Bluenose II Sailing

The Bluenose II is shown as outbound, heading to the Atlantic and away from Nova Scotia's reefs, and rocky shore. ... more

by Marilyn McNish

Original - Sold

Price

Not Specified

Dimensions

16.000 x 12.000 x 1.500 inches

Title

Bluenose II Sailing

Artist

Marilyn McNish

Medium

Painting - Acrylic On Canvas

Description

The Bluenose II is shown as outbound, heading to the Atlantic and away from Nova Scotia's reefs, and rocky shore.

Bluenose II - The legend reborn
Bluenose struck a reef off Isle aux Vache, Haiti on 28 January 1946. Despite the loss, the legacy and admiration for the once mighty schooner lived on in the hearts and minds of Canadians — especially Nova Scotians.
In 1963, Bluenose II was launched. It was built by many of the same people who had worked on the original vessel at the same shipyard in Lunenburg. The project was financed by Oland Brewery to advertise their products, while also promoting Nova Scotia's maritime heritage and tourism. William Roué, the designer of the original Bluenose, endorsed the vessel. Captain Walters sailed on the maiden voyage.
Bluenose II was gifted to the Government of Nova Scotia in 1971. It continues to serve as Nova Scotia's sailing ambassador — an enduring symbol of the province — living history under sail.

Many thanks to the following groups for featuring Bluenose II Sailing: World Landscape Lovers of Art, Created by My Hands and No Place Like Home.

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July 18th, 2019