APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
FORD PARADE OF HISTORIC SHIPS
Background
In recognition of the importance of Detroit’s nautical history to the development and continued
growth of the region, two major maritime events have been planned as part of the Detroit 300
Festival. Thursday through Saturday, July 19-21, the spectacular Tall Ships®, coast guard
cutters and other vessels participating in Sail DetroitSM will be docked along both sides of the
Detroit River and open for public tours. Sail DetroitSM is an official race port of Tall Ships®
Challenge™ Great Lakes 2001, organized by the American Sail Training Association. The
public will have the opportunity to board these historic vessels and meet the captains and crew.
On Sunday, July 22, the Tall Ships of Sail DetroitSM will join a wide range of other maritime
vessels representing the full 300-year history of the Detroit River in the Ford Parade of Historic
Ships. From canoes and oared ships to steamships, merchant sailing ships, riverboats, tugs and
more, this historic review of Detroit’s nautical roots will sail the river in an unprecedented
maritime display.
Critera for Participation
Detroit 300 is inviting owners and/or operators of historically significant boats, ships and other
vessels to submit an application for participation in the Ford Parade of Historic Ships.
Participating vessels must be relevant to the history of the Great Lakes, Detroit River, the City of
Detroit or the City of Windsor. Examples include boats important in the automotive industry or
relevant to the early shipbuilding trade.
In order to represent the full 300-year history of the Detroit River, Detroit 300 is also
encouraging the participation of modern-day vessels such as training or research vessels and
other active working vessels.
Application Procedure
If you have any questions regarding this information, please call or e-mail Lara Schmidt, Detroit
300 Festival Director, at (313) 871-2504, lschmidt@detroit300.org. Applications will be
reviewed in May. Accepted applicants will be notified upon approval in June. Completed
applications should be mailed to:
Lara Schmidt, Festival Director
Detroit 300
Albert Kahn Building, Suite 310
7430 Second Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
APPLICATION FORM
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
FORD PARADE OF HISTORIC VESSELS
Name of Vessel
Type of Vessel
Length of Vessel
Name of Owner and/or Operator
Address
______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number
Fax Number______________________________
Email_________________________________________________________________________
In the space below, or on an attached sheet, please describe the significance of your vessel to the
Great Lakes, Detroit River, the City of Detroit or the City of Windsor. Non-returnable
photographs may be included if desired.