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Galveston Historical Foundation and Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa

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Captain Ellers’ account of the squall that besieged ELISSA on July 3 in New York Harbor. Deckhand Chrissy Butler’s moving gratitude for witnessing whales en route to Boston.Haikus, history, personal victories, and vivid descriptions of water, weather, and people: Accompanied by breathtaking photography, the Galveston 250 Ship’s Logs documenting the 1877 ELISSA’s historic voyage over the summer of 2026 offer windows into life onboard the beloved iron barque, one unique perspective at a time.Galveston Historical Foundation will only print 250 copies of the Galveston 250 Ship’s Logs. Purchase your copy and support ELISSA’s mission at the link in the comments.Looking for more ways to support ELISSA? The Galveston 250 auction featuring flags flown during the voyage, a Challenge coin, commemorative Astros jersey, and more ENDS TOMORROW, 10/29. Bid at the link below, also found in the comments! ...

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Incorporated in 1954, Galveston Historical Foundation is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation and stewardship of historic properties.

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