1st May 2008 - Charlestown
We stopped at Charlestown on our way home from Padstow. Just as the rain clouds started to threaten a downpour.
The Kaskelot, a square rigger in port and the crew were aloft preparing the sails.
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The Kaskelot is a three masted Barque, built in 1948 she is a replica of a 19th centuary wooden ship.
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The Kaskelot has 17 sails with a total coverage of 9500 square feet.
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The rain clouds gathered.
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You can read more about the Kaskelot here
10 May
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Eve of the race
in Sutton Harbour
11 May
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Fleet leaving Sutton Harbour
11 May
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Fleet in Plymouth Sound
18 May
Battle of Stratton
Re-enactment
