The Norwegian Navy Nansen Class frigate HNoMS Thor Heyerdahl (F 314) arrived just after 7 am for a visit. This visit was previously unanounced. It appears to be a Short visit for bunkers, with a departure some time this afternoon.
Photo bellow courtesy of a reader via our Facebook Page.
Over the coming weeks I’ll be posting a Selection of photos from the very First Tall Ships NS – Circa 1984. First up, We have A visitor from earlier this year – Venezuelan Navy tall ship Simon Bolivar
Next We have a familiar face, The Bluenose II
The Soviet Navy Sail Training Vessel Kruzenshtern, A Difficult get I would imagine in 1984. If the Tug looks familiar, its the Florence M, during her time as Point Vibert with Eastern Canada Towing and Salvage (EC Tug).
Finally we have this unknown American Schooner, I belive to be the Harvey Gamage passing the EC Tug Wharf.
The French Navy sail training vessels Etoile (A649) and Belle Poule (A650) arrived in Halifax this morning and tied up at Tall Ships Quay. They most recently took part in OP Sail events in the US, However are booked for an event in France the week Tall Ships is in Halifax.
Both the Étoile and the Belle Poule joined the Free French Forces during the Second World War, a deed for which they are still honoured by flying the French flag with the cross of Lorraine. They were both Launched on 8 February 1932.
UPDATE: They Depart Tomorow.
The Atlantic Pilotage Authorities new pilot boat Chebucto Pilot arrived in Halifax for the first time yesterday afternoon. She is curently tied up at the Pilot Wharf. behind APA No 1.
This past saturday also saw the rollout of the second Hero Class mid shore patrol vessel – The CCGS Corporal Kaeble VC. She will now be fited with her masts and External fittings prior to launch.
She was rolled out initially for painting on April 6. If the Private Robertson VC’s timelines hold true, She should be in the water Octoberish. (It was arround 6 months from paint to launch for the Robertson) Though i would expect the timelines to get shorter as each vessel is Built.
The Container Ship Stuttgart Express has been tied up at fairview cove for the Past 50 Hours. I Have been informed by a reader that she has suffered from a Bunker leak inside her cargo hold. This would no doubt be a time consuming repair given the cleanup that is likely required.
File Photo
The German Navy departed earlier this morning Between the Hours of 10am-11am. they are bound for Quebec City, to be part of the Rendezvous Naval 2012, which features the German, American and Canadian Naval and Coast Guard Vessels.
Algoma Dartmouth Has just departed the Christina C, at anchor in the inner harbour for bunkers. She departed for Come by Chance NL after 1400.
the CCGS Martha L. Black also arrived this morning and tied up at BIO. Shes an odd sight in halifax, as she is Homported in Quebec City, and Normally works the St Lawerence river.
Photos to follow.
A small Cruise ship, She is meant to ply Coastal Waterways. She is here for the Morning (departs at 1400), and arrived from Lunenburg. A Large Irving Tanker was waiting to top up the fuel tanks, While Pasengers toured the city.
The Great Lakes Cruise Company States:
The Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of America’s great coastal waterways. Renovated in 2009, the Yorktown was built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising. Certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Yorktown flies the American flag and is staffed by friendly and experienced American officers and crew.
257 feet long, 43 feet wide, with a draft of 8 feet, the Yorktown is able to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. And Yorktown’s American registry makes it possible to operate domestic itineraries unavailable to foreign-flag ships.
