PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • July 21, 2025
For three days in late July 2000, thousands of locals and tourists were drawn to Portland’s waterfront. With eyes fixed on Casco Bay, they were there to see the tall ships of OpSail 2000. Some ships, like the Coast Guard training vessel Eagle, moored and allowed visitors. Others had to be viewed from a distance during the awe-inspiring parade. About 23 ships sailed into Casco Bay. More than a dozen countries were represented, including Italy, Denmark, Chile, Argentina and Ukraine. Here are five photos that capture the glory of OpSail 2000.