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.
9. Norway bound
Three 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
10. Leaving port
A ship leaves the Victoria Dock on the last day of the Tall Ships. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
11. Great view
Onlookers on the Headland watch the tall ships depart on Sunday morning. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
12. Cameras at the ready
A couple watch the ships head out of port. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid