TALL SHIPS SET SAIL

The video explores a tall ship race, highlighting the historical significance of these vessels. It features various ships, including the Portuguese Navy's Sagres and the Turkish yacht Ruyam, among others. The race, started by the First Lord of the Admiralty, includes 21 vessels from 11 countries, competing in a handicap format over an 800-mile course to Portugal. The event recalls the days of traditional seamanship and showcases the beauty and diversity of the participating ships.

Which ship is described as an old Cape Horner?

• The Turkish yacht, Ruyam

• The Portuguese Navy's training ship, Sagres

• The Belgian barquentine, Mercator

• The Swedish training schooner, Gladan

What is the origin of the Turkish yacht, Ruyam?

• It was a Portuguese Navy ship

• It was an American racing yacht

• It was a Belgian barquentine

• It was a Swedish training ship

Who started the race from Torbay?

• The Swedish Navy

• Lord Runciman

• Mr. Stavros Niarchos

• The First Lord of the Admiralty

What is unique about the race's classification system?

• It is a race only for schooners

• It is based on the age of the ships

• It is based on the nationality of the ships

• It is a handicap race with two classes for ships over and under 100 tonnes

How many vessels participated in the race?

• 20 vessels from 12 countries

• 11 vessels from 21 countries

• 21 vessels from 11 countries

• 15 vessels from 10 countries