Tall Ships 2008 - Canning Dock
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Tall Ships 2008 - Canning Dock
Image: © John S Turner Taken: 18 Jul 2008
The figurehead of 'Asgard II' the Dublin based sail training ship. This traditional ship carries a carving of "Granuaile", the famous 16th century Mayo "Pirate" Queen. More information about all the ships in the 2008 race is available at: http://www.tallshipsliverpool.co.uk/ Sadly 'Asgard II' was lost in the Bay of Biscay on September 11th, 2008. All hands were saved.
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