Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pride of Baltimore
Americas Star-Spangled Ambassador
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 14, 2017
1. Pride of Baltimore Marker
The Pride of Baltimore II is a reconstruction of an early 19th century Baltimore Clipper. Her mission is to promote historical maritime education, foster economic development and tourism, and represent the people of Maryland in every port she visits.
Ship: Pride of Baltimore II
Home port: Baltimore, MD
Class: Baltimore Clipper
Rig: Topsail Schooner
Hull: Wood
Length of hull; 100 feet
Sparred length: 157 feet
Beam; 26 feet
Draft: 12 feet, 4 inches
Air draft: 107 feet
Displacement: 185.5 long tons
Sail area: 9,705 square feet
Number of sails: 10
Speed under sail: 15 knots maximum
Auxiliary power: (2) 160 hp engines
Number of crew: 12
Launched: April 30, 1988
Commissioned: October 23, 1988
Naval Architect: Thomas C. Gillmer
Master Builder; G. Peter Bordreau.
Pride of Baltimore, Inc., 2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 330; Baltimore, MD 21224; 410-539-1151; www.pride2.org.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1988.
Location. 39° 16.985′ N, 76° 36.698′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Inner Harbor. It is on Light
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in the Chesapeake Bay Region, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Admiral Guillermo Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); Van's Bird and Butterfly Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A History of Firsts in Baltimore (about 400 feet away); Baltimore Turns the Tide (about 400 feet away); Adventure Begins at the Bay's Front Door (about 500 feet away); United States Merchant Seamen Memorial (about 500 feet away); Private Armed Schooner of Baltimore (about 500 feet away); Jake's Skatepark (about
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 14, 2017
2. Pride of Baltimore Marker-Reverse side
Other markers no longer nearby. The Great Baltimore Fire (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Baltimores Maritime Heritage (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Baltimores Part in Saving the Bay (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Olmsted Legacy (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Port of Baltimore (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Baltimores Maritime Heritage (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 14, 2017
3. Pride of Baltimore Marker-with background
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
