Clipper Race Finish: 2007-08

The race Finished at Liverpool on Saturday 5th July 2008. When I arrived at Seacombe the sky was overcast and the cruise ship Grand Princess was berthed at the cruise terminal.

While we waited for the clippers the IOM ferry Viking sailed past and berthed at the Pierhead.

Moving north of the Seacombe ferry terminal I could see the clippers in the distance.
The outward bound Dublin Viking slowed to let the clippers pass. Durban was the first to arrive.
A helicopter was flying overhead. I think they were recording footage of the race finish.
The sky grew darker and darker. By the time that the lifeboat and Qingdao went past my camera was struggling (and it was only lunchtime).
The clippers were escorted by the minehunter HMS Grimsby.
In the background is the cruise ship Grand Princess.


Results for 2007-08 Race
Pictures from the 2005-06 Race
Pictures from the 2002-03 Race

Albert Dock Index
official site 2007 - 2008