This past weekend the city of Norfolk participated in OpSail, which is an international effort to "promote goodwill and awareness of ships and shipping." Tall ships from around the world are participating in this event by stopping at the US ports of New York City, Baltimore, Boston, New Orleans and New London. Norfolk was invited to participate this year and found the opportunity to highlight the importance of the Navy in the community as well as the Coast Guard and other sea services by including those vessels as well. Also this year our country is celebrating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of our national anthem, the "Star Spangled Banner". So this is also a part of this event. Phew! Anyway, here are some photos I took of the tall ships arriving on Friday. It was spectacular! And only a short walk from my studio!
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Anne-gorgeous shots of the tall ships! So colorful!
ReplyDeleteTrue, it was colorful! I love the small boat in the first photo with all of the flags. They really went all out in decorating for the event!
DeleteGreat photos, Anne! I wish I could have seen them, but I was out of town. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt was really fun and festive with so many boats about. There was music and someone speaking to the crowd about each tall ship as it was coming in. It was the chance to stow away on a tall ship if it's your dream! Ha!
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the photos and thanks for reading my blog!!