Sailors join from far and wide
These impressive vessels were manned by 3,000 crew members from 18 countries.
Indonesia Crew on board their vessel at Waterford Quay 2005
The Tall Ships Crew from Indonesia on board their vessel at Waterford Quay 2005
© Waterford City CouncilIndonesia Crew on board their vessel at Waterford Quay 2005
© Waterford City Council
© Waterford City Council
Indonesia Crew on board their vessel at Waterford Quay 2005
The Tall Ships Crew from Indonesia on board their vessel at Waterford Quay 2005
© Waterford City CouncilThis photo above shows the Indonesian crew saluting to the crowd.
There were parades through the streets of Waterford for the foreign crews and the public were able to climb the gangplanks and go on board the ships.
The Tall Ships Crew at Waterford Quay 2005
This photo shows the crew of a ship dancing with members of the public at The Tall Ships Race at Waterford Quay in 2005. Don't they make a lovely couple!
© Waterford City CouncilThe Tall Ships Crew at Waterford Quay 2005
© Waterford City Council
© Waterford City Council
The Tall Ships Crew at Waterford Quay 2005
This photo shows the crew of a ship dancing with members of the public at The Tall Ships Race at Waterford Quay in 2005. Don't they make a lovely couple!
© Waterford City CouncilThe event was a huge success. Over 450,000 visitors came to Waterford to see the Tall Ships before they set off on their journey of several hundred nautical miles. It was one of the the biggest and most successful events ever staged in the country.