MEET THE FLEET
SAY AHOY TO OUR FLAGSHIPS
PHOENIX
A true Hollywood leading lady, Phoenix has appeared in everything from Ridley Scott's Napoleon to In The Heart of the Sea. An authentic 18th Century sailing experience, this 112ft 8-sailed brig is the real deal.
GRAYHOUND
Based on a three-masted lugger that became a privateer, Grayhound is the first ship of its kind to be built in Britain for two centuries. Ever the pirate ship, she'll be demonstrating her firepower during Tall Ships (that means cannons!).
SPIRIT OF FALMOUTH
Step aboard this 94ft Mersey Pilot Schooner built using traditional methods. She weighs the same as a blue whale and crewed on her voyage to Gloucester by retired Armed Forces personnel.
IRENE
The 118-year old ketch Irene is a former cargo ship, turned luxury yacht, who now earns her keep as a charter vessel. A silver screen regular, she's appeared in films like Pirates of the Caribbean and Alice Through the Looking Glass.
WILMA
Built in Vejle, Denmark, in 1934 as an auxiliary fishing vessel and converted into a two-masted top-sail schooner, Vilma is nimble enough to go under sail at Tall Ships Festival, so don't miss her as she dances around the Main Basin!
KATHLEEN & MAY
Launched in 1900, this is the last wooden hulled three-mast top-sail schooner built in Britain. Walk the decks and go below on this authentic, captivating ship. Sit in the Captain’s Cabin, try out the crew bunks and more. Junior Skippers, can you find the pirate's treasure hoard in the hold?
DON'T FORGET THE SMALL SHIPS AT TALL SHIPS!
Some of the biggest and best ships a-sail have answered the call to return to the Docks, bringing with them tales of far-flung shores and exotic sail cargo to sample.
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Alongside our flagships, there'll be paddle-board hire and other aquatic activities so you can get out on the water with them.
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