In the background is the cruise ship Grand Princess.
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Moving north of the Seacombe ferry terminal I could see the clippers in the distance. |
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The outward bound Dublin Viking slowed to let the clippers pass. Durban was the first to arrive. |
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A helicopter was flying overhead. I think they were recording footage of the race finish. |
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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). |
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The clippers were escorted by the minehunter HMS Grimsby. In the background is the cruise ship Grand Princess. |