No "Burning of Ships" Commemoration This Year In Essex

ESSEX, CT — Although Covid-19 restrictions are lifting, and there appears to be a light at the end of this long tunnel, another famous, annual Essex parade has fallen victim to the many and varied activities that have been canceled due to the pandemic.

The Sailing Masters of 1812 announced on their Facebook page today that with regret, they will not be holding their traditional "Burning of Ships" Commemoration this year due to Covid-19 and local and State Mandates.

They wrote, "We look forward to having our event back next year in all of its glory."

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The Sailing Masters of 1812 is an ancient fife and drum corps based in Essex. They were founded in 1963 and they commemorate the role of Essex in the War of 1812 with an annual Commemoration "Burning of the Ships" Parade each year on the second Saturday of May.

They are always in search of new members and will teach those who want to learn the fife or drum. Contact the Sailing Masters at info@sailingmasters.org for more info or concert/parade bookings.