Lisbon ships and the creation of the modern World

I was born and bred in Lisbon, a great Maritime City with a massive shipping heritage and culture, Lisbon was the centre of an empire, the pioneers of the so called World Globalization departed  on their enterprises from this fascinating city. It's strategic position has been coveted since the second crusade, embracing centuries of Arab invasions, an Atlantic Empire, the vital role during the 100 years war, the African colonies, the Liberal Revolution of 1974, Lisbon and Portugal have a fundamental role in the building of the modern World. Recently I was there once again and it is with delight that I  have registered the river Tagus very busy with ships, of all sorts, cruise ships, container and conventional cargo ships, tugs, ferries, ships and vessels of all sorts. Above a photographic display of this occasion, images taken between the 29th of April and the 2sd of May 2012