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A Parade of Tall Ships Is Heading to New York. Here's What to Know.
The Hudson River will be filled with dozens of tall ships fromat least 20 nations this Fourth of July for Sail4th 250.
Link: (no paywall) https://archive.ph/JRdEA
NYT link: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/nyregion/tall-ships-parade-nyc.html
George Washington once referred to the Hudson River as “the key of America,” as his Revolutionary War troops battled the formidable British Navy in its waters.
The navy’s massive sailing ships were an integral part of Britain’s efforts to fight against the American Revolution, but proved no match for the mettle of the Revolutionaries — and General Washington’s strategic acumen.
This weekend, that same river will once more be filled with tall ships, this time celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. The tall ships parade, part of the Sail4th 250 event, is one of a number of celebrations commemorating the birth of the country this weekend.
What kind of ships will be there?
More than 40 ships representing at least 20 nations are set to participate in the parade. So many ships are expected that the city built a floating dock to accommodate all the additional ships inhabiting its waters this week. Many of the ships flocking to New York are mainstays in tall ship events around the world.
(Map provided by NYT)
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The navy’s massive sailing ships were an integral part of Britain’s efforts to fight against the American Revolution, but proved no match for the mettle of the Revolutionaries — and General Washington’s strategic acumen.
This weekend, that same river will once more be filled with tall ships, this time celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. The tall ships parade, part of the Sail4th 250 event, is one of a number of celebrations commemorating the birth of the country this weekend.
What kind of ships will be there?
More than 40 ships representing at least 20 nations are set to participate in the parade. So many ships are expected that the city built a floating dock to accommodate all the additional ships inhabiting its waters this week. Many of the ships flocking to New York are mainstays in tall ship events around the world.
(Map provided by NYT)
This is something for your kids, grandkids, and all those who are young-at-heart! They'll remember the Tall Ships parade for the rest of their lives.
During the 1976 Bicentennial celebration I took my 6-year-old son to the Boston Harbor for the Tall Ships, and it was an amazing experience. My son has always loved sailing and he now owns a sailboat. He and his wife have their boat out today on the Long Island Sound, and they will take it to the East River to see the Tall Ships.
More photos will be posted later....
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The aerial shots are really cool! The tall ships look so much nicer when the sails are up and full wind is in the sails. I always thought the still photos of the ships at anchor didn't do them justice.
Thanks for posting this!
I went out to a waterfront park on Long Island Sound this morning and noticed them.
There is an app /guide called AquaMap where you can trace the vessels as they set forth toward their staging points in NY Harbor.
https://www.aquamap.app/
I was 20 for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration when I first saw the Class A vessels.
I was aboard one of the Class B vessels for the 1986 Statue of Liberty celebrations.
I've been a big fan for the restoration and maintenance of these gaff-rigged vessels ever since.
