A message from the city of Boston

We are excited to be welcoming the ships of the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorations for the July 4th week. The international tall ships, active Navy ships, and ships of America’s coalition partners will be on display in Boston and will serve as the centerpiece for the commemoration festivities. The tall ships remind us of the vital role that our own USS Constitution played in The War of 1812, which was the last war fought under sail. We are truly looking forward to a successful event in partnership with Operation Sail and the US Navy for this historic milestone.

Tall Ships Featured

  • USCG Barque Eagle

    290-foot long globetrotting ambassador & sail training ship of U.S. Coast Guard

    Location: Charlestown
  • Cisne Branco

    249-foot long full-rigged tall ship of Brazil, is from Rio de Janeiro.

    Loation: Fish Pier
  • Dewaruci

    Owned and operated by the Indonesian Navy and built as a sail training vessel.

    Loation: Fish Pier
  • Gloria

    She is the official flagship and sail training vessel of the Colombian Navy.

    Loation: Fish Pier
  • Guayas

    257-foot long tall ship of Ecuador, trains and preps cadets for sailing.

    Loation: Fish Pier

Dates & Location

Dates
June 30th - July 5th, 2012

Locations
Boston's Seaport District
+ Fish Pier - Boston Seaport District
+ North Jetty
+ Black Falcon Terminal
Charlestown Navy Yard

Schedule
Click Here for a complete schedule of events.

About Us

Operation Sail, Inc., (OpSail) is a non-profit organization established in 1961 with the endorsement of President John F. Kennedy. Backed by a Joint Congressional Resolution, its mission is to advance sail training and promote goodwill among nations. OpSail has produced five previous international sailing events in 1964, 1976, 1986, 1992, and 2000, each tied to a patriotic or historical event.

OpSail 2012 will sail into Boston from June 30 – July 5, 2012 to commemorate the 200TH Anniversary of the War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner.