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Guests with Disabilities

on deck Although these ships are historically built and historic in nature though modern replicas, the Tall Ships aim to make sure everyone can enjoy an on-deck or dockside experience. Navy Pier is working together with the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and the ADA to extend this unique experience so everyone can participate.

If you are unable to physically manage a long gangway, followed by a steep set of stairs on your own, the following ships are offering dockside tours and interpretations:

U.S. Brig Niagara
Thursday -Saturday, August 26 – August 28
45 minute dockside discussion - daily at 10:00 a.m.
Please gather at the base of the gangway
* Deaf interpretation available
Pride of Baltimore II Wednesday - Sunday, August 25 - August 29
45 minute dockside discussion - daily at 11:00 a.m.
"Great Lakes water conservation — why it is important"
Meet dockside at the ship
* Deaf interpretation available
S/V Denis Sullivan Wednesday — Sunday, August 25 - August 29
45 minute dockside discussion — 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m
"Great Lakes Ecology"
Meet dockside at the ship
* Deaf interpretation available
Inland Seas Wednesday — Sunday, August 25 - August 29
45 minute dockside discussion — 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m
"Great Lakes Ecology"
Meet dockside at the ship
* Deaf interpretation available

Additional ships will be scheduled.

Click here for event map.
Click here for ship locations.

All dates, times and details subject to change.

 
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