We took a trip over to see the collection of vessels taking part in this years Tall Ships race in the docks at Greenock.

It was rather mad- thousands and thousands of people, loads of fast food stalls and funfair rides- and the ships. Next to nothing about the nautical history of this wonderful part of the country.  No engagement with the nature of empire and slavery, and the oppression that all this unleashed. No celebration of the lives of men and women whose communities build ships like this, and sailed from this port into the unknown.

And although it was lovely to see the ships, it felt a bit like a huge opportunity missed.

A few photos, amazingly all without crowds of people in them!