Tall Ships
A tall ship with all sails set in a fresh breeze is one of the most beautiful and inspiring sights on the sea. Fortunately, for the traveler, many tall ships, such as Lady Washington on the west coast and the A.J. Meerwald on Chesapeake Bay, offer an opportunity to explore this experience. Tall ships also evoke the golden age of pirates in the Caribbean Sea. For the less adventuresome, many historic tall ships, such as the USS Constitution, are available to visit dockside. Many tall ships are part of a local maritime museum's collection. If you know of a ship not listed, or can share a photo, send your information and photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The map shows the home port of U.S. tall ships. Many sail on excursions during the year.
Enter your city and state to find the closest home of a tall ship.
Ardelle Featured
The pinky schooner Ardelle is a representation of the historic pinky schooner type. It is certified to carry passengers and operates out of the Maritime Gloucester museum.
Eagle Featured
Launched in 1936, the barque USCG Eagle is the sail-training vessel for the US Coast Guard Academy.
A.J. Meerwald
Launched in 1928, the Delaware Bay oyster schooner A.J. Meerwald now serves as an operational museum ship.
Ada Fears
Launched in 1968, the skipjack Ada Fears is an operating excursion and education vessel.
Ada Mae
Originally built in 1915 by Captain Ralph Hodges in Rose Bay, N.C., the Ada Mae was used for oystering, fishing, crabbing and cargo hauling for the first 50 years of her existence. In 1949 she was sold into the oystering fleet in Crisfield, Maryland when the laws in North Carolina changed to allow the mechanical harvesting of oysters. In 1965, the National Brewing Company in Baltimore bought her and converted her to a hospitality boat supporting ...
Adventure
Built in 1926, Adventure is a 121 foot fishing schooner and a National Historical Landmark. The fishing schooner played a vital role from the earliest days of our nation when Gloucester was its busiest port and we depended on the sea for sustenance and transportation.
Adventure
The trading ketch Adventure is a replica of a 17th century trading vessel. A new ship is expected to be displayed at Charles Towne Landing.
Adventuress
Launched in 1913, the schooner Adventuress is an excursion and environmental education vessel in Puget Sound.
Alabama (schooner)
Launched in 1926, the schooner Alabama is now an excursion and sail training vessel.
Alice E.
Launched in 1899 and now an excursion vessel, the friendship sloop Alice E. is the oldest working vessel of her type.
Alliance
Launched in 1995, the schooner Alliance is an excursion and sail training vessel.
Alma
Launched in 1891, the scow schooner Alma is an operational museum ship at the San Francisco National Maritime Historical Park.
Amazing Grace
The schooner Amazing Grace is an excursion vessel and leadership training facility. The vessel operates out of Gig Harbor, Wash., and San Diego.
America
The schooner America is a replica of the famed 1851 yacht that was the first to win the trophy now called the America's Cup. The modern schooner conducts excursions out of San Diego under the ownership of racer Dennis Conner.
American
Launched in 1934, the schooner American is now berthed next to a restaurant in Cape May.
American Eagle
Launched in 1930, the auxiliary schooner American Eagle began as a fishing vessel and now operates as an excursion ship.
American Pride
Launched in 1941, the schooner American Pride is an excursion and sail training vessel.
Amistad
Launched in 2000, the schooner Amistad is a museum ship which conducts living history excursions.
Angelique
Launched in 1980, the schooner Angelique is an authentic reproduction of classic 19th-century English Channel and North Sea windjammers.
Appledore II
Launched in 1978, the schooner Appledore II is an excursion and sail training vessel.