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The awe-inspiring Norfolk Harborfest Parade of Sail will grace the Downtown Norfolk Harbor on Friday, June 7, 2024 at noon. In keeping with tradition, this remarkable fleet will feature tall ships, Navy ships, Public Safety vessels, character vessels, sleek power cruisers, sailing craft, antique and classic wooden boats, military vessels, tugs, and more! Thousands of onlookers positioned at vantage points along the Elizabeth River will witness this expansive fleet as it gracefully maneuvers down the river toward Town Point Park.

2024 participating vessels:

• Kalmar Nyckel, Wilmington, Delaware, LOA: 93’, Draft: 12’5”, Beam: 12’11”, Rig Height: 105’
• Schooner Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, LOA: 121’10”, Draft: 12’3”, Beam: 24’, Rig Height: 112’
• Impossible Dream, LOA: 58’, Draft: 3.7’, Beam: 27’
• A.J. Meerwald, Bivalve, New Jersey, LOA: 115’, Draft: 6’, Beam 22’
• USACE Survey Vessel EWELL, Norfolk, Virginia, LOA: 61’4”, Draft: 3’4”
• American Rover, Norfolk, Virginia, LOA: 135’, Draft: 9’, Beam: 24’
• USS Wisconsin, Norfolk, Virginia, LOA: 887’3”, Draft: 37’9”, Beam: 108’2”
• USS Gonzalez, Norfolk, Virginia, LOA: 504’7”, Draft: 30’5”, Beam: 59’
• Luna, Deltaville, Virginia, LOA: 77.5’

Ships will be open for public tours from approximately 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, June 7, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. Ship tours are free and open to the public. Visitors should wear flat shoes and be able to navigate ramps and ladders. Strollers are not permitted onboard the ships and must be left on the dock. Entry and exit ramps are not designed to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids that require a flat surface or handrails (excluding the Impossible Dream).

Kalmar Nyckel

Wilmington, DE
LOA: 93′
Beam: 12′ 11″
Draft:  12′ 5″
Rig Height: 105′

Schooner Virginia

Norfolk, VA
LOA: 121′ 10″
Beam: 24′
Draft: 12′ 3″
Rig Height: 112′

Impossible Dream 


LOA: 58′
Beam: 27′
Draft: 3′ 7″

A.J. Meerwald

Bivalve, NJ
LOA: 115′
Beam: 22′
Draft 6′

USACE Ewell

Norfolk, VA
LOA: 61’4″
Breadth: 23’11”
Draft: 3’4″

American Rover

Norfolk, VA
LOA: 135′
Beam: 24′
Draft: 9′

USS Wisconsin

Norfolk, VA
LOA: 887′ 3″
Beam: 108′ 2″
Draft: 37′ 9″

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