THE BLUENOSE II

BLUENOSE II

June 2008

Before the days of gazillion-dollar racing yachts, back in the 1920s and 30s there was a friendly rivalry between the schooners of the fishing fleets in Nova Scotia and the New England states, which resulted in several races among these authentic working vessels. From 1921 to 1938 Nova Scotia’s “Bluenose” defeated all challengers, while remaining a regular fishing schooner the whole time. During WWII she met a tragic and ignominious end, sinking on a reef off the coast of Haiti. I was too ... (more)

under full sail
“Way, hey, and up she rises … .” Close hauled in a...

ship's brochure picture
Bluenose II is an exact replica of the original Bluenose, built from the same...

from the starboard quarter
The ship’s length is 49 metres (161 ft), its draft only 5 m (16 ft). The...

the brow ...
… or “gangplank” to landlubbers.

the info board
Launched in 1963, Bluenose II belongs to the Province of Nova Scotia, and is...

starboard bow view
This will give you a good idea of the amount of rigging (shrouds) needed to...

going aloft
Here the Third Mate, a strong and capable young woman, is climbing the...

on the yardarm
You may be sure that the first thing she did when she got there was to attach...

visitors touring upper deck

a pretty tourist ...
… from Nova Scotia! The NS tartan on the visor of her hat identifies her.

yours truly ...
… making like a landlubber.

article published 07/02/2008

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Thanks for sharing the history of this beautiful ship. I think I saw the mural depicting this ship in downtown Halifax.
— Ben Hsu, July 18, 2008

Another great story of a Canadian icon. WEre you able to board her, Fred

Ted
— Ted Crabtree, July 4, 2008

Terrific pictures with lots of informaiton and some great trivia. Right some good Fred
— Margo, July 3, 2008

Beautiful pictures, Fred, as usual, makes me proud to be a 'Bluenoser'!
— Barbara, July 3, 2008

What a beautiful historic sailing ship and interesting links .Thank you Fred .
— Margaret Sherwood, July 3, 2008

aye matie.....
I agree with Angie - she's a beaut all right! Thanks fo9r sharing those ;o)
— Lorraine Brecht, July 2, 2008

ah, she's a beaut! I hold fond memories of growing up with a model of her proudly displayed on the buffet. Nice to see she's been well cared for after all those years.
— angie, July 2, 2008

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