Captain Angus Walters May 17, 2021 by Emily Sollows Angus Walters sailed into the world on June 9th, 1881 — born into a Lunenburg family where the sea ran deep in their blood. Captain Elias Walters, Angus’ father, was the Master of his own schooner, Nyanza — where he was considered one of the best in the Lunenburg fishing fleet. Eager to Read MoreLire la suite >>
Launching an Icon April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by Emily Sollows The day was March 26th, 1921. Schooner BLUENOSE was set to be launched from the Smith & Rhuland Shipyard, in Lunenburg. But if BLUENOSE was built on land — how did they plan to get it in the water without the technology we have today? The answer is with a big SPLASH! Read MoreLire la suite >>
Building an Icon: Those who worked on building Bluenose April 23, 2021 by Emily Sollows We know that the Smith and Rhuland Shipyard built Bluenose, but who actually cut the timber, hammered the trunnels and caulked the cotton and oakum between planks? Local historian Allan Browne has dedicated two decades to finding the names of the shipwrights and workers who built Bluenose. Do you recognize a relative or have Read MoreLire la suite >>
Boatbuilding – Then and Now April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by Emily Sollows When the original Bluenose fishing schooner was designed and built in Nova Scotia – one hundred years ago – the methods, tools, materials and equipment were very different from those used for today’s fishing boats. This article will explore some of the major factors that shaped boatbuilding then and now. Design When William Roué Read MoreLire la suite >>
The Bluenose Spirit March 10, 2021 by Emily Sollows Hello readers! It’s now the beginning of March – which means it’s time to get excited about celebrating Bluenose 100! The 100th Anniversary of the launching of schooner Bluenose takes place this March 26th, and we’re kicking things off with a virtual celebration starting at 10:00 am AST – we hope you will join us! Read MoreLire la suite >>
