It has been a fantastic four days, but the Hartlepool Tall Ships have now come to an end.
Visitors gathered on the Headland to see the ships off as they sailed off into the North Sea.
Frank Reid and Bernadette Malcolmson have taken those pictures of the final day of memorable event.
. Parade of Sail
The Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023 have come to an end. Photo: National World
. Final day
Visitors watching the Parade of Sail taking place off the Headland at the end of the Tall Ships festival. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
. Capture the moment
Crowds take pictures at the Parade of Sail in Hartlepool. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
. Fluffy spectator
A dog watching on during the Parade of Sail taking place. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
. Sailing away
The Hartlepool Tall Ships event coming to an end. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
. Happy days
Headlander David Byers enjoying the Parade of Sail. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
. Thumbs up
Visitors watching the Parade of Sail taking place at the end of the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
. Watching the parade
Crowds gather to watch the Parade of Sail. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
. Strike a pause
Max pauses for a rest during the Parade of Sail at the Headland. Photo: Frank Reid
. Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023
The Parade of Sail taking place off the Headland. Photo: Frank Reid
1. Parade of Sail
The Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023 have come to an end. Photo: National World
2. Final day
Visitors watching the Parade of Sail taking place off the Headland at the end of the Tall Ships festival. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
3. Capture the moment
Crowds take pictures at the Parade of Sail in Hartlepool. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
4. Fluffy spectator
A dog watching on during the Parade of Sail taking place. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson