Sailing Ship TS Esmeralda Departing Ports of Auckland New Zealand - 2019 (Long))

[@ruthclark6073]

How wonderful to see the ship again leaving New Zealand. so thankful for the special memories. In 1962 I was Twenty Three - now in 2023 I am Eighty Four, remember that Sydney visit like it was yesterday and still get a thrill to see it sailing and being part of that noisy crowd on the banks of Sydney Harbour

[@AirflowNZ]

Ruth, thank you for sharing your memory of the Esmeralda. She has been in Auckland at least three times in my lifetime, born 1940! Kind regards, Mike

[@ruthclark6073]

The Ship was in Sydney in 1961. Invited to a party on board, wonderful music, food and hospitality. The people of Sydney fell in love with the ship, consequently the Captain made a promise to leave Sydney Harbour with all sails up. The morning of departure was very still and misty, and watching from Rose Bay it looked unlikely that the Captain could keep his promise. However as the minutes ticked by, there it was sailing (quietly motoring) with the crew on the sails to the top, a and slowly motoring along out of the mist accompanied by the ships band playing our National Anthem. There was a memory I will never forget. The daily newspaper, of which I still have a copy, announced there were more people lining the shoreline that morning than were there to welcome the a Royal Family.

[@AirflowNZ]

Ruth, thanks for sharing your wonderfull memories. I to went onboard just prior to sailing and slipped a note to the Officer of the watch to request a sails up departure as I wanted to produce a video. The Esmeralda went under power to the right up the harbour behind some trees turned around, coming back down the harbour with sails being hoisted and the band playing, I know the feeling you had! thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@claudioa5873]

Ruth, thank you very much for your comment. I want to say that I'm very proud of our (chilean) navy, and It's not chauvinism. Our navy is really professional. Officers and all sailors have a very hard and complete training. They are fully commited with our country, are patriots and brave sailors. Moreover, they honour and preserve their great traditions founded in a history plenty of outstandig facts. In addition, they are true gentlemen. Greetings from Chile.

[@CuchoCastillo]

Guau! Thanks Ruth. Your memory permits understand (in part) why australian navy and chilean navy are so closed...

[@marvinemory6663]

Instablaster.

[@claudiopereira5163]

Amazing coment

[@michaelbennett7278]

Love to see her come back to Newzealand

[@AirflowNZ]

Michael, she has made at least three visits I am aware of so will probably return sooner than later! Cheers, Mike

[@quique1234]

Que impactante debe ser para un Chileno ver esa belleza, deslizándose por el mar, gracias salugos de Chile 🇨🇱💪👏

[@AirflowNZ]

Q123, we love to see her sailing here also! Mike

[@quique1234]

Thanks my friend from Chile 👍🇨🇱

[@salomonjara5361]

Lo mismo pienso

[@renesociaslazo4248]

Que orgullo de ver a nuesta representante del mar y lamarina. La Esmeralda es la mas fiel exponente embajadora de nuestro pais.. Que belleza verla surcar por esa bahia, con una presencia inmaculada y con la altivez propia de la marina. Lo mas soberbio de ese marco...... como flameaba nuestra Bandera y como exponia esos colores , que te ahogaban de emocion. Viva Chile y que honor el tenerte y que se te Admire

[@AirflowNZ]

Rene, what a lovely comment, thank you so much, Mike

[@stephenburnage7687]

Saw here in Vancouver, Canada. An amazing vessel. My wife (a Chilean) was later invited on board for a tour. Special.

[@AirflowNZ]

Stephen, thanks for sharing your memories, Mike

[@ArielCruzPizarro]

Beautiful record, I really liked the editing of the video and the music, many greetings from Chile. Very nice recordings!

[@AirflowNZ]

Ariel - Thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@claudioa5873]

Wonderful video!!. And the best, and lovely, music as a perfect complement of the images. I'm chilean. I never saw a better video that this one about Esmeralda. Congratulations, you're a true artist. Thank you and..... Greetings from Chile

[@AirflowNZ]

Alberto, Wow, thank you! Mike

[@claudioa5873]

@@AirflowNZ you're welcome

[@claudioa5873]

@@AirflowNZ Another comment. In Chile Esmeralda also is called, as a "nick name", The White Lady. In the video really It looks as a Lady.

[@royallan3717]

I saw the ship as a lad,not sure of the year but may have been late 60,s

[@AirflowNZ]

Roy, she has visited NZ several times over the years. I took some photos just after 1962 of her. Lovely ship! cheers, Mike

[@CuchoCastillo]

So, so beautiful! Thanks Mike!

[@AirflowNZ]

Roberto, glad you enjoyed it, Mike

[@DonAlbert21]

Very nice video..!!

[@AirflowNZ]

Alberto, Thank you very much! Mike - AirflowNZ

[@sirpatrick7584]

_Gracias por el video_ 🇨🇱

[@AirflowNZ]

Sir, thank you, Mike

[@ianstewartaviation2634]

Stunning looking ship👍

[@AirflowNZ]

Ian, almost as good looking as an old aircraft! Mike

[@franciscorojas9249]

Viva Chile 🇨🇱👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@AirflowNZ]

Francisco, Thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@juanpablomarin9108]

La Hermoza ESMERALDA, Heredéra de la heroica Esmeralda del Capitán Prat, que se hundió en Iquique con su bandera a tope....

[@AirflowNZ]

Juanpablo, I am sure the ship is still sailing, Mike

[@salomonjara5361]

Sin ser para nada un conocedor de los temas maritimos .pero creo que la Esmeralda sin dudas es una belleza de barco .Tiene un bonito diseño .y en general la veo muy bella .como una mujer chilena hermosamente vestida

[@AirflowNZ]

Salomon, yes she a really beautiful shop! Mike

[@raulcaceres4991]

Qué buen video. Hay pocos donde aparezca con sus velas desplegadas.

[@AirflowNZ]

Thank you very much! Mike

[@sergiomarambio3334]

Buen viaje Buque Escuela Esmeralda.

[@AirflowNZ]

Sergio, thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ REPLY

[@blancavargas3360]

Buen viaje Esmeralda , 👋🇨🇱

[@AirflowNZ]

Blanca, she has visited NZ many times. looking forward to her next, Mike

[@emelinabc2387]

Que pena nosotros estuvimos en Auckland en Mayo y Junio pero del año 2018, y la Dama Blanca fue en Julio 2019.

[@AirflowNZ]

Emelina, sorry you missed her! She has visited NZ several times over the years and still looks great, Mike

[@CrystallineGreen]

Una belleza

[@AirflowNZ]

NF, Yes! Mike

[@bernardogonzalez1115]

The White Lady, queen of the seas.

[@AirflowNZ]

Bernardo, very nice comment, thank you, Mike

[@daniel3793]

Magnifique, TAHITI 1974

[@AirflowNZ]

Daniel, yes she is! Thanks for your comment, Mike

[@ilovesheryterry]

Mi familia es de Recreo (entre viña y valpo) entonces siempre está pasando cada cierto tiempo al frente 🫡

[@AirflowNZ]

Felipe, thank you for your comment, Mike

[@s.afoxmulder7661]

La Dama Blanca.

[@AirflowNZ]

SAFM, a very attractive sailing ship indeed thanks for your comment, Mike - AirflowNZ

[@hunterclaudio]

Nuestra embajadora, nuestra bandera, flameante, siempre en lo alto, con vientos de los siete continentes

[@CuchoCastillo]

@@hunterclaudio siete continentes?

[@carlitosmoore6400]

Que hermoso velero

[@AirflowNZ]

Jorge, she certainly is, Mike