For the second summer in a row, Three Tall Ships arrived in Duluth, Minnesota and stayed for three days to the delight of residents and tourists alike. The Pride of Baltimore II (Length: 157) was commissioned in 1958 in memory of the original Pride of Baltimore which sank in bad weather off Puerto Rico. The current Pride was built as a reproduction of an 1812 era topsail schooner, often referred to as Baltimore Clippers. The clipper ships made a great contribution to the US side in the War of 1812.
Sailing on one of these would be a real trip!
As an Englishman can I first say sorry about the war, it probably seemed like a good idea at the time.
ReplyDeleteI think she would be the Pride of Baltimore, even without that name, a beautiful sight.
I think it's brilliant that they make reproductions of these wonderful tall ships Kate, would be so sad to only have pictures to show how fantastic they were.
ReplyDeleteThis is your best shot yet of these ships. Frame it and hang it! You can do that over the weekend. :-)
ReplyDeleteI agree... best of the lot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous ship and how fortunate you were to have several days of viewing of these incredible sailing vessels. They have all been quite postcard worthy!
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
What a beauty! I love those old sailing ships. But must be a lot of work! :)
ReplyDeleteWhen the tall ships were in Toronto last year, I visited all three days - could not get enough of them! I even followed them to see them going through the canal to Lake Erie.
ReplyDeleteGreat ship.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is glorious. What a perfect shot!
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