After spending the past few days Tied up, the Fishing Fleet Departed just after noon. Island Pride No.2 Silver Harvester I Dual Venture Sealife 2 Lady Melissa
Atlantic Oak and Atlantic Willow Were back at it today. Irving Shipbuilding also had representatives on the waterfront telling people about the procurement strategy. (along with other booths celebrating Oceans Day.
Lunch Time Tug Demonstration Both Atlantic Oak and Atlantic Willow Were displaying Banners stating they were “Proudly Built by Irving Shipbuilding”
On June 1, 1813 HMS Shannon Engaged and defeated the USS Chesapeake, Bringing her to Halifax as a prize. See the US Naval History and Heritage Command For more.
Tied up at the Cable Wharf are a group of 3 Sailboats from Norway. Among them is the Vessel Tofluer, which is on its final leg of circumnavigating the globe. You can Find out more at www.tofluer.com In other trips, Australian’s Chris Bray and Jess Taunton plan to sail back
Queen Ace, departing AutoPort Just after noon. Libery Pride Will Arrive tomorrow, and Porgy on the 3rd.
USS Boise Departing Halifax.
The federal governments ship procurement process has generated lots of interest locally as the benefits to Halifax (and the Atlantic Provinces in general) if Irving Shipbuilding is awarded the contract. Lobbying efforts have so far included visits from the Premier, a Web site, and apparently now banner ad’s on Ottawa
The Chronicle Herald reported that the boat is USS Boise (SSN-764) – A Improved Los-Angeles class sub based out of Norfolk Va. She was here for Memorial Day Commemorations on Dead Mans Island, where 200 US sailors are Buried from the War of 1812. She is scheduled to sail today
A new Ship for Nirint? Nope, just a new name. Nirint Spirit Arrived for the first time since Aug 2010 when she was known as Nirint Pride. Its an interesting time for a renaming, since she was involved in a collision damaging her bow in 2009. (See Previous) under her