Tall Ships

Let's go back a month or so. . .Tall Ships Festival in Newport

Here's a brief synopsis of what Tall Ships is. This was taken from the official Tall Ships America website. No, I'm not going to properly site this source. I'm not is school and no one is grading this blog.

"Founded in 1973, Tall Ships America was created to encourage character building through sail training, promote sail training to the North American public and support education under sail. Today, over 200 sailing vessels are members of Tall Ships America, and it continues to act as the hub for tall ship expertise, information and activity.

Tall Ships America launched the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE series in 2001, an annual series of Tall Ships races and maritime port festivals that informs the general public about tall ships, our maritime heritage and the incredible power of sail training to change lives. Ocean State Tall Ships brings both a vibrant history and educational opportunities to all Rhode Islanders."

And now, for a few photos of Tall Ships.

With a name like "The Peacemaker" you would imagine a crew of hippies. Which is a correct thought. I imagine to be a crew member, one has to have facial hair, long hair/dread-locks, not wear shoes, and give off a 'hippie' vibe.

This is an Officer's room. The crew all sleep in a large room with many bunks. They keep their belongings in rubber maid containers.

Did you know the deck was painted red so the crew wouldn't realize how much blood was on the deck of the ship during battles?

There was no break from the hot sun, so I made my own shade with the Tall Ships map.

A tiny bit of shade.

 

It was a hot sweaty day in Newport. Everyone had wet hairlines! If you want more information about the ships, you can go here.