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

Some of the ladies pictured before taking part in Saturday's world record attempt.

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Some of the ladies pictured before taking part in Saturday's world record attempt.

WE DID IT!. . . .Some of the participants in Saturday's world record attempt.

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WE DID IT!. . . .Some of the participants in Saturday's world record attempt.

A group pictured before taking part in Saturday's world record attempt.

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A group pictured before taking part in Saturday's world record attempt.

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