Some of the fantastic pictures sent in by Hartlepool Mail readers.

Some of the fantastic pictures sent in by Hartlepool Mail readers.

29 fantastic pictures from the Tall Ships Races taken by Hartlepool Mail readers

By Pamela Bilalova

Live Reporter

Published 8th Jul 2023, 15:55 GMT

Updated 9th Jul 2023, 16:57 GMT

It’s been an unforgettable four days as the Tall Ships visited Hartlepool for the first time since 2010.

Hartlepool Mail readers have been capturing the brilliant event and here are just some of the fantastic images they have shared with us.

Thank you to everyone who has sent in their pictures.

Some of the fantastic pictures sent in by Hartlepool Mail readers.

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Some of the fantastic pictures sent in by Hartlepool Mail readers. Photo: UGC

Another fantastic image of the spectacular fireworks.

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Another fantastic image of the spectacular fireworks. Photo: Carl Gorse

A marvellous view of the Tall Ships in Hartlepool.

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A marvellous view of the Tall Ships in Hartlepool. Photo: Chantelle Twindale

There has been lots of entertainment at the event.

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There has been lots of entertainment at the event. Photo: Mandy Kitching

Thirteen years later, the Tall Ships are finally back in Hartlepool.

. Long-awaited event

Thirteen years later, the Tall Ships are finally back in Hartlepool. Photo: Anth Gilly

The dazzling lights of the Tall Ships.

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The dazzling lights of the Tall Ships. Photo: Laura Jane Adams

A stunning photograph of the dazzling fireworks.

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A stunning photograph of the dazzling fireworks. Photo: Natalie Sian Frankland

The tall ships in the early evening.

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The tall ships in the early evening. Photo: Andrea Greaves

The view from a tall ship.

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The view from a tall ship. Photo: Christopher Wray

The tall ships captured from above.

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The tall ships captured from above. Photo: Haslul Fajria

TS Royalist docked at Hartlepool.

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TS Royalist docked at Hartlepool. Photo: Ewa Synaszko

The event has attracted visitors from as far as Texas and Australia.

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The event has attracted visitors from as far as Texas and Australia. Photo: Natalie Sian Frankland

A stunning shot of the ferris wheel.

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A stunning shot of the ferris wheel. Photo: Richie Peacock

Another fantastic image of the spectacular fireworks.

1. Stuning

Another fantastic image of the spectacular fireworks. Photo: Carl Gorse

A marvellous view of the Tall Ships in Hartlepool.

2. Beautiful skies

A marvellous view of the Tall Ships in Hartlepool. Photo: Chantelle Twindale

There has been lots of entertainment at the event.

3. Sparks fly

There has been lots of entertainment at the event. Photo: Mandy Kitching

Thirteen years later, the Tall Ships are finally back in Hartlepool.

4. Long-awaited event

Thirteen years later, the Tall Ships are finally back in Hartlepool. Photo: Anth Gilly

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