Local celebrity Mickey Doherty leads the crowds in the "Rock The Boat" World Record attempt in Shipquay Street, on Saturday. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

placeholder image — Local celebrity Mickey Doherty leads the crowds in the "Rock The Boat" World Record attempt in Shipquay Street, on Saturday. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

IN PICTURES: Thousands line Derry's Shipquay Street to break Rock the Boat World Record

By Staff reporter

Published 5th May 2024, 18:33 GMT

A verified total of 1,888 people lined Shipquay Street and hundreds more spectated in Saturday’s record attempt in the Maiden City

Rocking The Boat - Derry style!

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Rocking The Boat - Derry style!

The Mayor, Patricia and her husband James lead the way in Saturday's Rock The Boat Challenge. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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The Mayor, Patricia and her husband James lead the way in Saturday's Rock The Boat Challenge. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Crowds were queued up outside the Guildhall to register for Saturday's Rock The Boat Challenge.

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Crowds were queued up outside the Guildhall to register for Saturday's Rock The Boat Challenge.

SELFIE!. . . .We did it!. . . This group take time out for a selfie during Saturday's event.

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SELFIE!. . . .We did it!. . . This group take time out for a selfie during Saturday's event.

Derry Derry City and Strabane District Council

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