The tall ship Esmeralda, on the left, in Norfolk Virginia. (Photo credit: Chris Fama - WBZ NewsRadio 1030)
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The Esmeralda stands watch in backdrop of a typical day at Norfolk, Virginia's Waterside Park.
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The #figurehead that graces The Esmarelda is called"La Dama Blanca."(Photo credit: Chris Fama - WBZ NewsRadio 1030)
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The symbolic Captain's wheel and bell at the stern of The Esmeralda.
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Crew of The Esmeralda removes the decorative lights that adorn her masts at port. (Photo credit: Chris Fama - WBZ NewsRadio 1030)
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The crew of the Esmeraldo provides a sendoff as the tall ship leaves Virginia. (Image Credit: Chris Fama/WBZ NewsRadio 1030)
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With assist from the USS Bulkeley crew, The Esmeralda drops lines from dock in Norfolk. Soon to the open sea.
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Crew from the USS Bulkeley say
"bon voyage" before traditional sendoff by The Esmeralda. (Photo credit: Chris Fama - WBZ NewsRadio 1030)
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Tony Garriz, Norfolk Liaison for The Esmeralda.
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A view of Norfolk's Virgina's Waterside Park from the Esmeralda as she bids adieu.
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The setting sun draws a line across the Port of Virginia, to the deck of The Esmeralda.(Photo credit: Chris Fama - WBZ NewsRadio 1030)
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Well out into the Atlantic, Esmeralda's crew enjoys some downtime and a much appreciated breeze because it's very hot below deck. (Photo credit: Chris Fama - WBZ NewsRadio 1030)
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The Peruvian vessel BAP union from the deck of The Esmeralda. She too win sail to Boston.
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A U.S. Navy MH60 helicopter at Hanscom AFB in Bedford,MA gets ready to take members of the media aboard the USS Widbey Island sailing into Boston harbor. (Photo credit: WBZ-TV/Ken Tucci)
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Seating accommodations on board a U.S. Navy MH60 helicopter.
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Sailors and Marine on board the USS Whidbey Island sailing into Boston harbor. (Photo credit: WBZ-TV/Ken Tucci)