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Barkentine Gazela

WELCOME ABOARD!

The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild is a vibrant community committed to preserving and sharing maritime history through hands-on experiences aboard our vessels Jupiter and Gazela Primeiro.

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FIREWORKS ON THE LANDING

Climb aboard Gazela and celebrate Independence Day on the Waterfront with exclusive, front-row views of DRWC's Fireworks on Penn's Landing. We'll be joined by Philadelphia Brewing Company, who will be serving up craft brews and seltzer made right in Philly's Kensington neighborhood! Arrive early to grab a drink--your ticket covers the cost of your first beverage! Ship opens at 7:30pm, Fireworks begin at 9:30pm.

HOST A
PRIVATE EVENT

Let us host your special event aboard a piece of living maritime history.

MEET THE 
SHIPS

Meet Philadelphia's official tall ship, the Gazela Primeiro, and tugboat Jupiter, the oldest Philly-built tugboat in existance.

Work from the Float

SUPPORT
OUR MISSION

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, the PSPG puts donors’ support to work by furthering our objectives and bolstering our programs.

Volunteer on Board

JOIN US!

You can pitch in and join our crew, helping to preserve a piece of maritime history, or follow us on social media to keep up with our projects!

Youth Program Participants on Gazela

OUR VISION

We are working to establish a Preservation Shipyard & Education Center, to teach practical trades skills to a new generation.

PSPG MEMBERS

Find crew resources here.

Woodworking on the Barge
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