The Atlantic Pilotage Authorities vessel “Atlantic Pilot” is currently tied up at the APA Wharf in Halifax. A simalar design to Chubucto Pilot, Atlantic Pilot was built by A.F. Theriault & Sons Ltd, in Meteghan River, NS. She was christened in Halifax on November 15th, 2007, and is normally staioned
Month: May 2013
The above Photo was contributed by Pete Spencer, from April 18 2013, photo taken from m/v Dominion Victory. The entire side is open from stem to stern. More recent photos were posted by Area Counciler Kevin Saccary from May 6. You can view them in his Facebook Album
Nova Scotia Sea Schools vessel Dorothea Launched this past Saturday. Shes tied up on the waterfront, Aclimating to her new watery home.
The Siesmic Vessel Ocean Odyssey arrived this morning and tied up at Pier 27. Built in 2005, and owned by the Norwegian firm Remoy Shipping, she is currently on charter to Western Geco. Western Geco Previously was doing work of Newfoundland.
HMCS Halifax, the first vessel to complete her FELEX refit, spent the first weekend in may tied up on the waterfront for battle of the atlantic commemorations. (Above) Hanger Antena fit. (Below) note the dark stripe – this is likely heat or emi resistant paint (Above) Antena Fit (below) Upgraded
Dorothea, Today, Waiting to be Launched. She was rolled out of the shed yesterday, and placed on the barge. She will then be launched from the barge. Before rollout. one of the last activities was mounting the rudder hardware. (above)
CBC News is reporting that HMCS St John’s spilled Fuel into the Harbour this morning. A Navy Spokesman said the spill was reported at 5 a.m. by crew aboard HMCS St. John’s. HMCS St. John’s is currently at anchor in the inner harbour. The Cause of the spill is not
Today marks the 100th anivarsary of the Launching of the CSS Acadia. The Acadia is a former hydrographic Canadian Survey ship of the Canadian Government, that is now part of the collection of the Maritime Museaum of the Atlantic. Acadia served Canada for more than five decades from 1913–1969, charting
Shes almost ready for the water (Next Saturday) Dorothea now sports a full paint job. Big difference from when we first saw her back in December.
The Entire Harbour, From Canjet Flight 672 Last sunday. At the bottom of the image is the Bedford Basin, and the point of land at the top right of the photo is Chebucto Head.