Barkentine Gazela

08/29/2023

Apparently it is National Lemon Juice Day! Not only was lemon juice one of the main ways sailors prevented scurvy, but it was also used as a cleaning agent for any cutlery or containers used and as a flavoring agent.

08/28/2023

We're excited to have The Extraordinaires back aboard this Friday, Sept 1st at 7pm!

If you saw them last year, you know they put on a fantastic show and if you missed them, now is your chance! This local folk rock group is known and loved for their lyrical storytelling and upbeat melodies.

Buy your tickets at www.philashipguild.org/riversidesessions

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One of the oldest, wooden square-rigged vessels still actively sailing in North America.
Owned and operated by the Phila Ship Preservation Guild.

08/24/2023

to having The Haunted Tavern aboard this past weekend! It was tons of fun and don't worry! We having Shipwreck Saloon aboard starting tonight! Tickets still available!

08/22/2023

Looking for a fun this to do to start the Labor Day long weekend? We have just the event for you! The Extraordinaires will be aboard Friday, September 1st at 7PM and well be selling tea from the Random Tea Room. We can't wait to see you there!

Link for tickets!
https://buff.ly/3si5EEt

08/22/2023

Why do sailors swab the deck? It's definietly more than just a punishment. Not only does a good deck wash keep the ship clean and tidy; but the water helps to keep the deck planks hydrated during the hot summer season which overhelps with the watertightness of the ship. Bonus points if it's salt water as the high salt content helps prevent wood rot!

08/16/2023

X marks the spot! Trying to find Gazela to help volunteer or for an event? Don't worry we've got you covered. The best way we explain it is head towards the Independence Seaport Museum. Face the river and turn to your right. Keep going forward until you see a white 3 masted ship and you've found us! Hope to see you aboard soon!

08/15/2023

Fun fact! One of the last years the Gazela was working as a fishing vessel, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. We weren't trawling with nets either, we were still traditionally casting and catching fish just like how the fisherman in the photo is!

08/11/2023

to The Extraordinaires performing aboard last year. Are you sad that you missed them? Don't worry! They'll be back again on Friday September 1st at 7pm!

https://buff.ly/3Ou0mNF

08/11/2023

Last chance to sign up for our aloft class this Saturday, 8/9! DM us for more information!

08/10/2023

to having the wonderful aboard this past Saturday! They were amazing and definitely drew the biggest crowd on Penn's Landing. Sad you missed them, don't worry! We have plenty more music events aboard Gazela and possibly another performance from Batala. Stay tuned!

08/10/2023

We regularly say that Gazela would not be around today if it weren't for our wonderful volunteers, her heart. The Heart of a Ship was the PSPG's published book with memories and stories from volunteers of the past.

So with the new influx of volunteers and even more stories than ever, we need your help!

We need your stories, poems, anything that shares your experience with Gazela and how she has changed you.

Submit your stories to [email protected] with the subject line "The Heart of a Ship 2023"
Deadline for submissions are December 31st, 2023.

08/08/2023

Happy International Cat Day! Our favorite feline friends have a long history being aboard sailing ships as valued crew members. With their ability to control a ship's rat and mice population, they would help prevent unwanted depletion of the food rations and prevent damage to the cargo. But most importantly, they were a friend to all sailors on long voyages.

08/07/2023

Ever hear the phrase "going aloft" before? Well you'll hear it quite a lot aboard Gazela or any sailing ship as it refers to climbing up the masts and rigging to do multiple different skills. Sailors who go aloft are highly valued for their ability to work efficiently and safely.
We'll be teaching an intro to going aloft class to our volunteers on Saturday, August 12th! If you're interested, DM us for more information!

08/07/2023

Pirates, ghosts and rum! You'll get all that and more as we welcome Shipwreck Saloon aboard from August 24th to August 26th. Prepare to be enthralled by an evening filled with tantalizing cocktails, spine-tingling ghost stories, swashbuckling pirates, the finest rum, and captivating entertainment that will leave you spellbound. The Shipwreck Saloon promises an unforgettable experience that combines the allure of mixology, ghostly legends, swashbuckling pirates, the finest rum, and mesmerizing entertainment.

08/05/2023

Today is the day! Join us for free deck tours from 11am-4pm and a performance from Batala Philly from 1pm-2pm. We hope to see you aboard!

08/04/2023

Looking for some spooky fun? We're happy to welcome aboard The Haunted Tavern from August 17th to August 20th. With their immersive cocktail experience set aboard Gazela Primerio. The Haunted Tavern is a dark chilling cocktail experience run by the decedents of Ichabod Crane. The tavern keeper will guide guests through a 4-part interactive cocktail journey while sharing chilling and dark tales of his ancestor's past and the ghost of the City. Beware of the surprises of the night and of course, the guests that never left. You'll be served 4 custom cocktails as you listen to the Tavern Keeper share the dark and chilling stories of the tavern's past.

08/04/2023

We've been working hard to get you all of the Riverside Sessions fun this season! Due to some prior scheduling difficultly, our schedule has changed, but don't worry both shows will still be happening!
On September 1st we welcome back The Extraordinaires who will be performing a Friday evening show from 7pm to 9:30pm. The folk rock band will be gracing audiences with more of their original music and we can't wait to see them back aboard.
On September 24th we welcome back Elegance Quartet who will be performing a Sunday brunch time show from 11:30am to 1pm. Their rescheduled show will feature ESQ in a more intimate acoustic setting, performing a whole program of new arrangements that they can’t wait to share with you.

https://buff.ly/45vk5nd

The Random Tea Room

08/03/2023

Looking for a fun event this Saturday? Come join us for free deck tours aboard the historic tall ship Gazela from 11am to 4pm with a brief break in the day as we welcome aboard the fantastic Samba Reggae community band, Batala Philly

07/19/2023

Happy to have been able to help make Roger's wish come true!

07/16/2023

Check out this neat video about A.J. Meerwald who's sailing out of Philly for another week. It's a great way to get out on the water and PSPG Members get a 10% discount on sails!

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An evening cruise aboard the schooner A J Meerwald.

07/13/2023

We are sorry to say the 1st Riverside Sessions for 2023 meant to feature has been postponed due to inclement weather.
We thank you for all of the support and please be on the lookout for the new date!

07/11/2023

There's still tickets left for the Random Ship Session show this Friday 7/14/23 at 7pm with Elegance Quartet.

If you missed them last year, their signature style include stunning renditions of classical music, acoustic covers of modern songs, rock tunes on electric instruments. A truly an unforgettable show onboard our unique venue!

https://www.philashipguild.org/riversidesessions

One of the oldest, wooden square-rigged vessels still actively sailing in North America.
Owned and operated by the Phila Ship Preservation Guild.

06/27/2023

To celebrate all of the hard work our volunteers have been putting in, we will be doing a volunteer appreciation dinner on Saturday, July 8th at 5pm! We'll have plenty of food and dessert so please come and celebrate a successful voyage to Norfolk and to help ring in the 2023 Summer season. Volunteers new and old welcomed!

06/27/2023

We are so excited to welcome back Elegance Quartet to once again open our Riverside Sessions series in July! With The Random Tea Room also returning to serve a custom tea blend, we couldn't think of a better way to start our season.

This event is open to all ages so please join us on JULY 14TH for this awesome show!

Get your tickets here!
https://buff.ly/46kWPcx

06/24/2023

Despite the rain we'll still be open for work aboard this Saturday, June 23rd. It'll mostly be below decks and inside the barge work, so come on down!

11/29/2022

Today is Giving Tuesday!

Giving Tuesday is a day to strengthen the non-profits that mean the most to us. Please support Jupiter and Gazela by clicking through and making a donation, large or small. Fair Winds to all....

https://tinyurl.com/PSPGGivingTuesday

11/25/2022

While many of PSPG’s most successful events occur during the warmer months, our hard work maintaining Gazela and Jupiter goes on all year round. Show your love for the ships of the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild with a Giving Tuesday donation this year. Through your tax-deductible generosity we can continue supporting community programs like our high school trades program, open ship, as well as the work and materials needed to get everything shipshape!

We’ll remind you again with another Giving Tuesday e-mail next week, but if you want to support Jupiter and Gazela now, please make a donation to continue a dual legacy over a century in the making.

Donation link at:

https://tinyurl.com/PSPGGivingTuesday

11/25/2022

While many of PSPG’s most successful events occur during the warmer months, our hard work maintaining Gazela and Jupiter goes on all year round. Show your love for the ships of the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild with a Giving Tuesday donation this year. Through your tax-deductible generosity we can continue supporting community programs like our high school trades program, open ship, as well as the work and materials needed to get everything shipshape!

We’ll remind you again with another Giving Tuesday FB post next week, but if you want to support Jupiter and Gazela now, please click the link below to continue a dual legacy over a century in the making.

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E353781&id=26

09/17/2022

What a spectacular show tonight! Thank you Seven Deadly Seas and the whole cast for a great performance!

Tickets are still available for the Saturday night and Sunday afternoon shows!

09/09/2022

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!

09/08/2022

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!

08/25/2022

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!

08/25/2022

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.

08/23/2022

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!

08/22/2022

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!

08/22/2022

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!

08/21/2022

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!

08/21/2022

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!

08/19/2022

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 !

08/17/2022

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.