We’ve had a dig through our archives to look back at some of the highlights of what proved to be a spectacular event for the city.
1. Dominating the skyline
The sun shone down on Wearside in July 2018 to welcome the Tall Ships. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Huge crowds
Hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoyed the spectacle. Photo: JPI Media
3. Wear sailing
The ships looked right at home on the Wear, which once would have been filled with such vessels. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Give us a 'wave'
The ships made for a dramatic site on our shores. Photo: Frank Reid