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WELCOME ABOARD 

The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild serves the community by preserving its living classrooms Gazela, Jupiter, and Poplar. We are best at teaching maritime trade skills, putting on public events, and connecting Philly with its maritime heritage. 

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Meet the ships

Meet Philadelphia's official Tall Ship Gazela Primeiro, Philadelphia's oldest tugboat, Jupiter, and our floating workshop Barge Poplar.

a girl sawing a plank in a workshop

Support our mission

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, the PSPG puts donors’ support to work by furthering our educational programs. Our mission is pretty simple: to bring people to the water.

two blonde girls and an older gentleman pulling on a rope on the gazela

Join us

Pitch in by becoming part of our crew! We have been volunteer ran since 1973. You don't need any experience, we welcome all people at PSPG. 

Celebrate with us this summer!

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In 2026, Gazela Primeiro will sail to the Chesapeake Bay as part of Gazela’s 125th, and the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th, anniversary.

For decades, Gazela has been a place where people have gathered to create a community on board mainly through volunteer work. PSPG has evolved to foster that community through a spectrum of programs including internships, a pre-apprenticeship, summer camps, field trips, group tours, and water-front events. PSPG is seeking funding to support the continuing growth of its maritime education, workforce development initiatives, and participation in the historic America250 and Tall Ship Festival.

UpComing HAPPENINGS

  • America250: Open Ship Day in Alexandria, VA
    America250: Open Ship Day in Alexandria, VA
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 12
    Jun 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Alexandria Waterfront, 1 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
    Step aboard for a deck tour of the historic Gazela while docked in Alexandria, VA, for America250 festivities! Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5.
  • America250: Open Ship Day in Portsmouth, VA
    America250: Open Ship Day in Portsmouth, VA
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 19
    Jun 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    High Street Landing, 4 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA
    Step aboard for a deck tour of the historic Gazela while docked in Portsmouth, VA, for America250 festivities! Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5.
  • America250: Open Ship Day in Baltimore, MD
    America250: Open Ship Day in Baltimore, MD
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 25
    Jun 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Pier 5 (39°17'01.3"N 76°36'18.2"W), Pier 5, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Step aboard for a deck tour of the historic Gazela while docked in Baltimore, MD, for America250 festivities! Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5.
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