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PHOTO: Tall ships ‘fight’ in Port Angeles Harbor for sea supremacy

The Lady Washington passes behind the Hawaiian Chieftain as the two tall ships “battle” in the Port Angeles Harbor during the inaugural Maritime Festival on Sunday.

The battle included simulated cannon fire as the ships passed each other.

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