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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 Tug Jupiter and Gazela Primeiro.

Upcoming.

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Tall Sips Onboard Gazela
with Philadelphia Brewing Company

Join us for our last evening of craft brews and waterfront views with Philadelphia Brewing Company & Commonwealth Ciders! Based in the Kensington neighborhood, Philly Brewing Co has been brewing fresh beers daily since 2001. Climb aboard Gazela on October 9th for craft brews, waterfront views, and a sunset experience you won't want to miss.Joining us will be John Heinz, owner of A. Schader’s Son, Inc. to share some of the history and techniques of making and diving with the classic the classic Mark V dive helmet. Your ticket covers the cost of your first drink (non-alcoholic options also available). You must be 21+ in order to drink.

HOST A
PRIVATE EVENT

Let us host your special private 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! Thanks for being a friend of the guild.

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 such as our sailing handbook, training manuals, meeting notes and more by logging into our member portal.

Woodworking on the Barge
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