In 2012, Operation Sail will once again bring the glory of tall ships to the American seaboard to celebrate the bicentennial of our nation anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.

The Battle of Plattsburgh, which took place shortly before the Treaty of Ghent was signed, marked Britain’s final invasion of the northern states. A critical American victory, it denied the British any leverage when signing the treaty.

Please visit the Opsail 2012 website to learn more.