PHILDELPHIA, Jan. 24, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- ADVISORY
WHEN: Thursday February 6, 2003
5:30pm-9pm
WHERE: Sheraton Rittenhouse Square Hotel
Philadelphia, PA
WHAT: Tickets are $65
This year's gala is honor outgoing board president Joe
Diprimo. All funds raised by the event will go toward
the operation of the Tall Ship, which is nearing completion
of its decking project.
RSVP by January 30, 2003
Contact: Paula Box
(610) 447-5200
BACKGROUND: The Gazela, a Class A, 3- Masted, 177 foot Tall Ship, is the oldest, largest square-rigged wooden ship still actively sailing. Built in 1883, the Gazela sailed from Portugal to its new home in Philadelphia in 1971 and has been featured in several movies including 1993's "Interview with a Vampire" starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. The Gazela is maintained and sailed by a volunteer crew and is recruiting volunteers for the 2003 season.
For more information on the fundraiser or volunteer drive, visit www.gazela.org or call the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild at (215) 218-0110.