Tall Ships Regatta - Parade of Sail 2014
From 5 to 9 September 2014, the Royal Borough of Greenwich hosted the largest Tall Ships event on the Thames in 25 years. There were a total of 52 tall ships on the river, the largest being the Dar Mlodziezy. On 9 September the event culminated with a Parade of Sail along the Greenwich waterfront, starting off Convoys Wharf at 1.30 pm and stretching for up to four miles along the river.
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Some of Tall Ships Regatta fleet: sunrise at West India Dock
Harbour master's pre-briefing, Barrier Gardens Pier, 10 am
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Busy day for the PLA with over 50 staff working on the Parade, harbour masters, pilots, launch crews, vessel co-ordinators and marine services
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Ready to board PLA pilot on to the Parade's lead vessel: Dar Mlodziezy
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Fast RIB, Gunfleet running past Greenwich, able to reach vessels quickly to assist where needed
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West India Dock lock, full of ships waiting to join the Parade of Sail
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Sailing ships joining the Thames from West India Dock, heading up to Limehouse Reach to muster for Parade of Sail
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Ships heading upriver past Greenwich Pier to gather for the Parade of Sail
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Sails raised, Dar Mlodziezy leads the Parade downriver
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Parade's lead vessels passing Greenwich
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Crowds line the river bank to watch the Parade
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Quick bit of driftwood recovery to help vessels stay safe
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Passing the O2 Arena
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The fleet follows PLA launch Barnes downriver, passing through the Thames Barrier
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PLA launch as 'roundabout' for those vessels turning back to drop off passengers in Greenwich before heading down river
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One vessel heading back up river as others continue to head for the sea.
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