The Clearwater was removed for non-adherence to this agreement. (Sails had banners that read "SAVE THE CLEAN WATER ACT" AND "Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice, Climate Solutions".) There is dispute from Clearwater over who said what and when.
Participants in the event had agreed to refrain from displaying political or politically charged messages or statements, according to the Coast Guard, which said it enforced the agreement on behalf of Sail4th."The owner of the sloop Clearwater was contacted and requested to remove the message being displayed or be removed from the parade of sail," the Coast Guard said. "They declined to remove it."
Jen Benson, director of advocacy and communications at Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, disputed the claim. She said the Coast Guard did not ask for the messages to be taken down, but requested the ship leave the sailing route or risk arrest.
We'll wait until there are more details from the Sail4th organization.
In meantime, you can view this historic event MINUS ANY SAILS with political messages at (3975) Watch: Sail4th 250 event for America's 250th anniversary - YouTube
To the party who asked if there were any other ships bearing messages. To my knowledge, none other than the Clearwater. Again, will wait for more details from the organization and hope to have a copy of the agreement as well.
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