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Set sail on New York's Only Tall Ship, the Big City Clipper, and enjoy stunning views of the city!.
Enjoy stunning views of New York City! Sail on the largest United States Coast Guard certified sailing vessel! See sights like Ellis Island, the Manhattan Skyline, and the Statue of Liberty! Includes narration of the tours many highlight! The "Clipper City" is one of the largest US Coast Guard certified sailing vessels in the United States! The barquentine-rigged Clipper City is an exact reconstruction of the historic ship built in 1854 using original plans loaned from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. Big City Clippers dominated the coastal trade in the US and the world during the 1800's, the Civil War and into the early 20th Century when steamships came to the forefront of American trade. Nothing will prepare you for the amazing sensation of being on one of the largest sailing boats still in commercial operation today...160' feet long, with masts rising 120` off the deck. Flying over 8,000 square feet of sail and weighing in at over 200 tons, the Clipper City is both the iconic newest addition to the NYC skyline and a stunning reminder of New York's role in America's 19th Century rise to prominence in global commerce. Enjoy stunning views of the Brooklyn Bridge as the ship gets underway. Sail by the Statue of Liberty under the awesome power of the wind! Views also include Ellis Island, the Manhattan Skyline, Governors Island and Battery Park. Depending on the winds and tides, the captain may sail up the Buttermilk Channel or out to the Verrazzano Bridge spanning the ocean entrance to NY Harbor. %%pimage3%%
Duration: Approximately 90 Minutes
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