A figurehead carving adorning the bow of a sailing ship which according to tradition keeps evil spirits away and keeps the ship safe

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The photo was taken during the tall ships event in Bordeaux 2018

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Size: 5846px × 3874px
Location: Bordeaux Port, France, Europe
Photo credit: © JOY WALKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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