Tallship Collection

Maria Asumpta, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1993
The Maria Asumpta, the worlds oldest wooden sailing boat still working, leaves Fowey at the head of a flotilla of classic boats

DDE-90035062
Russia, Novgorod Oblast, Veliky Novgorod, Volkhov River, floating restaurant ship Date: 03/04/2008

Cisne Branco (Brazil) arriving in The Netherlands, Den Helder, after a short but fierce hailstorm. Juni 22, 2017.. Ton Drijfhamer

Herzogin Cecilie stuck on the rocks at Bolt Head, Salcombe, Devon. 13th June 1936

The Herzogin Cecilie on the rocks at Bolt Head, Salcombe, Devon. 27th April 1936

A failed attempt to refloat Herzogin Cecilie off the rocks with two tugs near Salcombe, Devon. June 10th 1936

Herzogin Cecile, Windjammer Ship, stranded on rocks off Bolt Head, South Devon. 17th May 1936

Russia, Novgorod Oblast, Veliky Novgorod, Novgorod Kremlin, view from the Volkhov River, morning

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Participants wave from the crows nest of a tall ship during the Parade of Sails on the final day of the Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival in London on April 16, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL

The Leader Sea Piece, engraved by Charles Turner (1773-1857) 1859-61 (engraving)
XYC148721 The Leader Sea Piece, engraved by Charles Turner (1773-1857) 1859-61 (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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"Captivating Tales of Tall Ships: From Maria Asumpta to Cisne Branco" Step back in time to August 1993, where the majestic tall ship Maria Asumpta gracefully sailed through the waters of Fowey, Cornwall. Its billowing sails and intricate rigging were a sight to behold, capturing the essence of maritime history. Fast forward to Novgorod Oblast in Russia, where the DDE-90035062 proudly stands tall against the backdrop of Veliky Novgorod's ancient Kremlin. The view from the Volkhov River offers a glimpse into a bygone era when these magnificent vessels ruled the seas. Speaking of grandeur, let us not forget Herzogin Cecilie - an iconic windjammer ship that met an unfortunate fate on Bolt Head's treacherous rocks in Salcombe, Devon. On both 13th June and 27th April 1936, this beauty found itself stranded amidst crashing waves and jagged cliffs. Despite valiant efforts with two tugs attempting to refloat her off those unforgiving rocks near Salcombe, she remained steadfastly stuck. Yet even amidst such unforeseen circumstances comes unexpected beauty "out of the blue. " As we gaze upon images captured during Britain's Festival-Tall Ships-Sail event, our hearts are filled with awe at these towering vessels gliding through open waters like graceful giants. Whether it be witnessing Maria Asumpta majestically sailing past Fowey or marveling at Cisne Branco's splendorous presence on distant shores; each tale holds its own allure within maritime history. These captivating stories remind us why tall ships continue to enchant sailors and landlubbers alike – their timeless elegance forever etched in our collective memory.