DULUTH, Minn. — Thousands of people turned out in Duluth to watch majestic tall ships sweep in under the Aerial Lift Bridge.
The fleet entered Duluth Thursday in a Grand Parade of Sail to kick off this week's tall ships festival.
Visitors were amazed by the complexity of operating the historic re-creations.
Tom Terrill tells WDIO-TV (http://bit.ly/14cdwin) the sight of a big ship — with all its ropes and sails — was "just overwhelming."
The city of Duluth expects big crowds for the festival. The festival is expected to generate as much as $15 million for the Duluth economy and draw at least 250,000 visitors. More than 25 tall ships are taking part in a tour of 22 Great Lakes ports.
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