A Tall Ships farewell
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Tall Ships Family DayBlack and gold orbs dotted the canopy on the Seaport Farmers' Market rooftop. -
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Tall Ships Family DayTheodore—a tugboat AND a friendly tugboat too—led the Parade of Sail around the harbour. -
Tall Ships Family DayThe USCGC Eagle, one of only two active commissioned sailing vessels in American military service. -
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Tall Ships Family DayThe Gazela, built in 1901 in Portugal, was originally built to carry fishermen to the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. -
Tall Ships Family DayJim Wilson, president of the Dalhousie Alumni Association, watches over the BBQ. -
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Tall Ships Family DayThe Picton Castle, which was used in minesweeping for the Royal Navy during the First World War. -
Tall Ships Family DayThe ships made a loop around George's Island before heading back out to sea. -
Tall Ships Family DayThe Lynx gets into a boat race with the HMS Bounty as they near George's Island. -
Tall Ships Family DayHalifax band Acres and Acres provided the musical accompaniment. -
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The Dalhousie Alumni Association booked the rooftoop of the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market for a Tall Ships Family Event on Monday, July 23, inviting alumni, family and friends to come watch the Parade of Sail. Photographer Nick Pearce was there to watch as the ships left the harbour for their next destination.
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