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The Pilgrim

USA / California / Dana Point / Dana Point Harbor Drive, 24200
 ship, place with historical importance

24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-2274

The Pilgrim is a full size replica of the hide brig immortalized by Richard Henry Dana, Jr. in his American classic seafaring novel Two Years Before the Mast. She is a 130-foot “snow brig” hosting fourteen sails, including eight square sails, giving her that distinctively majestic appearance. At sea, the Pilgrim’s volunteer crew mans up to 144 lines in perfect synchronicity to sail her as in bygone times.

Coming to Dana Point in 1981, this community icon has served the Ocean Institute well. Having proven to be a most powerful educational tool, thousands of children step aboard the Pilgrim’s decks each school year to participate in one of her many award-winning living history programs. In the summer, the Pilgrim continues to celebrate her heritage as she heads to sea, with a crew of dedicated volunteers, to embark on her annual goodwill and sail training voyage.

email: oi@ocean-institute.org

www.ocean-institute.org/programs/pilgrim.html
www.ocean-institute.org/
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Coordinates:   33°27'43"N   117°42'22"W
This article was last modified 16 years ago