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    Every day brings a new experience on this trip and Every day brings a new experience on this trip and today some of our crew took to the streets of Boston for the All Crew Parade. Not all the fun stays on board!
    Our first day of deck tours with @SailBoston was h Our first day of deck tours with @SailBoston was huge. Over 2,500 guests visited us (nine of those named Elissa!), and our merchandise sales were incredible. We're open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and don't let the lines scare you. We can accommodate 200 guests on board, and the lines move quickly. 

Looking for a little extra time with us? Make plans to join us tonight from 7-9 for our Salute to Sunset party! Food, drink, music, and more all on the deck of the Official Tall Ship of Texas!
 
Details at galveston250.com/boston!
    If you’re an Elissa (regardless of how you spell i If you’re an Elissa (regardless of how you spell it), stop by and let us know @sailboston. We have a gift for you!
    Boston! You showed us an incredible welcome yester Boston! You showed us an incredible welcome yesterday in the Parade of Sail (we set 18/19 sails!), and we are ready to show you a Texas-sized hello at @SailBoston from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Wednesday. Join us at Fan Pier (next to ReelHouse Oyster Bar), walk the decks of the Official Tall Ship of Texas, meet the crew, and get some official merch.
    ELISSA has been to Boston before... but it’s been ELISSA has been to Boston before... but it’s been a while.

Our first recorded visit came on May 6, 1883, when ELISSA arrived from Aracaju, Brazil, carrying more than 6,000 bags of sugar consigned to Gossier & Company. She remained in Boston until May 22, though the historical records don’t tell us what cargo filled her holds when she departed.

She returned a second time on November 1, 1888, arriving from Rangoon, Burma (present-day Yangon, Myanmar) with a cargo of rice and teak. After nearly two months in port, ELISSA sailed for Cádiz, Spain, departing on December 20.

Now, nearly 138 years after that last visit, ELISSA is returning to Boston for only the third time in her 149-year history, not as a working merchant ship, but as a living ambassador for maritime heritage. The same ship that once carried cargo around the globe now carries the stories of the people and ports of her past.

This week, we’re honored to join @sailboston, and welcome visitors aboard the 1877 ELISSA as she continues her history-making @galveston250 voyage. Every return to a historic port reminds us that this isn’t simply a ship revisiting old destinations; it’s history sailing back into the harbors where it was first written.

If you’re in Boston, come aboard and help us welcome ELISSA, details are at galveston250.com/boston.

It feels good to be back!
    The weekend is here and Galveston Historical Found The weekend is here and Galveston Historical Foundation has you covered. From can't-miss FREE events to some of the island's best historic experiences, make history part of your plans! Details for all are at galvestonhistory.org.

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- Sunset Harbor Cruise (6-8 pm) at Galveston Historic Seaport
- Austin Gaston Live (7 pm) at Galveston Historic Seaport - FREE

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- Strand Summer Series (7 pm) with Aaron Lee Tasjan at @SaengerfestPark - FREE

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- Aaron Lee Tasjan (solo acoustic) (7 pm) at the 1859 St. Joseph's - FREE
    As @galvestonhistory begins its new fiscal year, w As @galvestonhistory begins its new fiscal year, we're continuing to introduce the interim leadership team that will help guide the organization forward. Today, we recognize Denise Alexander on her appointment as Interim Chief Operating Officer.

Denise holds a Master of Science in Historic Preservation. Previously, she served as the organization’s Chief of Museums and External Relations, overseeing historic properties, exhibits, and museum program development. In her new role, she will oversee day-to-day organizational operations while working closely with board and staff to advance GHF’s strategic priorities.

This appointment reflects the depth of talent among our staff and our ongoing commitment to preserving Galveston's history while building on the strong foundation established over the past several decades.

Read more at galvestonhistory.org/interim.
    =========== ELISSA Deckhand's Log: 12 noon, Thursd ===========
ELISSA Deckhand's Log: 12 noon, Thursday, July 9th, 2026
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SEE SEA SIGHTS
 
The new crew is settling into the routines of life aboard as we head north to Boston. We had set our course for Buzzards Bay and had a peaceful evening as we headed up the bay towards Cape Cod Canal. Going through the canal was a delight. A few dedicated and phenomenal supporters greeted us on our passage through Cape Cod with flashlights, headlights, and a few good cheers.
 
Coming up to the first bridge in the canal, I couldn’t help but worry. The water was fairly calm, and we were not rocking too much, yet from the deck it looked like you’d lose the top of your mast and you had no choice but to trust your captain’s math. But we passed under with room to spare.
 
Today, the mild winds turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as we were able to see multiple whales, including a mom with her calf! A few sunfish made an appearance, as did a pod of dolphins last evening at sunset.
 
We have had a few sightings of our fellow tall ship friends, such as the LYNX, ANGELIQUE, and others. One of our officers was pleasantly surprised this morning to receive a beautiful picture of us raising sails in front of the morning sun (posted here), reminding us that we are not the only ones out here ship-watching. Thank you to Greg Saschuk for capturing this awesome image of us.

We can’t wait to get to Boston tomorrow and see all of you!

Regards,
Chrissy Butler - Deckhand, Mainmast

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ELISSA at 12 noon (EDT)
Total Distance Traveled: 2526nm
Position: 42deg 14.4' N  x  70deg 35.2' W
Course: 310deg (M)
Speed-Over-Ground: 1.3 kts.
Weather: Sunny; 4-8kt wind from SSW; seas 1-3’.
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