The purpose of the Pilgrim III Foundation is to promote and fund the design,engineering, construction, and operation of a replica vessel of the original brig “Pilgrim”.
The Pilgrim III Foundation funds and oversees the construction of the Pilgrim III, a historically inspired vessel built to preserve and interpret maritime heritage. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and community partnerships, the Foundation promotes maritime and historical education for students, researchers, and the public.
Our work supports hands-on learning, archival research, and public programming that connect modern audiences with seafaring history and traditional shipbuilding skills.
The Foundation is powered by Bitcoin—embracing digital innovation to expand access and transparency in funding, sustain long-term stewardship of the vessel, and foster a global community of supporters committed to maritime preservation and global commerce.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The purpose of the foundation is to fund the design, engineering, construction, and eventual operation of the brig PILGRIM III.
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Pilgrim III is a full-scale interpretation of the 1825 Brig PILGRIM — the ship immortalized in Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s Two Years Before the Mast — currently under construction at Driscoll Mission Bay. The build is being carried out by PILGRIM III FOUNDATION.
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Yes. Check out our website at www.buildpilgrim3.com to get involved with the physical aspects of the construction.
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PILGRIM III is being built to US Coast Guard certification standards as a Sailing School Vessel. Its intended mission includes youth maritime education, public sailing experiences, and serving as a living museum and historical landmark representing early US and California Maritime history.
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Bitcoin is digital money. Throughout history, money has taken whatever form the moment required — shells, precious metals, paper, bank accounts — and bitcoin is simply the newest form in that same lineage. It moves directly between people, with no bank required to hold or move it on your behalf. A generous donation of Bitcoin from our foundation powers the construction of Pilgrim III.
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Edward Allebest
27581 Lost Trail Dr,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653