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What life is like on the historic Elissa ship during its voyage from Galveston to New York
By Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau at Houston Public Media
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
The 1877 Elissa set sail from the Port of Galveston on June 8. It's traveling to New York City for the Fourth of July as part of Sail250, a global gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary.
Key takeaway It's traveling to New York City for the Fourth of July as part of Sail250, a global gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? The 1877 Elissa set sail from the Port of Galveston on June 8. It's traveling to New York City for the Fourth of July as part of Sail250, a global gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary.
When was this published? This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by Houston Public Media and curated for Spring readers.
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