Specifications
- Homeport: San Pedro, CA
- Rig: Schooner
- Sparred Length: 129′
- LOA: 105′
- LOD: 101′
- LWL: 92′
- Draft: 10′
- Beam: 22′
- Rig Height: 98′
- Freeboard: 6′
- Sail Area: 4900 square feet
- Tons: 203
- Hull: wood
Organization: Los Angeles Maritime Institute
Story
American Pride was launched in 1941 as a two-masted “Schooner-Dragger.” In 1942, she entered the service as a minesweeper based in Key West. After being decommissioned, American Pride sailed the waters of Georges Bank and the Grand Banks as a fishing trawler. American Pride operated as a charter boat out of Maine for 10 years before she sailed to her new home in Long Beach, CA.
In 2018 Children’s Maritime Institute, a division of Los Angeles Maritime Institute, took ownership of American Pride and performed a stem to stern restoration. American Pride sails with K-12 students providing hands-on exploration of the ocean world. Learners set sail and explore the LA watershed and history of California’s coast during these 3-4 hours long sails. Day and Overnight camps are offered in the summer.
Facts
- USCG Certification: Passenger Vessel (Subchapter T)
- Who Sails: Youth, Adults, Scouts, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, Other: private and corporate charters
- Program Type: Sail Training, Passenger Daysails, Private Charters, Maritime History, Marine Science, Summer Camp, Other: team building; sailing adventures, corporate charters
- Normal Cruising Waters – Summer: Southern California and offshore islands
- Normal Cruising Waters – Winter: Southern California and offshore islands
- Sailing Season: Year-round
- Year Launched: 1941
- Number of Crew: 6
- Name of Contact: Captain Bruce Heyman
- Phone: 310-833-6055
- Website: https://www.lamitopsail.org/