tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post4016240820213105910..comments2024-03-28T13:54:56.282-07:00Comments on Island Musings: Tall shipsMarie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-83145443513148341972017-08-01T12:58:28.973-07:002017-08-01T12:58:28.973-07:00I know. Guess my chance to find out is past now th...I know. Guess my chance to find out is past now though, PDP.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-9086057157302092122017-08-01T07:57:05.459-07:002017-08-01T07:57:05.459-07:00Oh I'm glad I didn't miss these beauties M...Oh I'm glad I didn't miss these beauties Marie, tall ships are incredible to see sailing in and out of harbour and you've shown them so beautifully here! The complex rigging fascinates me too, would be quite something to know what they're all used for ☺PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-84340870666301410992017-07-28T07:50:16.649-07:002017-07-28T07:50:16.649-07:00They were amazing, Angela. Thank you.They were amazing, Angela. Thank you.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-47226418835736142392017-07-28T07:49:31.945-07:002017-07-28T07:49:31.945-07:00These ships are part of the heritage of many of us...These ships are part of the heritage of many of us, AC.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-166254296309465292017-07-28T07:48:39.594-07:002017-07-28T07:48:39.594-07:00It must have been incredible to see so many of the...It must have been incredible to see so many of these amazing ships, Ginnie. It would be unforgettable for sure.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-25948448429896479702017-07-28T06:41:32.729-07:002017-07-28T06:41:32.729-07:00Amazing!!! I love everything about this post! Gorg...Amazing!!! I love everything about this post! Gorgeous photos.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795340509123902948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-15043184163558567292017-07-28T04:36:51.909-07:002017-07-28T04:36:51.909-07:00It's nice to keep some of the past alive.It's nice to keep some of the past alive.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-35866086135973537592017-07-27T23:59:41.736-07:002017-07-27T23:59:41.736-07:00Who ISN'T in love with these tall ships, Marie...Who ISN'T in love with these tall ships, Marie! We had the good fortune of seeing the huge spectacle in 2010 with Sail Amsterdam. OMG! You never forget such an event. Even with "just" 4 ships, I can imagine the thrill!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-91967153787838740892017-07-27T18:15:57.250-07:002017-07-27T18:15:57.250-07:00These are works of art, Ratty.These are works of art, Ratty.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-60326868394646662982017-07-27T15:03:33.401-07:002017-07-27T15:03:33.401-07:00You'd never catch me in water that is more tha...You'd never catch me in water that is more that waist deep, but I love seeing the boats and ships. These are very cool.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-35094658223703785982017-07-27T05:13:16.744-07:002017-07-27T05:13:16.744-07:00There really is, B.There really is, B.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-43443439136080227692017-07-27T05:12:47.041-07:002017-07-27T05:12:47.041-07:00Steering by the stars! It had slipped my mind! Tha...Steering by the stars! It had slipped my mind! Thanks for the reminder, Jan.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-47561944838248755072017-07-27T05:11:22.382-07:002017-07-27T05:11:22.382-07:00They are in your genes, Debra.They are in your genes, Debra.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-61005426290189460752017-07-27T05:10:39.939-07:002017-07-27T05:10:39.939-07:00Joanne, I will never see one of these ships again ...Joanne, I will never see one of these ships again without thinking of you and the spinning and weaving you mentioned. I had never thought of the sails that way. Thank you for opening my eyes!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-71497515853080991462017-07-27T05:07:45.321-07:002017-07-27T05:07:45.321-07:00They are just the most exciting to watch, Celia!They are just the most exciting to watch, Celia!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-6660545017984742622017-07-27T05:06:25.415-07:002017-07-27T05:06:25.415-07:00Thanks, Bill. I enjoyed the photo of tall ship you...Thanks, Bill. I enjoyed the photo of tall ship you posted today too.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-77220838966963760802017-07-27T05:05:25.420-07:002017-07-27T05:05:25.420-07:00A terrible cost in many respects too, EC.A terrible cost in many respects too, EC.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-25648942028233027352017-07-27T05:04:29.275-07:002017-07-27T05:04:29.275-07:00It must have been incredible to see so many tall s...It must have been incredible to see so many tall ships together, Sarah.<br /><br />Your research sounds interesting. Will you blog about it?Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-66777756807128732502017-07-27T05:02:49.215-07:002017-07-27T05:02:49.215-07:00They are beauties, Mage.They are beauties, Mage.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-78652397069099862802017-07-27T05:02:27.679-07:002017-07-27T05:02:27.679-07:00You would take great photos of these ships, FG.You would take great photos of these ships, FG.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-22613776003694225682017-07-26T17:00:55.971-07:002017-07-26T17:00:55.971-07:00That would be fascinating!That would be fascinating!The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-22927815926336999392017-07-26T15:35:34.863-07:002017-07-26T15:35:34.863-07:00These ships are marvelous. Thanks for sharing the...These ships are marvelous. Thanks for sharing them with us.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-2936343699324459082017-07-26T12:50:54.843-07:002017-07-26T12:50:54.843-07:00It was lovely to see these tall ships. I am curren...It was lovely to see these tall ships. I am currently researching the history of the ships that were built here, many of which headed over to Newfoundland. Many years ago we had the Tall Ships Race start in Weymouth. It was a magnificent sight to see 20 ships in the harbour and very impressive to see them set sail. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-73191863179788906252017-07-26T12:46:36.092-07:002017-07-26T12:46:36.092-07:00A truly glorious sight. But oh the work, in build...A truly glorious sight. But oh the work, in building them, rigging them and sailing them.<br />They have a romance and a beauty which I think is largely absent from modern transport, but it came at a cost.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-44040016526578892982017-07-26T12:43:46.493-07:002017-07-26T12:43:46.493-07:00What a diverse selection of ships passing through ...What a diverse selection of ships passing through the area. We have a good selection up here on Lough Foyle that pass through and it's fun to see and photograph them. I'm going to post a ship tomorrow that comes from the Netherlands. Fantastic photos Marie and have a wonderful day.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.com