Gazela is actually a historic tall ship
Gazela is actually a historic tall ship located at the Philadelphia Seaport Museum. She was built in Portugal in 1883 and has been used for various purposes throughout her long history, including fishing, transportation, and education. Today, she serves as a museum ship and is used to promote awareness of the maritime heritage of Philadelphia.
As a museum ship, Gazela is maintained by a dedicated crew of volunteers and staff members. If you are interested in helping to maintain Gazela, you may be able to volunteer at the Philadelphia Seaport Museum or become a member of the museum’s crew. These opportunities allow you to get involved in the preservation and maintenance of this historic ship and learn about maritime history and traditional sailing skills.
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Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild maintains and sails historic ships to bring the past to the present. We are a non-profit organization that teaches how to fix old things.
Waiting for the sailors
SS United States of America Ship
SS United States is a retired ocean liner built during 1950 and 1951 for United States Lines. She is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction, retaining the Blue Riband for the highest average speed since her maiden voyage in 1952, a title she still holds.
The ship was designed by American naval architect William Francis Gibbs and could have been converted into a troopship if required by the Navy in time of war. The ship served as an icon for the nation, transporting numerous celebrities throughout her career between 1952 and 1969. Her design included innovations in steam propulsion, hull form, fire safety, and damage control. Despite her great speed, by the mid 1960s her passenger numbers began to decline as air travel between the US and Europe became more popular.
SS United States
New Photographs of SS America before she gets removed from Philadelphia, PA dock
Please save the ship
Anchors away to warmer waters.
The pride of a nation. The pinnacle of technological and artistic achievement.
A monument to the American can-do spirit. The SS United States represents our common values, our strengths, and the epic scope and scale of our ambition. Her story is our story. Join us as we unite to celebrate and commemorate the enduring legacy and indomitable spirit of the SS United States.
