Tall Ships ahoy! The fleet sails out of Blyth

What a magnificent sight. The Tall Ships put on a fantastic spectacle as they left Northumberland this afternoon.
The Tall Ships leave Blyth. Picture by John Tuttiett PhotographyThe Tall Ships leave Blyth. Picture by John Tuttiett Photography
The Tall Ships leave Blyth. Picture by John Tuttiett Photography

Our slideshow of pictures by John Tuttiett Photography captures the climax to the four-day extravaganza, when more than 20 vessels hoisted their sails to leave Port of Blyth and set off for the 500-nautical-mile journey to Gothenburg in Sweden.

The Parade of Sail took them down the coast to St Mary's Island and then out to see for the 18-day journey.

More pictures and video of the amazing event to come.