With summer, comes the impressive collection of Mega super yachts, which cost millions of dollars to Build, and thousands of dollars to rent for a week.
One regualar visitor is the Destination Fox Harb’r Too. She is Owned by Ron Joyce, who was one of the founders of Tim Hortons. It is named after his Fox Harb’r Resort. The Destination Fox Harb’r Is a Sailing vessel, which was also owned by Ron Joyce, But I belive has now been sold.
Each refit is expected to take 18 Months The Halifax Based ships are scheduled as Follows:
(Large Gaps are for Pacific Fleet vessels)
| Fall 2010 | HALIFAX |
| Fall 2011 | FREDERICTON |
| Summer 2012 | MONTREAL |
| Spring 2013 | CHARLOTTETOWN |
| Winter 2014 | ST JOHN’S |
| Fall 2014 | VILLE DE QUEBEC |
| Summer 2015 | TORONTO |
The Chronicle Herald reported today that the Crew of the AFL New England will be departing the vessel to head home by today. The Vessel itself is Under arrest, and will be cared for by the Port Authority until it is sold at court ordered auction to pay creditors, which include the Halifax Port Authority, the Portland Maine Port Authority, The ships agent, and others.
The AFL New England has been stranded in Halifax, Under arrest for unpaid bills after American Feeder Lines lost their German Backers and shut down. The Vessel was moved to Pier 34 after it ran low on fuel while anchored for a month in the basin.
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.
