Esmeralda Delayed Until Thursday

If you took our advice and sailed out to greet the Chilean tall ship Esmeralda yesterday as she entered the Golden Gate, you may have thought she somehow slipped by you unnoticed. That wasn’t the case. Being 370 feet long, she’s not the sort of vessel that goes anywhere without turning heads and inspiring awe. She was simply delayed by a day due to mechanical problems.

Her new arrival time — if you’re willing to give her a second chance — is 7:00 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, July 21). She is expected to arrive at her Pier 27 berth by 8:30 a.m., with her crew of nearly 400 following their custom of singing anthems as they approach. She’ll be open to the public this Friday and Saturday (July 21-23) from 2 to 6 p.m. (and perhaps also part of Thursday), with her departure set for Sunday at 3 p.m. Check out the ship’s website for details.