Elissa Sets Sail for 250th Anniversary

The 150-year-old Elissa, one of only two iron barques still sailing, sets off from Galveston bound for New York City for the historic Sail250 celebration — a global tall ship voyage marking America’s 250th anniversary. Restored with a new engine and modern systems while preserving her original 1877 hull, she’s the oldest ship in the fleet. This journey, delayed to ensure perfection, carries deep regional pride as families bid farewell to crew members who’ll spend months at sea. After stops in Boston, Florida, and Georgia, she returns to Galveston in late August — with public sailing opportunities along the way. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f3b9737b2983709