Holmsey's Hymms - I Saw Three Ships a Cross Stitch Pattern by Stitchers Anon Cross Stitch Designs

Bartholomew, Holmsey and Bob were treated to a rare sight one Christmas Morn as they watch three tall ships sail by. Taken from a traditional Victorian Christmas hymm; I saw Three Ships come Sailing By.

I wonder if you know what the ships were carrying and where they were bound?