Coast Guard’s tall ship Eagle to visit Newport July 31-Aug. 3

The U.S. Coast Guard's 295-foot barque will dock in Newport from Friday, July 31, to Monday, Aug. 3. It will offer free, unticketed tours.

By: Nolan Page

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 368

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The U.S. Coast Guard’s Eagle celebrated America’s 250th birthday in New York Harbor, leading a parade of traditional tall ships — much like it did in Newport for the bicentennial in 1976.

The Ocean State may not have gotten “America’s Tall Ship” for this year’s Fourth of July festivities, but Rhode Islanders will still be able to see the 295-foot Eagle docked in Newport this month.

The three-masted barque will spend Friday, July 31, …

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