Tall Ship Articles
Among the confirmed ships, the Sørlandet, a Norwegian fully rigged ship, stands out. Hailing from Kristiansand, it’s one of the oldest and most iconic tall ships, built in 1927. Measuring 56.7 meters in length with a 48-meter mast height, Sørlandet can accommodate up to 70 trainees. Captain Tore Skjelbred-Knudsen, a Kristiansand native, expressed pride in commanding the ship during its Aberdeen stop, emphasising its role in showcasing maritime heritage. Another notable vessel, the Wylde Swan, a Dutch topsail schooner, will also join the fleet.
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Tall Ship Races 2025
28-05-2025
The Cuauhtémoc is no ordinary ship. At nearly 300 feet long, the three-masted barque is more than just a training vessel—it’s a floating ambassador for Mexico, part ceremonial flagship, part finishing school for naval cadets. Having arrived in New York just days earlier as part of an ambitious 254-day global tour, the ship was drawing crowds at the South Street Seaport, where its gleaming timbers and resplendent crew in full whites stood as a symbol of global diplomacy through seamanship.
27-05-2025
A Royal Navy warship and a tall ship will be attending and participating in the 38th Falmouth Classics Regatta from 13th – 15th June.
HMS Express, number 163, one of sixteen Archer Class P2000 fast patrol boats and assigned to the Devonport based Coastal Forces Squadron will be in the Port of Falmouth during the Classics Regatta.
24-05-2025