1877 Tall Ship Elissa Archives

===========GHF Chief Creative Officer's Log: 12 noon, Sunday, June 21st, 2026===========NEW YORK STATE OF MINDFor the past two weeks, Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa voyage has taken a well-deserved center stage on our online coverage. The reception we’ve seen from people along her route has been incredible, and it’s been matched inside Galveston Historical Foundation as we continue our work “behind the sails” in preparation for her upcoming Galveston 250 festival stops, sailings, and appearances.Today and tomorrow, while the crew enjoys Cambridge’s hospitality, I get to show off some of the fun in store for those joining in New York City and our other summer ports. This effort, sailing a National Historic Landmark like ELISSA, requires all hands on deck to ensure we’re prepared to deliver an experience that matches this once-in-a-lifetime event. It’s a special moment for us, and for our visitors too. Last week, Denise Alexander, GHF’s Chief of Museums & External Relations, and I took a few days to visit the Brooklyn Bridge Marina (our home for the festivities), attend a few meetings, and catch up with some friends who will be lending their time, talents, and love of Galveston to make our Sail4th 250 stop as legendary as the occasion calls for.1 - The Manhattan view from the very location ELISSA will be docked at the Brooklyn Bridge Marina.2 - A fantastic visit with our new friends at the British Consulate General NY.3 - Pizza. So much pizza.4 - The one and only Dandy Wellington and His Band, who will be our performer on board for our 4th of July party.5 - Our visit on the pier was a hot one, and we had to cool down.6 - Have Stetson. Will travel.7 - ELISSA in 1986.I’ll be back tomorrow with details on all the fun we've got in store for our visit to Brooklyn.Regards,Will Wright==========POSITIONING==========ELISSA at 12 noon (EDT)Distance Traveled: 1814nmPosition: 38deg 34.4' N x 76deg 04.2' W (moored)Course: n/a (moored)Speed-Over-Ground: n/a (moored)Weather: Sunny and Beautiful; 6kt wind from W.Support our voyage at galveston250.com/news/support-our-voyage! ... See MoreSee Less

1877 Tall Ship Elissa

Fair Winds and Following Seas T-Shirt

Galveston 250 Magnet

Galveston 250 Canvas Banner

Galveston 250 Pledge Poster

Elissa Four Magnet Set

Elissa Small Notebook

Elissa List Notepad

Elissa Journal

Elissa Blue Sticker

ELISSA® Diner Mug

ELISSA® Bronze Lapel Pin

Sailing Ship Elissa

Galveston’s The Elissa

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