The USS Fort Worth is the US Navy’s newest Littoral Combat Ship. Built at Marinette Marine in Wisconsin on the Great lakes, She is now headed to Texas for commisioning. When the USS Freedom was Launched at the same yard, she paid a visit to Halifax on her way to
Month: August 2012
As previously reported, AFL New england would likely be sold. this past weekend a notice of sale was posted for the AFL New England. She is to be sold by Aug 30, and To be removed from port by Sept.15th.
Last week the Private Robertson VC was tied up at BIO. this was a good sign that she was complete and has been turned over from the builder. This was confirmed when she was registered in Ottawa on Aug 1. She is the first of nine Hero Class vessels to
The RCN Ship HMCS Iroquois was tied up on the waterfront this weekend and was open for tours. Photos of the Ship can be found in the Facebook Gallery
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Eileen Mcallister Just after connecting the tow. Atlantic Towing moved the Scotia Dock II to the inner harbour (below) where the tow was connected .
The US Coast Guard Cutter Reliance arrived for a visit this morning. She will be joined tommorow by the USNS Grapple returning from Quebec.
Shelburne Ship Repair has been busy with a number of contracts from both the public and private secotors. She recently completed work on the CCGS Earl Grey. She has also recently performed work on some larger cargo vessels, that formerly would have likely been serviced at the Halifax Shipyard with
The Tug Eileen McAllister arrived this morning and tied up next to the Scotia Dock II. As previously reported, She will be towed to florida for scrapping. No departure date has been set, But with relatively good weather and low tides, expect a departure with in the next few days.