February 15, 2010: Close-up of the figurehead of Stad Amsterdam.

February 17, 2010: Stad Amsterdam at Walsh Bay, Sydney, Australia during her around the world voyage following the route taken by the HMS Beagle during which Charles Darwin found much of the inspiration for his book "On the Origin of Species".  This voyage of Stad Amsterdam commemorates the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin's work.

February 17, 2010: Stad Amsterdam about to pass under the Harbour Bridge departing Sydney, Australia. The harbour ferry Golden Grove is seen in the foreground and the pilot boat Governor Phillip is seen escorting the Stad Amsterdam.

February 17, 2010: Stad Amsterdam under escort by the pilot boat Governor Phillip about to pass under the Harbour Bridge departing Sydney, Australia. Notice that the sails are being set.

February 17, 2010: Stad Amsterdam under escort by the pilot boat Governor Phillip about to pass under the Harbour Bridge departing Sydney, Australia. Notice that the sails are being set.