Charlestown Harbour (4)

Sometimes, when you look at a scene through half closed eyes, you can see it as it used to be long. long ago.

But actually I prefer using that marvellous program FotoSketcher.

Charlestown Harbour (3)

Up aloft

Even though they were safely tied up alongside, as the wind rose and the skies darkened, 

there was some concern from the deck party.

Charlestown Harbour (2)

The Square Sail Fleet consists of these three vessels.

Above from left to right they are (i) Earl of Pembroke, (ii) Kaskelot (iii) Phoenix

Here they are viewed from the other angle.

For full details of the history and specifications of each vessel, together with her film credits

Click here for Kaskelot

Click here for Earl of Pembroke

Click here for Phoenix

Charlestown Harbour (1)

On Thursday I visited the beautifully preserved, Grade 2 listed, Georgian Harbour of Charlestown,

on the outskirts of St Austell in Cornwall, about 25 miles from Plymouth.

The harbour is the home port for three beautiful square riggers 

which are employed in film and television work all over the world. 

More details tomorrow.