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Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware, FREE TOURS!
June 12 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, returns to the shores of the York River.
Free deck tours courtesy of the Yorktown Tall Ship Committee and York County on Wednesday, June 12 from 3 to 7 p.m. Captains Lauren Morgens and Sharon Dounce with their volunteer crew look forward to sharing our love of adventure and the high seas with all ages.
Climb aboard this magnificent square-rigged full scale replica of the Swedish war ship that brought settlers to North America in 1638 and explore life as a 17th-century sailor. Learn more about
Plan ahead for public sails! Day sails on the Kalmar Nyckel offer a unique, hands-on experience where you are invited to haul lines and set sails to the rhythm of a chantey song. You may also choose to talk with the crew to learn about Kalmar Nyckel’s history and simply relax and enjoy time on the water. Only three days of 2.5-hour sails are planned on Thursday, June 13, through Saturday, June 15, learn more and purchase tickets.
