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Tall ship
Large, traditionally rigged sailing vessel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Tall Ships" redirects here. For the band, see Tall Ships (band). For the album by Show of Hands, see Tall Ships (album).
A tall ship is a large, traditionally-rigged sailing vessel. Popular modern tall ship rigs include topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques. "Tall ship" can also be defined more specifically by an organization, such as for a race or festival.
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