The Cable Ship Responder arrived today at noon, and docked at pier 9. One of TE Subcom’s Reliance class of Vessels, Her sister Tyco Resolute was the subject of an episode of Discovery’s Mighty Ships.
She is based in Baltimore. MD.
Algoma Mariner offloading wheat. She arrived today from the Great Lakes. As previously mentioned, Tundra was tied up on the loading side, likely to top up her load of Soy.
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia made its monthy stop in Halifax with the Saudi Abha. A Container and RORO vessel, she is simalar to vessels Used by ACL. NSCSA ships make a monthy stop in Halifax.
UPDATE 13/12 sources say this vessel is bound for the scrapers shortly and this was to be her last trip to Halifax.
Todays arrival was Wet and Foggy. The Chebucto Pilot Precceded her arrival.
In Case you missed it Sunday, You can watch it Here. For Background, See the Previous Post
The Bulker Tundra made it to Halifax yesterday evening. She will likely be toping up her load of Soyabeans, before departing.
Tundra Ran into trouble of Sorel-Tracy after leaving Montreal. She Departed the channel, and got stuck in the mud. She was freed, and after a brief stop in Trois-Rivers, Headed for Halifax.
You can read more about her Grounding here
Yesterday morning was spent with the Nova Scotia Sea School Steam bending and installing replacement ribs for their boat Dorothea. Here is how it was done.
1. Mariniate the ribs in the harbour overnight. Then Steam for 1.5 hours. Remove and pre-bend the rib. (Above) Then, Pas the rib to the crew in the Boat, and bang on it until it conforms (Bellow)
(Above) Use your feet to bend it into shape to fit the hull (Below) work it into the rabbit along the keel
(Above) Done for today – 11 ribs replaced in a morning.
Tomorow Morning I will be taking part in a workshop put on by the Nova Scotia Sea School, on Steam Bending at the Maritime Museaum of the Atlantic. Thier Yawl Dorothea was built in 1994, and is now in need of some TLC, Including replacing various timbers. The work shop will focus on replacing ribs. I plan to take photos, and have a post on that, But heres a video produced by the Sea School on their Boat.
HMCS Toronto arrived in the Nova Dock this Morning. She reportedly will be there for aproximatly 10 days.
The M/V Caruso was the ex CCGS Sir Charles Tupper, and was tied up at the Dartmouth Marine slips. She Caught fire in Oct 2008, and remained where she was as a hulk, until earlier this year, when she disapered, at least partially due to the Kings wharf development.
She was Towed to Marie Joseph NS, and has been Scrapped.
Photo by gerrard via Shipspotting.com
95 years ago today.
