Like a vision out of time, tall-masted boats set sail out of Lunenburg Harbour, bound for the inland waters of the Great Lakes. The majesty of such a sight is breathtaking, reeling one back to days of old when the port of Lunenburg was regularly littered with linen and mast, providing safe anchorage for fishermen, rum-runners and privateers alike. Known for its storied history of wooden ship building, the town is home port for two of these beautiful vessels, the Picton Castle, a three-masted barque used for deep-sea sail training, and the renowned schooner, Bluenose II, itself an icon of Canadian national identity. The third boat in this particular parade of sails is the Pride of Baltimore II, an American top-sail schooner in the "Baltimore Clipper" style that has been a frequent visitor to harbour.
Together they embarked to summer on the Great Lakes and participate in the annual Tall Ships Challenge.
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The Pride of Baltimore II, Bluenose II and Picton Castle head out to sea.
Thomas Frellick adjusts the rigging on the Bluenose II while she is still in port.
The Pride of Baltimore II blasts port and starboard cannons to mark her departure.
The Pride of Baltimore II heads out from Lunenburg ahead of the Picton Castle.
A sailboat from the Nova Scotia Sea School trails after the Pride of Baltimore II.
The Picton castle unfurls her sails as she head out of Lunenburg Harbour.
The Pride of Baltimore gets out ahead of the Bluenose II.
The Pride of Baltimore II
Crew members wave goodbye from the bow of the Bluenose II.
The Pride of Baltimore II
The Picton Castle
The beautiful backlit profile of the Pride of Baltimore II.
The Picton Castle
Thomas Frellick gazes out towards the great Atlantic as the Bluenose II heads out to sea.
The Pride of Baltimore II
The Bluenose II
The Pride of Baltimore II
The Picton Castle
The Bluenose II
The Bluenose II follows after the Pride of Baltimore II.
Three ships sailing unfurled and free
shifting time through the mind
on this black & white sea.
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Beautiful photos!! Thanks for sharing them :)
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