Tall Ships

Not only was it Canada Day yesterday, but it was also a day to venture out and view the Tall Ships at the Waterfront.

So.... with camera in hand, herewith are some pictures taken at Queen's Quay on a summer day.

This is the German vessel "Brigg Roald Amundsen"

It was originally designed as a deep sea fish logger in 1952.

Apparently, the difference between a brig and a schooner is the position and size of the masts, as well as the type of sails aboard.

All of these ships, by the way, are either training ships or teaching platforms, except the Toronto Harbour Touring Vessels.
The next ship on our tour is the Roseway.

This is a gaff rigged schooner out of St Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands.


The last ship on this blog is the Empress Sandy.
She' s anchored in the Spadina Slip, and is a Toronto Harbour Cruise Vessel.


By this time the crowds were getting larger and it was becoming more and more difficult to maneuver. I still have the rest of the long weekend to visit the rest of the ships.