Overview
- The Parade of Sail, on Saturday, July 11, brought dozens of international and historic vessels into Boston Harbor with the USS Constitution leading the procession.
- The fleet tied up along the Seaport, Charlestown and Rowes Wharf and is scheduled to remain berthed through Thursday with public boarding allowed at each captain’s discretion.
- Fireworks and packed waterfront viewing marked the weekend arrival as thousands lined Fan Pier Park, Castle Island and other vantage points to watch the ships and ceremonies.
- Notable vessels on display include the Ernestina‑Morrissey, Mayflower II, the Chilean Esmeralda, the Coast Guard barque Eagle and the former merchant ship Elissa.
- The Boston finale caps a months‑long east‑coast Sail250 tour that began in New Orleans and stopped in Norfolk, Baltimore and New York, a run organizers say highlights maritime heritage and boosts local commerce.