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Russian Tall Ship Comes to Victoria

The 348 foot Russian Naval Training Ship, Pallada is in town and is docked at the foot of Bastion Street in Victoria's quaint little harbour. Click here to see this ship under partial sail. Click here to see this ship under full sail.

The Pallada was built in 1989 in Gdansk, Poland. It has spent 22 years sailing the seas of the world and has covered approximately 520,000 nautical miles. The ship has called at more than 100 ports in 35 countries.

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The three masted vessel is considered a 'tall ship' for obvious reasons.

image of masts

The sailors on board were very friendly. Some spoke English. Some were shy.

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The Pallada has been entered into the Guiness Book of World Records for being the fastest sailing ship at speeds of up to 18.7 knots under full sail.

image of sailors

The Pallada was open to visitors both yesterday and today. It was approximately a 45 minute wait in line to get on board.

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Below are inquisitive kayakers up near the hull of the ship.

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A notorious Pirate Ship came very close to the ship and threatened a full onslaught!

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Harbour Ferries criss-crossing the harbour.

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The Captain and his First Mate at the helm (my grandkids!)

at the wheel

After leaving Victoria, the Pallada will venture down the west coast and will stop in at
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and then on to Hawaii and Japan.

Below is a video clip of Pallada sailing into Victoria Harbour taken by CapitalCity Dean.

Posted Sunday Aug 07