Operation Sail - Bicentennial Program (1976)

Bicentennial Program (1976)

Celebration of the United States Bicentennial, the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence. Of the relatively few tall ships that were in service around the world at the time, 16 sailed to New York to participate in the Parade of Ships. Each of the ships flew a banner featuring the tricolor star insignia of the Bicentennial.

Participants in the 1976 Parade of Ships

Amerigo Vespucci (Italy)
Barba Negra (Norway)
Christian Radich (Norway)
Danmark (Denmark)
Dar Pomorza (Poland)
Eagle (USA)
Esmeralda (Chile)

Gloria (Colombia)
Gorch Fock (Germany)
Juan Sebastián de Elcano (Spain)
Kruzenshtern (Soviet Union)
Libertad (Argentina)
Mircea (Romania)
Nippon Maru (Japan)

Regina Maris (USA)
Sagres II (Portugal)
Sebbe Als (Denmark)
T/S Te Vega (Panama)
Tovarishch (Soviet Union)
Roseway (USA)

Transition (USA)

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