One of the oldest, wooden square-rigged vessels still actively sailing in North America. Owned and o
The ship herself docks at various locations along Penn's Landing between Market Street and Spruce Street.
Operating as usual
One of our memorable is from when Gazela was boarded by a raucous and randy crew of pirates!
We are thrilled to have The Seven Deadly Seas pirate burlesque troop return to take command of our ship next weekend September 16-18. You won't want to miss the beautiful dancers, live music, and pirate comedy of "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea"! Purchase your tickets now by clicking https://buff.ly/3xc62UF!
What's that heading towards Gazela?! PIRATE BURLESQUE!!!
We are excited to announce the revival of one of our favorite Gazela traditions of Pirate Burlesque right aboard our ship! Join us September 16-18 for a full night's entertainment with Beautiful Dancers, Live Music, and Pirate Comedy! The crew is hot on the trail of a mysterious treasure!!! Dont miss this one of a kind event!!! The Seven Deadly Seas presents: "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea!"
Purchase your tickets now by clicking https://buff.ly/3ICr4jJ. You definitely won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind tantalizing and laugh-out-loud event!
Check out our recipe for kicking off the weekend with the perfect blend of a malty iced tea and lively music:
* Tap you feet while vigorously blending Connolly & Murphy and Company's Irish music and sea shanties with The Random Tea Room's robust Gingia Assam, a robust black tea for any Irish Breakfast enthusiasts!
* Add it to the decks of a historic tall ship - highly recommend the Gazela on
* Finish it off by inviting new and old friends to join you for a lovely summer evening on the waterfront by clicking https://buff.ly/3IOWrYo now!
We're here to spill the tea on the best way to spend your Friday evenings! Help us preserve 's historic tall ship and support a woman-owned co-working cafe while enjoying live music from your fan-favorite local band, Connolly & Murphy and Company, serving up traditional Irish music, drinking songs, and sea shanties aboard the Gazela on - buy your tickets now by clicking https://buff.ly/3IOWrYo to be a part of an unforgettable evening and support your local community.
He heard a rumor that you're looking for an unforgettable way to enjoy this Friday evening and we have the perfect plan for you! Come enjoy some fresh tea from the and lively Irish music and Sea Shanties from Connolly & Murphy and Company aboard our historic tall ship Gazela! Purchase your tickets now by clicking https://buff.ly/3IOWrYo and be sure to invite all your friends down to the riverfront this weekend!
Bring the whole family for one last huzzah this summer aboard historic tall ship Gazela to clap and dance to Irish music and sea shanties this Friday evening, August 26! Philly-based musicians and longtime fan-favorite band, Connolly & Murphy and Company, will be preforming live aboard the ship as a part of our Riverside Sessions series in partnership with the . Iced tea and a shady awning will keep your whole family cool and refreshed, as you enjoy the sunset and lively atmosphere of the Delaware Riverfront.
Next week, after the kids have headed back to school, treat yourself to learning something new too! Our artist-in-residence, Brooke Lanier, will be hosting the Waterfront Watercolors Workshops every other Thursday beginning September 1. Brooke earned her MFA in Painting from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, where she taught Watercolors from 2017 - 2021. She will be guiding artists of all skill levels to create their own plein air watercolor paintings from the unique vantage points our ship provides. Snacks and art supplies will be provided! To see more of Brooke's work, click https://buff.ly/3AbzkVj.
Make unforgettable memories and beautiful artwork now by clicking https://buff.ly/3ICr4jJ to purchase your tickets!
Gazela was launched in Portugal in 1901 and was one of many ships built at the turn of the 20th century to fish for cod off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. For over a millennium cod has been an important industry for the countries of the North Atlantic. As early as the 800s, the Vikings were able to feed their crews and armies with salted cod during their voyages throughout Europe and as far as North America. The Portuguese cod fishing industry began to boom in the 1400s, which Gazela would contribute to half a century later.
Gazela herself would leave Portugal in the spring with 90 tons of salt in her hold that would be used as ballast (to keep the ship stable while underway). The cod, as well as other species of fish, were caught from smaller dories, which Gazela carried on her decks. When the fish were brought back to Gazela, they would be preserved with the salt and stored in her hold. Still to this day you can see the salt from the fish that has seeped into the wood of her planks belowdecks. After about 6 months at sea, Gazela would make the voyage back home with 350 tons of salt cod! Her last fishing voyage was made in 1969.
Unfortunately, by the time Gazela was launched, cod stocks were already in sharp decline from being overfished over many centuries. Today, efforts are being made to help fish populations return by setting quotas for how many tons are allowed to be caught each year.
You can learn more about Gazela's fascinating history as a fishing boat turned official tall ship of Philly by visiting us this Saturday for an open ship tour available by donation from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Another fun way to get involved is purchasing tickets to see Connolly & Murphy and Company preform Irish music and sea shanties live aboard the ship this Friday evening, August 26, just click https://buff.ly/3IOWrYo!
Support local artists, musicians, small businesses, youth, and history simply by joining PSPG as a member, guest, or volunteer!
Break out your dancing shoes and favorite party outfit for Friday evening, August 26, when you come down for a raucous night aboard Gazela with the Connolly & Murphy and Company preforming Irish music and sea shanties! Or unwind with some snacks and brush up on your watercolor skills every other Thursday beginning September 1 with our artist-in-residence, Brooke Laneier's Water Watercolors Workshops!
We are always looking for volunteers who do everything from rigging the ship to enjoying VIP backstage access to our shows (after helping set up the stage and manning the march table of course!). Can't volunteer, but still want to be a part of our crew? You can become a Guild Member, where your financial contribution goes directly to the maintenance of our ships and trades-skills training for young people. Plus you receive exclusive members only discounts to all our shipboard events!
To find out more how you can have fun while doing good, click the link in our bio now!
The irresistible music you'll be hearing along this Friday, August 26 is from Philly's beloved local talent, Connolly & Murphy and Company. Their traditional Irish music, sea shanties, drinking songs, and favorite ballads have made them hit around the city and with the crew of the Gazela! This summer PSPG is partnering with to bring live music and delicious iced tea to the decks our historic tall ship and invite you to join us for the most unique Friday evening you'll have all summer! Purchase your tickets now by clicking here https://buff.ly/3IOWrYo!
There's nothing like being aloft on a historic wooden ship while underway. Our crew of volunteers works hard to keep Gazela sailing into the next century! You can join our crew as a volunteer or by making a financial contribution which goes directly towards the materials and work needed for the ongoing preservation of our ships. Become a member of the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild today by clicking here https://buff.ly/3PXvUdL !
Your summer isn't complete until you've spent an evening aboard historic tall ship Gazela enjoying Irish music, sea shanties, drinking songs, and beloved ballads with Connolly & Murphy and Company! Invite your friends and family for an unforgettable Friday evening along the waterfront near on August, 26 at 7:30 pm. Purchase your tickets now by clicking https://buff.ly/3IOWrYo!
This summer, PSPG has partnered with (who will be providing freshly brewed iced tea for each event) to bring the Riverside Sessions series to Philadelphia's waterfront. This series promotes local Philadelphia-based talent, while also putting the FUN in FUNdraising for the continued preservation of our ships and Philly's maritime history. To receive exclusive discounts on your tickets to this event and all future events, become a PSPG today at https://buff.ly/3PXvUdL.
Visitors to Gazela had the privilege this past weekend of taking a tour from the ship to the studio of our artist-in-residence, Brooke Lanier. Brooke enjoys sharing her artwork and involvement with Gazela to those who visit her studio, along with Marty, who is a very good boy and appreciates lots of pets!
Brooke will be teaching the Waterfront Watercolors Workshops aboard Gazela every other Thursday in September, beginning September 1st. The workshops are small, with a unique vantage point provided by the ship, offering inspiration for artists of every skill level and Brooke's expert instruction to guide you as you create your own plein air painting along the riverfront. Purchase your tickets now (art supplies and snacks included!) by clicking here https://buff.ly/3bfDYrN.
Brooke has a MFA in Painting from Tyler School of Art at Temple University, where she also taught Watercolors form 2017 - 2021. She has had work exhibited in Prague, Rome, New York, and across the US, including the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. and a solo show at Stockton University's Noyes Museum. You can see more of her artwork at https://buff.ly/3dgn2SB or visit her (and Marty!) in person at her studio, Brooke Lanier Fine Art, located at 820 S. 4th St.
All Hands on Deck for Saturday's Potluck!!!
This Saturday, August 20th, we'll be having our monthly potluck aboard Gazela after our usual weekly work party, around 5:00pm. Bring your favorite dish or platter of cookies, and invite a friend who you think might enjoy joining our crew!
Can't make it to our Saturday work parties? We also have organized work parties on Thursdays and many events coming up in September that we will need some helping hands to attend. Send us a DM with any questions you have or commitments you can make!
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“What are those fuzzy things?” is one of our most frequently asked questions during deck tours. Are the lines fraying or has a sea-loving colony of hamsters taken over our rig? Nope, they’re baggywrinkles! While they do have a very fun name (the origins and date of the word are not fully known), they also serve a very practical purpose. Baggywrinkles are a form of chafe gear used to protect the sails when they are set from wear and tear of the rigging rubbing against them.
Sailors make baggywrinkles by “upcycling” old lines that are too worn out to be used safely for rigging. The old line is cut into smaller pieces and raveled, and two very long strands of thin line (usually seine twine) are stretched taut parallel to each other. The smaller pieces of old line are then hitched and densely packed between the seine twine. Making a single baggywrinkle can take hours and is repetitive work, so we advise you make them with a shipmate who knows how to spin a good yarn!
You can learn more traditional maritime skills as a volunteer abroad Gazela! Just send us a DM or come down to for an open ship tour this Saturday from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Unable to volunteer? Sign up now to become a member of the Guild by clicking here https://buff.ly/3PXvUdL. Members not only provide crucial funds to the preservation of our historic vessels, they also receive great benefits, like exclusive discounts to all our events!
You're not going to want to miss the irresistible toe-tapping and hand-clapping performance from Connolly & Murphy live aboard Gazela Friday, August 26 as a part of our Riverside Sessions series! Connolly & Murphy is a beloved local band known for their traditional Irish music, sea shanties, drinking songs, and ballads. PSPG has partnered with the wonderful woman-owned co-working cafe, The Random Tea Room, to bring live music and delicious iced tea straight to the decks of Gazela on all summer long. Purchase your tickets by clicking https://buff.ly/3IOWrYo and make sure you bring your family and friends to rollicking good time!
Sign up now for our Waterfront Watercolors Workshops with Brooke Lanier!
Brooke Lanier is Gazela's artist-in-residence and a Philadelphia-based painter. She has taught Watercolors at Tyler School of Art at Temple University, where she received her MFA in painting. The workshops Brooke will be leading aboard Gazela provide unique vantage points of the riverfront, as well as the rigging on the ship, providing something for artists of all skill levels to create their own beautiful and unique plein air paintings! Art supplies and snacks are included with your ticket, which you can purchase now by clicking https://buff.ly/3bfDYrN!
To see more of Brooke's work and get inspired for your Thursday evening with her and Gazela, check out her website at https://buff.ly/3AbzkVj! Also come say hi to her tomorrow during our open ship tours from 10:00am to 2:00pm where she will be giving a live watercolor painting demo.
Gazela is open by donation for deck tours today from 10:00am to 2:00pm! Today's forecast is sunny, in the high 70s, with delighted children (and adults) exploring a historic tall ship!
One of our crew members will be leading a group from the ship to the studio of our artist-in-residence, Brooke Lanier. Please DM us if you would like to be included in this tour today!
***VOLUNTEERS***
We will have two work parties today, one aboard Gazela and another aboard Jupiter, making it a great opportunity to gain more experience and meet new friends at PSPG!
Calling all hands to show some love to Tugboat Jupiter this weekend!
In addition to our weekly work party aboard Barkentine Gazela, we will also have a work party aboard Jupiter this Saturday, August 13. This is a great opportunity for any of our new volunteers to learn more about our historic tugboat and also for our seasoned volunteers who have a special affinity for her!
Gazela will also be offering open ship tours from 10:00am to 2:00pm both Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14. On Sunday, our artist-in-residence, Brooke Lanier, will be aboard Gazela doing a watercolor painting demonstration. The tours are by donation and offer a great way to cool off along the riverfront under our shady awning while you're visiting and this weekend.
We can't wait to see everyone and Jupiter will especially appreciate having volunteers helping out aboard her tomorrow! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, email us at [email protected]
WEEKLY UPDATE Ahoy Crew! All aboard for volunteer Thursdays and Saturdays as we keep working on the starboard half of the hull painting! There is always more to be done - between painting, an
One of our core values at PSPG is community and one of the ways we embrace this is by supporting local artists, talent, and businesses. Through partnerships, such as our long-running with (a woman-owned co-working cafe), we are able to bring some of Philadelphia's most unique visual, musical, and preforming artists to Gazela's decks for our guests to enjoy. This week's photo is from one such event from almost a decade ago.
Since the pandemic, community has become even more important to us. As life in our city has been returning to normal over the summer, we are honored to once again use Gazela as the hostess for events with Philly-based artists, like Brooke Lanier, and to partner with The Random Tea Room again for our Riverside Sessions series to showcase local musicians, such as Connolly & Murphy. Brooke is teaching plein air watercolor painting with our Waterfront Watercolors Workshops every other Thursday from August 18 through October 13. Conolly & Murphy will be preforming traditional Irish songs, sea shanties, drinking songs, and ballads Friday evening, August 26.
These events are more than just a fun way to enjoy life along the Delaware River, they are also a crucial part of the fundraising we do for our organization. The money raised from these events goes directly to the preservation of our ships and our city's maritime history, but even more importantly it expands our values and goals for community. As we look to the horizons ahead, we are growing our outreach through environmental and educational partnerships, offering hands-on trades skills and maritime training to youth and adults in Philadelphia. Join our community and support your local talent and youth by clicking here https://buff.ly/3SgixYq to purchase tickets to our upcoming events! You can also fill out a membership form to receive great benefits, such as exclusive discounts on all our tickets!
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