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Historic Tall Ship Elissa returns to Galveston after America250 voyage
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christian Hudspeth , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the vessel's return and associated events can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2.
A historic vessel is set to return to its home base. The public is invited to attend a free event to welcome it back. This event will take place at a pier in Galveston and will last for a couple of hours in the morning.
An evening reception is also planned, which will offer attendees the chance to go on board and meet the crew. This reception requires a fee and will include other activities and items for purchase. Further details about the vessel's return and associated events can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A historic vessel is set to return to its home base. The public is invited to attend a free event to welcome it back. This event will take place at a pier in Galveston and will last for a couple of…
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