Thursday The Portugese tall ship the Sagres
The Portuguese tall ship the Sagres
Good morning, and have a good day,
Today I will share some photos of a Tall Ship arriving in New Bedford the other day.
I took out my Big lens, the Sony 200-600, for its arrival, but wish I had also taken my 50-400 lens for some shots when it was near docking, but ohh well, it is what it is.
Let me tell you about the ship.
Built in 1937, the NRP Sagres is the premier sail-training vessel of the Portuguese Navy. Nicknamed "Sagres III," she is a stunning 293-foot, three-masted barque.
Famous for her bright white hull and sails emblazoned with the red crosses of the Order of Christ, she serves as both a floating classroom for naval cadets and a roving cultural ambassador.
The Sagres has a fascinating history that spans three navies and four flags
German Origins (1937–1945): Launched in Hamburg as the Albert Leo Schlageter, she was built by Blohm & Voss as a training ship for the German Kriegsmarine.
Brazilian Service (1948–1961): Following World War II, the U.S. took the ship as war compensation and later gave it to Brazil.
The Brazilian Navy sailed her as a training vessel named the Guanabara.
Portuguese Service (1961–Present): Portugal acquired the ship in 1961, renaming her Sagres to replace an older, retired training vessel and its still is use today.
And why did it visit New Bedford after it visited Boston for Sail250®—the 250th anniversary of American independence
New Bedford's has a proud Portuguese-American community , and hence the Sagres holds a special place in the city's maritime history.
Now on to the photos and more than usual again for this post
Starting with a Monochrome edit as she was coming in and passing the Butler Flats Lighthouse
Sony A7iv 426mm F8 1/800 Sec ISO 100
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and another Monochrome edit, she was escorted by many small boats
Sony A7iv 407mm F8 1/800 Sec ISO 100
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And by Ernestina Morrissey, which is based here in New Bedford
Sony A7iv 347mm F8 1/400 Sec ISO 100
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Isn't she such a grand ship
Sony A7iv 200mm F8 1/800 Sec ISO 100
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Plenty of people were out to watch here coming in, both on the Hurricane Barrier wall where I was and s you can see across the water in Fairhaven.
Sony A7iv 200mm F8 1/500 Sec ISO 100
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Once past the Hurricane barrier walls, she was surrounded by boats, including the two tug boats that helped move her to the dock, where she will be for a few days and offering tours.
getting closer to the dock
its an impressive boat
This one was actually taken the next morning, before sunrise, with my shorter 504-400mm lens
And this is one of, I believe, three Azorean whaleboats that welcomed the Sagres into Port
And that’s all folks
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What a beautiful ship! The tall ship festival they used to have near where I live is on indefinite hiatus apparently. We still get a few here and there, but nothing like we used to.
IT sure was a sight to see, it was one that attened a big event in Boston. It would have been cool to get there to see them all, but never got there
What a beautiful ship! It's nice to see those vessels still sailing the high seas. Nice that is came to New Bedford, that must have been quite a sight!
OHh it sure was a sight to see, I think it was 10 years since the last time it came here
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I love boats, I really enjoyed seeing these pictures.
Beautiful photos.
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Good day, Mr. @tattoodjay.
How wonderful that you received a visit from the beautiful sailboat and that you were there to photograph it.
I love your knowledge of photography and the equipment you have.
You took some excellent shots.
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Amazing photography 👍🏻
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Wow thats a great looking ship! it so cool that the navies of the world still use tall ships for training.
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What a beautiful ship! I really enjoyed learning about the history of the Sagres and how it has served under three different navies over the years. It's amazing that a vessel built in 1937 is still being used today. Your photos are excellent, especially the black-and-white shots as the ship approached the harbor; they really give the scene a timeless feel. I also like that you included the story behind its visit to New Bedford and its connection to the Portuguese community. Thanks for sharing both the history and these wonderful photos. It must have been an impressive sight to see in person! ⚓📷
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Wow, those were the days of ships. Great photos, zooming in gives more detail than I suspected. I know the USS Constitution is still an active, commissioned warship. If I was in the Navy, I'd beg to be assigned to that ship. I'm interested in the two masted schooner, what's its name? I bet it's fast and reminds me of my profile pic here on Hive.
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