Author: PeterZ
As reported at Shipfax, the Samistal Due is to be renamed the Algoma Dartmouth, and begin bunker service in Halifax. Here she is, earlier today.
The Amistad Arrived in port this afternoon, and tied up for the start of tall ships, the bulk of which are expected tomorrow, from Boston. Expect lots of coverage over the coming days Note I cheated, the photo is from the Amistad’s visit last summer for Africville commemorations.
USS Mahan arrived this Morning and is tied up at Navy Jetty “Charlie” Photos to (hopefully) follow
The Australian Navy vessels HMAS Sydney and HMAS Ballarat are currently tied up at Navy Jetty “Bravo” next to the casino.they arrived from St Johns Nfld. (photos to follow) See http://wwwshipshots.blogspot.com/for pics of the St. John’s Visit.
The Bi-Annual Marblehead to halifax Ocean race departs this Sunday at 1300. The record time is 33 hours, so expect arrivals Tuesday. for more details, see http://www.marbleheadtohalifax.com/
Georges Island to be open to public next year Parks Canada intends to open the national historic site to the public, and plans starting the necessary work Aug. 1, the agency said Tuesday in papers filed with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry. – To be open by March 2010 Sailor
The Pearl Mist, Built at halifax Shipyards, is currently at Shelburne Ship Repair, another Irving-owned yard, where it’s being prepared for cruising. From: http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1128312.html
from: Travel Agent Central: MSC Announces New Itineraries MSC Cruises announced that MSC Magnifica, currently under construction, will be sailing a series of fall foliage cruises from New York and Quebec in 2010.. After arriving in New York, the ship is scheduled for four more itineraries, including a 10-night roundtrip