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Tall Ships blow into the Windy City

by Joseph Pearson   

Well, as the title says, the Tall Ships have invaded Chicago, IL. They were here from July 30 and departed on August 4. My wife and I decided to go downtown and check these vessels out for ourselves.

Thursday, July 31 was the day we decided to go. We figured, Thursday, during the week ... not too many people, but as luck would have it - it was crowded. All the parking garages were full and every metered spot was of course taken as well. Eventually, we found parking near Buckingham Fountain which only made the day better, walking ... (more)



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As we approached the Chicago River, all the boats were lined up for...
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A net of sort.
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Some ropes to hold the sail in place, while not it use.
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The flags on top of the Fair Jeanne.
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Aboard the Tarangini.
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On board the Tarangini.
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On Columbus Drive, looking east, along the Chicago River.
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On Columbus Drive. looking west on the Chicago River.
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From Columbus Drive .. looking east.

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Along the Chicago River.
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The connecting tunnel from the Chicago River to the DuSable Harbor.
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Backside of the HSM Bounty, staged in the Chicago River.
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During the walk from the parking garage.
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The Madeline, docked at the DuSable Harbor.

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The Nina... although we never boarded this vessel, it was one the coolest...
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The Highlander Sea.
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Aboard the Highlander Sea.
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Columbus Drive bridge, looking west towards the city.
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Aboard the Highlander Sea.

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The walk from the parking garage, brought beautiful city landscape.

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Park here .. !
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The dancers and singers on the Amara Zee.
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Another shot of the Amara Zee.
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The Fair Jeanne.
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The anchor on the Fair Jeanne.
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The Canadian flag flying high.
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Just in case of battle, they've got canons on aboard.
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Nina's flag flying high.
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The Nina, docked in the Chicago River.
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All the flags from the Tarangini.
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The lovely flowers line the Chicago River.

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The sail, all wrapped up.
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1BZ1 ... a special place for the crew on the Tarangini.

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A cooool 4-person bike!
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near the parking garage.
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another angle of the fountain.
article published 08/05/2003

Comments

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Niiiice...
angles, nice color! Thanks for sharing your experince with me and everyone else on the web. Keep up the wonderful work!!
— Tony, August 31, 2003
Very impressive pictures. I hope you are able to submit some for publishing or awards.
— Mary, August 6, 2003
The ships
Very good stuff Joseph Pearson.
— Johnny Armani, August 5, 2003
Tall Ships
Great pics, I love Sailing Ships. It was a pity you didn't get any of them under sail. I'm have been fortunate in the fact I have got some nice pics of Tall Ships under sail. I even have some mpegs of them sailing past. Check out my articles. We have two Tall Ships which call Adelaide their home port. Well done.
— Tim Lubcke, August 5, 2003
Great pictures, one of the best unknown photographers in Chicago. Will be known soon, however.
— Steezy, August 5, 2003

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