Heed my call, Come to the sea.

Come Sail with me.

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Learn About Providence

History of providence

The sloop Providence, initially known as Katy, was part of a fleet owned by John Brown of Providence, Rhode Island. Dating back to 1769, the ship’s recorded voyages reveal its versatile use as a merchant ship, privateer, and whaler during its early years.

Providence Rebuilt

In 1966, a young Harvard graduate in Rhode Island named John Fitzhugh Millar became aware of the approaching American Bicentennial. Noticing that few people were acknowledging this significant milestone, Millar believed that Newport, being a maritime hub and the catalyst for the establishment of the Continental Navy, should contribute to the upcoming national celebration by emphasizing the maritime aspect of Revolutionary history.

What our Guests Say

Black History Month

Tall Ship Providence maintains an archive of video essays, educational videos, sea shanties performed by our crew, and interviews with sailing professionals for those interested in learning more about Revolutionary War era maritime history or the modern-day tall ship industry.  Watch the playlist above to learn more about Black Maritime History in celebration of Black History Month, or visit our playlist of over 200 videos produced by the Tall Ship Providence Foundation.

Featured Tour TEST

Step back in time and into the life of a sailor serving in the Continental Navy under the command of the legendary Captain John Paul Jones in our immersive one-hour tour