Ships from OpSail Maine 2000
The Ukrainian ship, The Bat'kivshchyna
From the port bow, looking astern.
Captain of The Bat'kivshchyna, Dimitri Birioukovitch. He invited me to have breakfast with the crew.
The previous picture being a bit out of focus, here is another picture of Captain Dimitri Birioukovitch and me.
This was the only ship participating that had entertainment!
More views of The Bat'kivshchyna
In the white hat to the right, the Captain's wife, Ninotchka.
One last picture as I leave, after my wonderful breakfast! I know why the have the red and white sign displayed! In the lower left of the picture are two of the Op Sail volunteers who assisted with the ship in Portland.
People milling around Commercial Street to see the ships (and the shops.)