Traffic stopped in London for the Amistad

Friday at  2:30 p.m. traffic stopped in the heart of London because of the Amistad.  The famous London landmark - The Tower Bridge opened to let the Freedom Schooner sail through, The Amistad paraded in in front of The Tower and HMS Belfast flying her colors above the city skyline.  It is as far up

Schooner Amistad sailing in front of The Tower of London and under the Tower Bridge

the Thames as a tall ship of the Amistad's size can sail. The next bridge up the river - the London Bridge is too low to sail under.  Thousands of people were touched today by the Amistad. There were probably as many motorists stopped in traffic as curious spectators on both sides of the River Thames embankments.  Both sides of the river in this area are also the most popular place for the tourists from all over the world - what a great way to start a visit in the United Kingdom capital!

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