This is the Brazilian entry into The Parade of sail Of The Tall Ships last Monday (21st July 2008) on The River Mersey. It wins my award for "The Most Impressive Flag in the Fleet of Tall Ships 2008".
This is the Brazilian 'Cisne Branco', a 249-foot tall three-masted ship with Rio de Janeiro as homeport and serving the Brazilian navy as a sail training vessel and international representative. She was built in the Netherlands by Damen Shipyard and launched in November 1999. 'Cisne Branco' is a sister ship of the 'Stad Amsterdam' , built by Damen Shipyard as well. 'Cisne Branco' is Portugese for 'white Swan'
Excellent post again Steve.
Regards, Cornelius.
The book/movie is one of my all time favorites. Laurence Olivier was tremendous. This looks a lot less frightening than the plot of The Boys From Brazil. Colors are beautiful. Another great post in your ship parade. Good work Steve.
Not a country I'd think of for this kind of sport. I like your tall ships series too and this one's great. That flag does look kind of incongruous doesn't it, I'm so used to seeing it in connection with football! What a beauty of a ship - great shot Steve.
Joanie