Ray’s Legacy

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Katherine
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The lobster fishing boat Ray’s Legacy in Westport, Brier Island

 

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Westport Harbour

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Katherine
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From left to right, the fishing boats Grampy Roger, Expectations III, Ray’s Legacy, Chad & Sisters Two, and Roy’s Boy, in Westport, Brier Island.

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Rebecca Louise No. 1

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Katherine
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The lobster fishing boat Rebecca Louise No. 1 in Westport, Brier Island

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Tykisha-J

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Katherine
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The fishing boat Tykisha-J in Westport, Brier Island

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Morning Star

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Katherine
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The fishing boat Morning Star fishing in the Bay of Fundy

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Peter Island Lighthouse

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Katherine
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The uninhabited Peter Island marks the southern entrance to Sweetcake Cove on Brier Island, and Grand Passage between Brier Island and Long Island. It is famous for its octagonal red and white wooden lighthouse, built in 1909 and designated a Heritage Lighthouse in 2021. The island serves as a bird sanctuary owned by the Nova Scotia Bird Society.

The Peter Island Lighthouse is a tapered, wooden, octagonal tower standing 13.4 metres (43.9 feet) in height. Constructed in 1909, it is the 2nd generation lighthouse on the site. The original lightstation was established in 1850.

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CCGS Westport

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Katherine
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CCGS Westport is a Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue vessel homeported in Westport, Nova Scotia. CCGS Westport is one of ten Arun-class lifeboats operated by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Westport is staffed by a crew of four.

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Margarets Justice

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Katherine

Waiting for the ferry Margarets Justice to take us from Brier Island to Long Island

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Petit Princess

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Katherine
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Petit Princess ready to load at the East Ferry terminal

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Margaret’s Justice

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Katherine
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The ferry Margaret’s Justice transiting across Petit Passage from Tiverton on Long Island to the East Ferry on Digby Neck.

 

 

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