SHIP (B)LOG

Feb 17, 20201 min read

Winter Work Updates, Feb. 17th

Our first potluck of the year was a success! If you missed out this time, don’t worry – potlucks will be held monthly through the...

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Jan 26, 20202 min read

PSPG Awarded $100K Grant to Support Gazela

PHILADELPHIA, December 10, 2019: The Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild (PSPG) is pleased to announce the receipt of $100,000 in grant...

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Aug 25, 20191 min read

Hull Rebuild Campaign has a Successful Kickoff!

The ‘Haul Out’ Campaign has had a successful start and has been more accurately rebranded, “Hull Rebuild Campaign!” We exceeded our...

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Aug 25, 20191 min read

Drexel Students End Their School Year with a Bang!

Thanks to students from Drexel University fulfilling their civil engagement requirement by volunteering on Gazela, supplementing our...

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Aug 25, 20191 min read

Fireworks!

Gazela welcomed guests aboard on July 1st and 4th for tours and the best seats available for the fireworks at Penn’s Landing. The event...

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Jul 6, 20161 min read

Gazela Spotted in Drone Video of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

A YouTube user uploaded an aerial video of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, which includes views of the visiting Gazela from above! She can be...

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Jun 9, 20161 min read

Gazela Arrives in Norfolk for Harborfest ’16!

Gazela and her crew arrived in Norfolk today, after having a great time sailing in the Chesapeake Bay. During the past four days, the...

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Mar 22, 20161 min read

Recruiting potluck on April 2

April 2 after work 1730 on board Gazela Bring a dish. Bring a bottle. Bring a friend and turn them on to the ship. Please email...

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Register Now: Spring 2016 Sail Training Classes

Mar 22, 20161 min read

The mandatory Level 1 class – Introduction to Gazela – will be offered four times on Sundays. All dates 10 am to 4 pm, aboard Gazela:...

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Oct 19, 20151 min read

The vessels are back in the water!

Gazela and Poplar went back in the water on October 8 after two months in dry dock at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Gazela is currently at...

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Oct 19, 20151 min read

Gazela featured in Marlinspike Magazine

We were featured in the new edition of Marlinspike Magazine! They did a great job focusing not only on the work we were doing but also on...

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Sep 9, 20151 min read

Pop Up at the Dry Dock moved indoors due to weather – tickets still available

The Pop Up at the Dry Dock party has been moved inside due to projected thunderstorms; it will still be in the Navy Yard and people will...

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Aug 31, 20151 min read

Pop Up at the Dry Dock on September 10th – tickets on sale!

Please join us on September 10 at 5 p.m. at Dry Dock No. 2, operated by Rhoads Industries at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, to celebrate the...

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Aug 16, 20153 min read

Dry dock project update – August 16

Gazela enters the dry dock On Wednesday, 29 July, Gazela entered Dry Dock No. 2 at Rhoads Industries in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. She...

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Jul 16, 20152 min read

Dry dock update

Dry docking update – we had a great turnout of volunteers on Saturday, July 11, to learn more about an important project to assess the...

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Jul 15, 20152 min read

Guild President’s Newsletter – July 2015

Letter from Guild President, Al Ponessa to the Guild July 10, 2015 Dry-docking I have been holding off on this Newsletter so I could...

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Jul 1, 20151 min read

4th of July Fireworks at Penn’s Landing – A view from Gazela’s decks!

Come get the best view of the 4th of July fireworks at Penn’s Landing this Saturday from the decks of the Tall Ship Gazela! Enjoy the use...

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Jun 26, 20151 min read

Penn’s Landing Fireworks rescheduled to Sunday – tickets still available!

Because of the inclement weather predicted for Saturday, the Delaware River Waterfront has postponed the Penn’s Landing fireworks to...

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Jun 10, 20151 min read

Penn’s Landing Fireworks – A view from Gazela’s decks!

Get a front-row seat to the fireworks while supporting Philadelphia’s Official Tall Ship On Saturday, 27 June, there will be a fireworks...

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Jun 10, 20151 min read

Nautical themed art show and auction announced

We are excited to announce that there will be a nautical themed art show and auction in Gazela’s main hold during the Tall Ships...

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