Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Four - Departures

With more than a tinge of sadness we watch the departure of the Tall Ships and their Crews as they leave Greenock on the next leg of their race.

It has been a very rewarding four days, plus another few with the early arrivals.

We were privileged that they docked in Greenock and as it was in 1999 they last came here, it will no doubt be some time before we host them again.

The crews have been tremendous ambassadors for their ships and countries, and brought liveliness to this area while they were here.

Haste ye back.

PS Waverley Heads Downriver to Watch the Departures

'A.R.C. Gloria' from Columbia is a Colourful Sight

Jet Skiers Join the Party

'Sorlandet' from Norway Heading on Her Way

 'Europa' from the Netherlands Departing Greenock

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Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Event - Day Three

As expected the third day was quieter but still a large number of visitors turned out in the nice Greenock sunny weather.

Access to the ships was easier as the queues were not just so long.

Sun Strikes the Sorlandet

 Mam and the Weans Having a Day Out

Juggling Crew

Aboard the A.R.C. Gloria

Mast and Rigging of the  Russian ship Mir

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Tall Ships Race 2011 - Greenock Visit

Another shift in - getting images as the event ramps up to opening tomorrow.

Looking better but better hope for dry weather or we could experience some very heavy ground.

Can't believe that I have another four days, and three nights of activity.

Lack of parking concerns me if I'm honest - seems like it's public transport or shank's pony.

'Pogoria' - Class A - from Poland - Arrives This Evening

 Le Orla - Irish Navy

A.R.C. Gloria - Columbian - Berthed at Inchgreen Quay

Crowds Gather to Watch the Arrivals

Getting Close to Opening to the Public Tomorrow

 'Maybe' - Class B - Arrives This Evening

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Tall Ships Event - Greenock 2011

STS Mir was the first arrival and berthed safely at the Inchgreen Dry Dock quay.

I was very kindly invited aboard and given a tour by one of the young officers aboard.

STS Mir Passing Custom House Quay in Greenock

STS Mir berthed at Inchgreen Dock

Tunnock's the Baker's Old Style Van

 Aboard The STS Mir in Greenock

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Tall Ships Race - Greenock 2011

The event starts on 9th July and runs for four days, so it seemed a good idea to document the progress as it kicks off in under six days.

Some parts are looking very smart indeed, but there is still parts that are being worked on to bring them up to standard.

Greenock Tall Ships Event 

 Greenock Tall Ships Event

Greenock Tall Ships Event 

 Greenock Tall Ships Event

 Greenock Tall Ships Event

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