adiós at sunset

I actually took this shot of El Galeón in 2014 during its visit to Saint Augustine, Florida. I've included it here because it seems a fitting way to conclude this article.

Tall Ships at Brockville 2016

September 27th 2016
Just what are "tall ships", and why the strange name? They are sailing ships, with as much as 11,000 square feet of sails, that carry passengers or cargo or both, either commercially or for pleasure. The word "tall" refers to the height of their masts, which extend sometimes more than 100 feet (30+ meters) above the water. From the 15th century onward, relatively small wooden ships powered by t ... read more

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more

28th September 2016

Rainyb
Lorraine Brecht

Tis fitting!

29th September 2016

Nanci G P Phelan
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Delightful
How nice to see a story from my old town and wish I'd been there to share in the excitement. You have taken some great pictures and produced an interesting and comprehensive review of the event. I'm surprised at the number of passengers some of those boats can carry and also the elegant furniture. Love the women statue!!! How great that this flotilla made the trek last summer and is keeping the era of tall ships in our radar. It really caught my eye as I have been watching the Netflicks Once Upon a Time series in which Captain Hooks Jolly Roger often flies across the screen. The intrigue and adventure of a pirate's life. Thanks for sharing. I see you are still enjoying historical ventures!!!

3rd October 2016

Misty
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Masterpieces!! Wonderful photos of some seriously beautifully crafted vessels- It's incredible the condition that the ships are in AND that they're still used to sail around for these type of events. What's the significance of "passsport" ;) I can only imagine what a journey it must have been to sail on those back in the day...

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