Along with Nils Hansell, Frank Braynard launched the world's first Operation Sail, an extravaganza in which tall ships and naval vessels filled New York Harbor, in 1964.
To reach New York for the July 14 parade up the Hudson River, some of these tall ships will have sailed from their home ports as long ago as early March.
As these tall ships plough the oceans, the men who man this great fleet are helping to forge a bond of understanding and mutual respect around the world.
As you visit the ships and talk with their officers, crews, and trainees, consider the thirteen participating nations, the thousands of people involved in such a gathering, the countless man hours spent in preparations which have resulted in this great spectacle OPERATION SAIL.
Amerigo Vespucci (Italy) Christian Radich (Norway) Danmark (Denmark) Dar Pomorza (Poland) Eagle (United States) Esmeralda (Chile) Gazela Primeiro (US) Gloria (Colombia) Gorch Fock (Germany) Juan Sebastián de Elcano (Spain) Kruzenshtern (Soviet Union) Libertad (Argentina) Mircea (Romania) Nippon Maru (Japan) Sagres (Portugal) Tovarishch (Soviet Union) America Amistad Artemis Astral Barba Negra Barbara Bel Espoir II Bill of Rights Black Pearl Bluenose II Brilliant Cameo of Looe Caper Carillon of Wight Carola Challenger Charm III Charis Chief Aptakisic Clearwater Club Mediterranee Cotton Blossom IV Creidne Dar Szczecina Ebbie Eendracht Enchantress Erawan Erg Erika Eye of the Wind Fly Freedom Galleon's Lap Germania VI Gypsy Moth V Gladan Glenan Great Britain II Hareida Harvey Gamage Henri Hetman Hudson Belle Jacomina Jade Dragon Jolly Roger Konstanty Maciejewicz Kukri Lindo Lena Rose Leonid Teliga Magic venture Maruffa Mary E Master Builder Meka II Meteor Mitralis Mon Lei Nis-Puk Norseman Omaha Outlaw Pathfinder Phoenix Pioneer Playfair Polonez Polski Len Providence Rachel and Ebenezer Rattlesnake Regina Maris Rose Roseway Sabre St. Lawrence II St. Margaret II Santa Maria Saracen Sayula II Selina II Sir Winston Churchill Sherman Zwicker Skookum II Spirit of America Spirit of '76 Stella Polare Stoertebecker Tappan Zee Tenerife Te Vega The Empress Transition Ticonderoga Tiki Tina Topaz Unicorn Urania Vega Veleda Voyager Walross III Westward White Dolphin III William H. Albury Wojewoda Koszalinski Yellow Jacket Zawisza Czarny Zenobe Gramme Zew Morza Celebrating the Statue of Liberty centennial Eagle (USA) Ernestina (United States) Danmark (Denmark) Christian Radich (Norway) Libertad (Argentina) Zenobe Gramme [nl] (Belgium) Bluenose II (Canada) Esmeralda (Chile) Gloria (Colombia) Guayas (Ecuador) Belem (France) Dewaruci (Indonesia) Galaxy (Israel) Amerigo Vespucci (Italy) Cuauhtémoc (Mexico) Sørlandet (Norway) Shabab Oman (Oman) Sagres (Portugal) Juan Sebastián de Elcano (Spain) Svanen of Stockholm (Sweden) Calida (Scotland)[4] Capitan Miranda (Uruguay) Simon Bolivar (Venezuela) Elissa (United States) Gazela of Philadelphia (United States) Roseway (United States) Celebrating the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' landing in America.
Ports of call included San Juan, Puerto Rico; Miami, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York City; New London, Connecticut; and Portland, Maine.
Eagle (United States) Belle Poule (France) Cisne Branco (Brazil) Cuauhtémoc (Mexico) Dewaruci (Indonesia) Étoile (France) Gloria (Colombia) Guayas (Ecuador) Juan Sebastián de Elcano (Spain) In summer of 2026, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, visiting ships will make port calls in:[9] Visiting ships will include: