The Mexican sail training vessel ARM Cuauatemoc has been in San Diego for 3 days. I was down on Harbor Drive this morning to see them leave & wasn't disappointed. For more info on the vessel click here:
l http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_Cuauht%C3%A9moc_(BE01)
It's exciting to see a vessel such as this size in our Bay (220 ft 4 in at the waterline) with 186 officers & crew plus 90 trainees). I met a young woman from Vera Cruz Mexico, who shared that she flew up here to meet up with her boyfriend who was a cadet on the vessel. It was a lovely reunion (I took lots of photos for her on her camera). One of the officers had a visit from his family, including twin babies (looked about 6 months old). Very emotional morning for everyone.
I arrived in time to see the Mexican flag being raised in the stern of the boat while the Mexican national anthem was played, then the US flag was raised while they played our national anthem. During this time the crew were standing at attention & saluting the flags. I was invited on board (!) and was very excited. The young woman from Vera Cruz said "you are my friend, you can come aboard." Felt very honored & was shown around by her boy friend. Lots of photo opportunities as the crew also welcomed me aboard. As the left, the cadets were up on the spars, waving & saluting as the music played.
Just a few photos her to show the overall ship with cadets on the spars. More photos to come. Exciting morning in San Diego on the Bay.
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| Raising the Mexican flag. |
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Bringing in the lines/nets. Getting ready for departure.
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| Cadets up on the top spars! |
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Leaving the dock with the help of tugs. Very impressive!
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