The Russian four masted barque Kruzenshtern
Nova Scotia Government Photo by Learning Resources Technology

Halifax is one of the top port cities in the world for Tall Ship gatherings and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has enjoyed a front-row seat for their arrivals. These pages will help you enjoy and learn about these majestic contemporary vessels.

Maritime Museum - Tall Ships 2007 Identi-kit
Looking for a sneak peak at who's sailing into town? Or wanting to identify a tall ship on the water? The Museum's well illustrated "Identikit" sorts out the tall ships in three easy steps.

The Official Halifax Tall Ships 2007 Web Site
Visit this link for Detailed Profiles of the ships that came to Halifax in 2004 with details of the event.

Maritime Museum - Tall Ships 2004 Identi-kit
Trying to identify all those Tall Ships photos you took in 2004? Or identify a tall ship on the water? The Museum's well illustrated "Identikit" sorts out the tall ships in three easy steps.

Tall Ships of Atlantic Canada
An interactive site at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia exploring tall ship portraits and the Age of Sail with children in mind.

The Official Halifax Tall Ships 2004 Web Site Visit this link for Detailed Profiles of the ships that came to Halifax in 2004 with details of the event.

Tall Ships 2000 An even larger group of Tall Ships came to Halifax back in 2000. Identify and learn about those ships.

Frequently Asked Questions Just what is a tall ship anyway? Find out about Tall Ships and their history.

Guide to Sailing Rigs: How to tell a brig from a barque, a schooner from a ship.

The Ship William D. Lawrence: The Largest Wooden Tall Ship Ever Built in Canada

Sources: Links and Recommended Reading