NJ’s Official Tall Ship A.J. Meerwald will offer public and
educational sails along the Delaware River this July departing from
Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) docks at Penn’s Landing in
Philadelphia. Experience history aboard this authentically restored
1928 Delaware Bay oyster schooner. Help hoist the sails or sit back
and relax. Once aboard the crew share the boat’s rich maritime
history, the shell
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fish industry along the Delaware River and Bay and culture of those
that lived and worked in the industry. The cost of a public sail
ticket is $50, charters are available as well as educational sails
for youth organizations and nonprofits. Donations are appreciated
and will help support New Jersey’s official Tall Ship, the state’s
very own historic oyster schooner. Delaware River Sail Schedule:
Weekly Public Sails June 30th through July 23rd Thurs: 6-8pm | Fri:
6-8pm Sat: 10-12 noon, 3-5pm & 6-8pm Sun: 3-5pm & 6-8pm Sunset
Sails Wednesday – Sunday 6PM – 8PM Education Sails – Saturdays 10
AM -12PM include hands on stations and a river trawl. Also
available for youth organizations & non-profits Charter Sails
available – Capacity of 50 passengers All are welcomed to come
sailing on the oyster schooner A.J. Meerwald to experience history,
the environment, and adventure. Tickets may be purchased at
BayshoreCenter.org The Bayshore Center at Bivalve (BCB) is excited
to work in association with the Independence Seaport Museum in an
effort to foster an appreciation of history and culture within the
community surrounding the Delaware Bay and River.
