A boy sailor in a bosun's chair climbs a mast at the Festival of the Sea when 1000 sailing ships gathered in Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.

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Pictures by Roger Bamber: 24 August 2001: Festival of the Sea involving 1000 boats, held over four days in Portsmouth Naval Dockyard. Picture shows 12 year old Jamie Tinkler using the 'Bosun's Chair' amidst a sea of masts with pennants flying

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Size: 3610px × 2471px
Location: Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Roger Bamber / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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