Dave.Largent Loc: Puyallup, Washington

Tacoma, Washington The largest ship in the photograph is the "Lady Washington"

Single frame processed in Lightroom,

Nikon D810 & 200-400 mm lens.

The original Lady Washington, was a 90-ton brig. As part of the Columbia Expedition, she left Boston Harbor on October 1, 1787. She sailed around Cape Horn and participated in the maritime fur trade with the coastal Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest and in tea and porcelain across the Pacific in China. She was the first American-flagged vessel to round Cape Horn. She was the first recorded vessel to make landfall on the Oregon coast near Tillamook, Oregon.
Named in honor of Martha Washington, she was captained by Robert Gray.
Lady Washington became the first American vessel to reach Japan in an unsuccessful attempt to move some unsold pelts. Lady Washington remained in the Pacific trade and eventually foundered in the Philippines in 1797. She was lost at the mouth of the Mestizo River, near Vigan, northwest Luzon in July 1797.

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Rongnongno Loc: FL

Interesting image. The history is also interesting but you should say when this replica was made, by whom and who is crewing it...

The US navy has at least one tall ship still used as a training ship... Many navies across the globe still use these ship. The Italian one was often moored in La Maddelena as their navy NCOs had to go on a cruise on it. It was not home ported there thought.

My memory comes from having been there in 1989~1990, with my wife who at the time was a LTJG and became a LT during this tour, USN.

Erdos2 Loc: Vancouver, WA

I like this image. On my monitor, the ship in the thumbnail photo appears to have a "halo" around it, but the full size image does not, so that is good. Looking so straight downwind is an interesting view, and works well for tall ships. It might have been nicer if it wasn't such a typical Pacific Northwest day, but the grayness of the background does help the ships to stand out.

I also appreciate the history that you included regarding the original ship and learning more was easy to do for those of us who are interested enough.

Thanks for posting.

Jerry

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

Good shot(s) Good scene

Rongnongno Loc: FL

A Wikipedia link....

Pixelpixie88 Loc: Northern Minnesota

Beautiful, sharp image.

thephotoman Loc: Rochester, NY

Dave, I love this shot. It really shows how tall these shops can be. I am very fond of tall ships. I also like the history lesson. If you have any shots of it up close or sideways, I would love to see them.

Dave.Largent Loc: Puyallup, Washington

Thanks for viewing and for the comments.

Dave