The Pirate Ship is a photograph by Barbara McMahon which was uploaded on August 4th, 2013.
The Pirate Ship
The story has it that this ship was built in Lauzon, Quebec, 1914 and was originally used as a St. Lawrence River ferry. It was called Le Progress.... more
Title
The Pirate Ship
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The story has it that this ship was built in Lauzon, Quebec, 1914 and was originally used as a St. Lawrence River ferry. It was called Le Progress. In 1991 a wooden facade was built over the steel hull and the masts and crows nests were added to make her look like Jacques Cartier's 1535 ship Le Grande Hermine. She was re-named Le Grande Hermine and used as a restaurant in Montreal. After a few moves and some unpaid dock-age fees, she was towed to her present location where she has been ever since. A fire in 2003 burned off all the wood finishing.
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August 4th, 2013
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Comments (26)
Chuck Hicks
NICE. PLEASE POST ON SHIPS BOATS AND DINGHIES
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Chuck for your comment. I am pleased to post to your group SHIPS BOATS AND DINGHIES! Barbara
Karry Degruise
What a awesome capture love the beautiful colors and the silhouette
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Karry for your lovely comment! I'm pleased you like this image. :)
Karen Wiles
CONGRATULATIONS BARBARA for winning THIRD PLACE in the SAILS and SAILBOATS competition!!!
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Sandra Pena de Ortiz for the feature in the Memories and Nostalgia group. Very much appreciated.
Steve Knapp
I often drive by the rusting hull your capture of this vessel gives it the colour and dignity it should have V
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Steve! I too have seen this ship many times, but when I saw there was going to be a colourful sunset I decided to stop. I appreciate your kind comment and support!
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