This book, published by Editions des Falaises, introduces the five previous Armadas (1989, 1994, 1999, 2003 and 2008). It deals with texts and images of these gatherings of the largest sailing ships in the world and gives a taste of what's to come in the 2013 Armada, which will take place in Rouen from 6^th to 16^th June 2013.