A vintage film by John Biddle on the most famous tall ship gathering ever!
Just released on DVD!
A classic best seller since 1985!
Sail on the Tall Ships in Operation Sail from Bermuda to Newport to New York harbor to celebrate the United States bicentennial. You'll see a rare collision of two tall ships at the start of their race off Bermuda. At sea, you'll see life aboard and the crew, mostly young sailors in training, scramble up into the rigging, working at dizzying heights. Huge crowds greet them in Newport and then it's on to New York. Celebrities such as Nelson Rockefeller, Princess Grace and President Gerald Ford review ships of all kinds that rendezvous for the big celebration.
Filmed by John Biddle and told in his original, humorous travelogue style. You'll see the largest number of tall ships ever to be assembled in our lifetime. This is truly a historic tape. A real collector's item!
Running time 55 minutes.
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DVD Version $29.95
