The tall ship from Ecuador, Guayas sails past Manhattan on May 23, in New York. The tall ship is participating in Fleet Week events.
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The Tall Ships , Opp Sail , Fleet Week 2012 in New York
It was 1976 , my own first Fleet Week experiance in New York City ..
I was just a young Seabreeze My Mom ( A Navy Wave) took my older sisters and I to see this most powerful and moving event .. We Stayed at a lovely hotel for the entire weekend . It was an amazing memory .. Gosh .. What a remarkable Life time gift !!!
I have Been to half a dozens others through the decades ..
(( In New York and Boston *smiles* ))
This year’s event marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812
Fleet Week .
some fun links and I am sure there shall be plenty TV coverage ..
Don’t miss taking a peek at these amazing beauties of The Sea ..
Quite Moving and Most Powerful .. For any Age ..
This Year is quite special because The Tallest Ship in the World
is among the many tall ships as well a Fine Selection of Battle SHips .. The history behind these beauties of the Sea captivate many of We for hours .. for more info
here are some fun links :)
http://www.nywaterway.com/FleetWeek2012.aspx
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Fleetweek2012.aspx
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2012/05/22/theyre-coming-for-fleet-week-2012/
http://gonyc.about.com/od/summer/tp/Fleet-Week-New-York-Parade-Of-Sail-2012.htm
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