Photos: Ships travel up the James River for Sailfest Richmond

Schooner Virginia and other vessels traveled from Norfolk up the James River to participate in Richmond SailFest. The event commenced on Friday with a cannon blast from the Pride of Baltimore II, marking the start of Richmond's commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. Photographer Mike Kropf documented the journey of the ships as they arrived for the festivities, with further details scheduled for publication in the Sunday edition of the Times-Dispatch newspaper.