The 34 vessels that have called Hartlepool home for the last four days moved out of the port and marina early on Sunday morning and spent several hours just of the coast.
Here are a selection of memorable images captured by Frank Reid and Bernadette Malcolmson.
5. Imposing view
The Bima Suci as it leaves the Victoria Dock on the last day of the Tall Ships. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
6. Come back soon!
Crew on the Bima Suci wave goodbye after leaving Victoria Dock on Sunday. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
7. Heading for the high seas
The Bima Suci from Indonesia gets ready to leave the Victoria Dock on the last day of the Tall Ships. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
8. Big ships
Two of the big ships get ready to leave the Victoria Dock on the last day of the Tall Ships. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson