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karynnj

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1. For anyone in the NY area, this will be a fun thing to see

Reply to FakeNoose (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 10:59 AM

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In 1976, when tall ships came to Manhattan, it was a wonderful sight.

From the article, NYC built a temporary dock to accommodate the extra ships. Imagine, unlike Trump, they actually planned what was needed.

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A Parade of Tall Ships Is Heading to New York. Here's What to Know. [View all] FakeNoose Yesterday OP

For anyone in the NY area, this will be a fun thing to see karynnj Yesterday #1

Now this is a proudful thing and something to be celebrated. efhmc Yesterday #2

I remember watching the 1976 parade with great enthusiasm. badhair77 Yesterday #3

A great idea bringing a little TV to catch it electric_blue68 Yesterday #14

It was an old distillery which sadly has been gone badhair77 22 hrs ago #16

Oh. Sorry electric_blue68 18 hrs ago #17

My partner Dusty was a 16 yo working a concession. His family filmed from a decent vantage point. pat_k 18 hrs ago #18

This video was shot from a helicopter ... maybe? FakeNoose 10 hrs ago #20

Thank you for the gift article. irisblue Yesterday #4

Wow! You lucky....... Smilo Yesterday #5

The most beautiful machines ever built. bluescribbler Yesterday #6

I'd love to see them. Just to see the ships. paleotn Yesterday #7

it is a site! study war no more Yesterday #8

I saw a couple of the Class B vessels today DinahMoeHum Yesterday #9

Wow! I wish that I could be in NY for this event! h2ebits Yesterday #10

I vacationed in Nova Scotia in the year 2000... llmart Yesterday #11

Remember the Linda? BonnieJW Yesterday #12

If it wasn't so oppressively hot (101F) I might go.But I did see them 🥰 in 1976! electric_blue68 Yesterday #13

Oh, what fun tor them on The LI Sound! Will look forward to their photos! electric_blue68 Yesterday #15

Thanks Fake Noose for the interesting info. oasis 17 hrs ago #19