HMCS Charlottetown Arrived back in port just after 5pm..
Not sure why..
they are currently proceeding through the narrows to the basin.
UPDATE:
The ship was sent to the Degausing Range to deal with a Magnetic field, which can cause problems with mines. As of 11pm, she had departed.
HMCS Charlottetown sailed just after 10am for the Mediterranean to support Canadian Interests in Libya.
Good Luck, and have a safe Voyage!
HDMS ABSALON
USS BOONE
HNLMS AMSTERDAM
FGS KARLSRUHE
FGS SPESSART
Several other American Ships arrived as well this morning and tied up at the ocean terminals.
Named after the flag ship at the Battle of Traflger, HMS Ark Royal is also the Current Royal Navy Flag Ship.
She arrived in Halifax this morning with several other British warships (tied up at the Ocean Terminals) for the International Fleet review.
She (and many others) will be open for tours this coming weekend.
The Naval Centenial:
Parades, proclamation mark 100th anniversary of navy
Navy celebrates centennial by restoring historic insignia
We’re proud of our namesake
Steep staircase leads to seafarers’ tales
Hatches finally open for women
Why a small loop of gold braid means so much to our navy
Port News:
CN, Halifax port and terminal operators create supply-chain partnership
Group spreads word on navy’s ‘big day’ – Naval centennial May 4 with events all summer
Celebrating Canada’s navy’s centennial
Black Pearl comes to Port of Halifax
Container shipper CMA CGM is upgrading to a weekly service at the Port of Halifax.
Princess plans more cruises to Canada and New England for 2011
Port Traffic Improves:
Figures point to port’s recovery
Halifax breakbulk cargo up 30.3 percent
Port’s pulse takes turn for the better
Halifax Container Throughput Climbs 41.4 Percent
Shipping Lobster by Ship:
New way to ship lobster
And Some History:
Pictures wisely chosen for Wartime Halifax
Fairmiles took on important role of coastal patrol, some were built here(Book Review)
World War II frigate named for Carleton Place recalled during special presentation on Tuesday
Super-size container ships will stop in Halifax New Service to Halifax – Nine post-Panamax vessels are part of the newly enhanced service. The vessels are part of a vessel-sharing arrangement with Mitsui O.S.K (MOL).
and
Shipping Lines Open New US – Asia Container Route In May
No-name boats did yeoman’s service: Fairmiles largely forgotten but played big role in escort, coastal patrol during WWII
Also April 14th was the 98th anaversary of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.
