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    Parade of Sail in Norfolk [Image 6 of 18]

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    A tall ship is dressed with numerous nautical signal flags strung along its rigging, with a large Peruvian national flag (with coat of arms) prominently displayed and backlit by the sun. A United States flag is also visible flying from a lower position on the vessel. The scene appears to be a formal maritime visit or port ceremony, likely in a U.S. harbor.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    06.19.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McTaggart 

    Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet   

    NORFOLK, Va. (June 19, 2026) Tall ships from the United States, Peru and Colombia are moored alongside a pier during Norfolk Harborfest in Norfolk, Virginia, June 19, 2026. Sail 250 Virginia is part of Sail 250 America, a global gathering of tall ships and military ships commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin McTaggart)

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2026
    Date Posted: 06.21.2026 09:43
    Photo ID: 9763229
    VIRIN: 260619-N-GF288-4912
    Resolution: 3866x2582
    Size: 2.03 MB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 26
    Downloads: 2

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