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31/10/2008

Belem arriving in Quebec

Philip Plisson's photo report on board of Belem tall ship in Québec

Belem, France's only remaining three masted barque, one of the oldest tall ships still sailing the seas, sails to Québec to celebrate the city 400th anniversary.

Arrival of Belem in Québec on July, 2 2008
Following Samuel de Champlain...
On April 18, 1608, Samuel de Champlain sailed from Paris for New France aboard the Don de Dieu with the intention of establishing a permanent colony along the St. Lawrence River.
He dropped anchor near Cape Diamond on July 3, 1608 and built many buildings. This stronghold would become Québec City...

Belem, as a prestigious ambassador of France's maritime history, sailed to Quebec last summer to celebrate the 400th Anniversary, after a 100-day trip.

See the previous photo report : Belem tall ship in Boston