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The Tall Ships Race, Plymouth, England, 1970. Picture shows the Norwegian

The Tall Ships Race, Plymouth, England, 1970. Picture shows the Norwegian


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The Tall Ships Race, Plymouth, England, 1970. Picture shows the Norwegian

The Tall Ships Race, Plymouth, England, 1970.
Picture shows the Norwegian wind jammer, its huge sails billowing in the wind, as it leads the way out of Plymouth, Devon, South West England in the 1970 Talls Ships Race. The windjammer, the 773-ton called The Christian Radich is among a record number of thirty-six ships taking part in the race this year. The race was started yesterday by Prince Philip from The Royal yacht Britannia. Countries represented int he race include Britain, Norway, West Germany, Portugal, The Netherlands, France and Italy. Among Britains entries is the 229-ton three masted schooner, Sir Winston Churchill. The biggiest ship in the race is the 2, 012 ton Norwegian barque Statstraad Lehmkuhl. Seventeen of the ships will sail 1, 450 miles to The Canary Islands.
The ship also appeared as herself in the 1970s BBC TV series The Onedin Line, as one of James Onedins ships.
Christian Radich is well known through the international release in 1958 of the Cinemiracle widescreen movie Windjammer. The ship was launched in 1937. IT has a compliment of 18 permanent crew and 88 passengers. It is named after its owner, Christian Radich.
Picture taken 30th July 1970

Lewis, Reg
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Plymouth
Devon
England
B/W Print

Media ID 21863710

© Mirrorpix

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This print captures the exhilarating atmosphere of The Tall Ships Race in Plymouth, England, back in 1970. The Norwegian windjammer steals the spotlight as its colossal sails gracefully catch the wind, propelling it forward. Leading the fleet out of Plymouth, this magnificent vessel named The Christian Radich weighs an impressive 773 tons and is among a record-breaking thirty-six ships participating in this year's race. The event was inaugurated by Prince Philip aboard The Royal yacht Britannia just a day prior to this snapshot being taken. Countries such as Britain, Norway, West Germany, Portugal, The Netherlands, France, and Italy proudly showcased their maritime prowess through their respective entries. Notably present was Sir Winston Churchill's three-masted schooner weighing 229 tons. However, stealing attention with its sheer size was the Norwegian barque Statstraad Lehmkuhl towering at a staggering 2,012 tons. Seventeen of these remarkable vessels embarked on a challenging journey spanning 1,450 miles all the way to The Canary Islands. Interestingly enough, The Christian Radich had also made appearances on screen during that era as one of James Onedin's ships in the popular BBC TV series "The Onedin Line". Moreover, it gained international recognition when featured in the widescreen movie Windjammer released in 1958. Launched in 1937 and boasting a crew of eighteen permanent members along with eighty-eight passengers onboard for this particular race; it is no wonder that Christian Radich remains an iconic name within sailing circles worldwide.

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