Thirty countries took part in Sail250, the America250 fleet review in New York Harbor.
Sail250 was the seventh International Fleet Review hosted by the United States Navy. Held on July 4, 2026, it incorporated OpSail 2026 and brought an international maritime dimension to the semiquincentennial. The event was estimated to include about 60 ships from 30 countries, making it a major gathering of naval and other vessels.
The figures are easy to mix up because the event is described using both ship and country totals. About 60 ships participated, while 30 countries were represented. Sail250 was also described as the largest maritime gathering in U.S. history. Its location in New York Harbor connected the anniversary celebration with one of the country’s most historically important ports.