Historic tall ship sails into Hamilton Saturday
Hamilton’s waterfront will welcome a little bit of history this Saturday when a reproduction of an 1812-era topsail schooner sails into the city as part of its Great Lakes tour.
The Pride of Baltimore II will arrive in Hamilton’s harbour under full sail, weather permitting, on Saturday at 1 p.m. as it promotes Star-Spangled 200, the celebration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 in Maryland.
The 157-foot schooner will be escorted by vessels from the Hamilton Port Authority when it makes its grand entrance and will offer free public tours once it docks for the weekend.
The Pride will welcome visitors on Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Baltimore-built topsail schooner will be docked near the Discovery Centre at Pier 8. Information booths will be set up outlining the history of the War of 1812 in Hamilton and surrounding areas.
The Hammer City Roller Girls will stage an all-pirate, no-holds-barred clash to celebrate the ship’s visit. The derby will take place Sunday, 2 p.m. at the waterfront skate pad, weather permitting. Admission is pay what you can. Non-perishable food items will also be collected.
sescott@thespec.com
905-526-3214
The Pride of Baltimore II will arrive in Hamilton’s harbour under full sail, weather permitting, on Saturday at 1 p.m. as it promotes Star-Spangled 200, the celebration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 in Maryland.
The 157-foot schooner will be escorted by vessels from the Hamilton Port Authority when it makes its grand entrance and will offer free public tours once it docks for the weekend.
The Pride will welcome visitors on Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Baltimore-built topsail schooner will be docked near the Discovery Centre at Pier 8. Information booths will be set up outlining the history of the War of 1812 in Hamilton and surrounding areas.
The Hammer City Roller Girls will stage an all-pirate, no-holds-barred clash to celebrate the ship’s visit. The derby will take place Sunday, 2 p.m. at the waterfront skate pad, weather permitting. Admission is pay what you can. Non-perishable food items will also be collected.
sescott@thespec.com
905-526-3214
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