Yearly Archives: 2012

AFL New England Likely to Be SOLD

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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.

Tall Ships Circa 1984

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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.

French Navy Sail Training Vessels Belle Poule and Étoile

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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.

Second Hero Class Vessel Rolled Out. Corporal Kaeble V.C.

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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 Germans have Departed

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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.

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