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Tallships at Funchal

2008.10.02
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These days, the tallships that participated in the Funchal 500 Tallships Regatta 2008 were open to public, so...had to take the moment, it's not everyday you get to see these....
A view from the marina, with russian Sedov really standing out...
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Sedov again and some others...
Sedov is the worlds biggest tallship...
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Creoula represented our nation at the race.
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I can't help getting fascinated with all those cables and wires....
In front, the back of Ventura cruise ship. Quite a (big) beauty...
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TV... RTP-M ??
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Russian sailors looked quite young...and bored...
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Big mess of cables and wires....Yeah, like I said...fascinating...which is which??
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bow statue for the Mexican ship...quite a beauty, this ship!
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Schools were also visiting the ships...great school day for the kids....
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The russian MIR
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Don't they put tags on those ropes??
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"Driving" the MIR
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Some regional "fuel" for the crew...
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Hum...Oman navy crew members....is that on his head part of the uniform?...
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...Yeap, I guess it is... :))
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The entry for the Oman navy ship...
It was rather small. While inside, started feeling something like the beggining of sea sick...
You're right...I'm quite a sailor...
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Interesting door...
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Another Ship....
Can you read it? That's right, its...
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...Sedov!
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7 Comments
jorgeabreu Beer Sá! eh eh eh
jorgeabreu · 2008-10-09: 13:05
jennye wow!!! these are all fantastic shots!! :))
jennye · 2008-10-10: 03:25
ruialves #2 and #4 are my favourites!
Once again, very nice post!!
On the first one, the framing is simply perfect :)
ruialves · 2008-10-10: 14:20
tomie great set here!! wonderful reporting with many fantastic shots!!
tomie · 2008-10-10: 17:56
ronin53 :):):)
ronin53 · 2008-10-11: 07:35
Primavera Excelente qualidade!Adorei o colorido :)
Primavera · 2008-10-13: 09:50
eljapa those ships are very impressive and beautiful, reminds me to the "Sail"event in Amsterdam we have once in the 5 years...
9 would be nice to play with (fake) hdr
eljapa · 2008-10-23: 06:18
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