We toured 4 ships before we ran out of time and energy. The ships represented various navies - Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Ecuador - and generally had double missions of training and cultural exchange/outreach.
Mexico:
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| This ship was built in Spain in 1982 for the Mexican Navy. I think it was the most beautiful of all the ships we visited; lots of glossy varnished wood and brass detailing. |
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| Even the tenders were beautiful and traditional |
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| The officers and crew (265 people) were gracious and super friendly. We didn't get to learn as much as we would have wished because of the language barrier. |
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| The ships dwarfed the buildings of downtown Baltimore! |
The ship was built in approx 1953 in Germany; but the intricate wood overlays are pure Indonesia!
Brazil:
This was really fun. The Brazilian ship was docked next to the one from Mexico. There was a bit of a friendly rivalry stereo war going on as each navy tried to outdo the other in playing their own national music over their ship's speakers.
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| The "Cisne Branco" (White Swan) |
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| just wondering how they keep track of the many lines |
Ecuador:
Great photos Jaye! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanx Rizz! I was thinking of you when we toured Dewaruci.
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