The legendary 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is setting sail on a historic journey from Galveston to New York Harbor for Sail 250, the international celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary. As the Official Tall Ship of Texas, ELISSA will join the world’s largest gathering of tall ships and military vessels while representing Galveston’s rich maritime history on a global stage. Built in Scotland in 1877, ELISSA is one of the few authentic 19th-century tall ships still actively sailing today. The National Historic Landmark will travel more than 2,500 miles with stops in Pensacola, Savannah, Yorktown, Portsmouth, New York City, and Boston. We’re talking about the ship’s incredible history, the volunteers keeping her seaworthy, and how this living piece of history continues to connect generations through maritime storytelling.