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Historic Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Major Hull Restoration Project is underway at Hudson River Maritime Museum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2026 KINGSTON, NY — Hudson River Sloop Clearwater has begun the third phase of a more than decade-long restoration of the full hull of the historic Hudson River sloop, Clearwater. Recognized as America’s Environmental Flagship, Clearwater is the region’s last [...]
Restoring the Clearwater: 2026-2027 Transom + Topsides Project
Clearwater will begin its next major restoration project in August 2026, focusing on the transom and topsides – the upper sections of the hull above the waterline and the flat surface at the stern. This 8-month project, running through March 2027, marks the final [...]
Update from Executive Director David Toman and Captain Rory Kane about the Removal of Clearwater from Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail
Dear Clearwater Community, We wanted to personally share what happened to Clearwater during the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 4, and to thank you for the incredible support you've shown us over the past several days. Clearwater was invited to participate [...]
Clearwater to sail in Sail4th 250 Parades
Clearwater sailing in the 1976 Bicentennial. Credit: Nick DeWolf Join Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, bringing together tall ships from around the world to New York Harbor! We will be welcoming aboard passengers for parade sails on July [...]
Former Clearwater Captain Liam Henrie Released and Returning to Hudson Valley
Our longtime crew member and former Clearwater captain, Liam Henrie, along with all 428 other humanitarian volunteers from the Global Sumud Flotilla, have been released and deported following three days of detainment. Clearwater remains steadfast in our solidarity with all those undertaking peaceful humanitarian action [...]
Former Crew Member Liam Henrie captured during Humanitarian Aid Flotilla
Liam Henrie, long-time crew member and one of Clearwater's captains last season, is missing after a military interception yesterday in international waters near Cyprus. Liam was participating in a second wave of a nonviolent humanitarian flotilla sailing to Gaza with food and medical [...]