sparred length: 157 feet
Beam; 26 feet
Draft: 12 feet, 4 inches
Air draft: 107 feet
Displacement: 185.5 long tons
Sail area: 9,705 square feet
Number of sails: 10
Speed under sail: 15 knots maximum
Auxiliary power: (2) 160 hp engines
Number of crew: 12
Launched: April 30, 1988
Commissioned: October 23, 1988
Naval Architect: Thomas C. Gillmer
Master Builder; G. Peter Bordreau.
Pride of Baltimore, Inc., 2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 330; Baltimore, MD 21224; 410-539-1151; www.pride2.org. |