In celebration of Maine's rich maritime history,  Tall Ships® Portland and Tall Ships America bring the magic of sailing ships to the general public this weekend, July 18-20 with Iberdrola Tall Ships® Portland 2015. An international fleet of some of the finest and most unique sailing vessels in the world are part of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Atlantic Coast 2015 series of races and public maritime festivals. A partial listing of some of the tall ships expected to visit Portland includes the USCG barque Eagle, the barque Picton Castle from the Cook Islands, the galleon El Galeón Andalucía from Spain, the full-rigged ship Oliver Hazard Perry from the USA, and Maine’s own flagship, the schooner Bowdoin, from the Maine Maritime Academy. Learn more/buy tickets