Visiting Vessels
The Tall Ships event held in 1991 had 2 Class A
vessels.
The 2009 Festival will host 12 Class A vessels as well as a
significant number of Class B, C and D vessels alongside with the
fleet taking part in the ASTO Small Ships Race.
- Class A: All square-rigged vessels and all
other vessels over 40m length overall
- Class B: Traditionally rigged vessel with a
length overall less than 40m but with a waterline length of at
least 9.14m
- Class C: Modern rigged vessels with a length
overall less than 40m, with a waterline length of at least 9.14m,
not carrying spinnaker-like sails.
- Class D: Modern rigged vessels with a length
overall less than 40m, with a waterline length of at least 9.14m,
carrying spinnaker-like sails.
Viewing and Access to the Tall Ships
The Tall Ships will be berthed along Queen’s Quay, Abercorn Basin,
Donegall Quay and Albert Quay, providing the public with sufficient
access to view all of the visiting ships.
Please note that no
ships will be open to the public on Sunday but the majority of
ships will be open from Thursday to
Saturday.
Please note some vessels will host corporate
events during these times and will be closed to the
public.
Click here to view
the
Belfast Tall Ships 2009 Virtual Visit Gallery.
When viewing the virtual tours, be sure to check out the
'Full Screen' option for maximum impact!