Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pride of Baltimore
Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2009
1. Pride of Baltimore Marker
On May 14, 1986, the Pride of Baltimore, her captain, and three members of her crew were lost at sea.The Pride now rests at the end of a goodwill journey that covered 150,000 miles and touched 125 cities around the world.
Yet her precious cargo - the spirit of the people who sent her forth and of those who received her - will never be lost.
[inner table 1] Pride of Baltimore - Lost at Sea - May 14, 1986. Captain Armin Elsaesser, III. Nina Schack. Barry Duckworth. Vincent Lazzaro.
[inner tablet 2] "I saw here sails were billowing. Her flags were waving. She turned slowly and headed to ports unknown. If you look real hard right now you can see her rounding the bend, sails filled, here cannon firing a final salute. Let the Pride sail on. Sail on in our memory... let the Pride sail on till the sunset of our memories." - William Donald Shaefer, Mayor, City of Baltimore, June 1, 1986.
[inner tablet 3] "What lies ahead is unknown - a source of mystery and apprehension. Perhaps the allure of saving life - always moving, always changing, always wondering what the next passage will
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"This time our destination is home - the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore. It is always a relief for the captain, and I suspect the ship, to have our lines ashore and fast where Pride is safest - the finger piers at the Inner Harbor." - Captain Armin E. Elsaesser, III, Pride's Log, May 7, 1986.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1880.
Location. 39° 16.891′ N, 76° 36.5′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in the Inner Harbor. Marker is on Key Highway, 0.2 miles east of Light Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Federal Hill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel George Armistead (about 400 feet away); Major General Samuel Smith (about 500 feet away); The Leroy E. Hoffberger Shining Youth / Shining Walls (about 600 feet away); 223 East Montgomery Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Port of Baltimore (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Olmsted Legacy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Baltimore’s Part in Saving the Bay (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2009
2. Pride of Baltimore Marker
Engraving of the Pride above the text.
Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2009
3. Inner Tablet 1
West side.
Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2009
4. Inner Tablet 2
Northeast side.
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5. Inner Tablet 3
Southeast side.
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6. Pride of Baltimore Marker
View of monument from the harbor side. Federal Hill is in the background.
Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2009
7. Pride of Baltimore Marker
View from Federal Hill.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,371 times since then and 186 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 3, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
