Tag Archives: Nova Scotia

Primo and Polar Prince

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Katherine

Primo and Polar Prince in Lunenburg I love to research wonderful things such as history, and the name and details of ships. Presenting fundamental information is part of being a photojournalist, and  is as important as the photograph itself. There … Continue reading →

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Primo

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Katherine

Primo in Lunenburg Primo was built in by 1964 as a trawler for St.Lawrence Sea Products Co. She was subsequently purchased by Amos Brannan & Sons Ltd in 1977, Fishery Products International Ltd in 1988, and Dawson Moreland & Associates … Continue reading →

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A lobster fishing shed

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Katherine

A lobster fishing shed – Bayport, on the Lower South Cove

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A bit of Bayport

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Katherine

Just a nice section of Bayport, on the Lower South Cove of Lunenburg Bay

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Briella Anne

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Katherine

The fishing boat Briella Anne in Bayport

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Camp Norway

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Katherine

Camp Norway memorial, looking toward downtown Lunenburg In 1940 Norway had the third largest ocean going merchant fleet in the world, with about 1100 ships. When Nazi Germany invaded the country on the 9th of April of that year, 1024 … Continue reading →

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A quiet day at Bayport

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Katherine

A quiet day at Bayport, looking over Lower South Cove toward Feltzen

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The big white golf ball

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Katherine

You may know what the big white golf ball is if you live bear CFB Greenwood, but if you’re just traveling around the Annapolis Valley this large white object on Stronach Mountain might be a bit of a curiosity. Area … Continue reading →

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Kiviuq I – ex Tulugarnaq

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Katherine

Kiviuq I in Lunenburg Arctic Fisheries Alliances (AFA) owns and operates two 30 metre (99’) steel fixed-gear fishing vessels: the Suvak (ex Genny and Doug) and the Kiviuq. They are sister ships and are equipped with freezing-at-sea capabilities. The Suvak … Continue reading →

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Church Grove Cemetery Company

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Katherine

In 1851, Rev. Robert Stewart came from Ireland to the community of Wilmot and Melvern Square, preaching in the local schoolhouse. In 1853-54 the Covenanter Congregation was officially organized and David Cruikshanks and Daniel Morrison were named elders. The church … Continue reading →

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