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Published: August 25th 2018
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Hotel/cottages along the route into Lunenberg
As always, snapped this photo because of the colorful little cottages. Today our plan was to check out the brews at Saltbox Brewery in Mahone Bay and then see the Bluenose II. We found out that the Bluenose was scheduled to be at the dock by 3:30 and we could board her by 4:00. We took the scenic route into Lunenberg and were not disappointed. The route followed along the harbor into the southern end of the city. As we came around one of the bends, we saw the Bluenose with a sail up headed into the harbor. By the time I found a place to stop and take a picture, they had dropped the sail. ? Since it was obvious we were not going to see her at the dock at 3:30, as it was already 3:30 and she was still 15-20 minutes out, we decided to head to Mahone Bay first.
We ordered a flight of 6 beers and waited for the Korean food truck to arrive. After a flight of 6 and 2-18 oz beers, we knew we were not going to be able to wait for the guys to get their food set up. We headed to Lunenberg to see the Bluenose.
Information from NovaScotia.com History of the Bluenose
The original Bluenose was built in Lunenburg’s legendary Smith and Rhuland Shipyard to compete for the International Fisherman’s Trophy. In October 1921, the Bluenose won her first race and for the next 17 years, she defeated all contenders. In 1928, the Bluenose defeated the Thebaud in the final race series and was named Queen of the North Atlantic fishing fleet. The Bluenose had become the pride of Nova Scotians and in 1937, the Canadian dime was changed to include an image of the mighty ship.
In 1942, despite the efforts of Bluenose Master, Captain Angus J. Walters and others to keep the ship in Nova Scotia, the vessel was sold to the West Indian Trading Company. Four years later the Bluenose struck a Haitian reef and sank.
Building the Bluenose II
In 1963, the Bluenose II was built from identical plans as the Bluenose. She was built in the same shipyard of Smith and Rhuland by some of the same men who had constructed her mother before her.
Bluenose II was sold to the government of Nova Scotia for $1 in 1971 by the Oland family of Halifax and has served
Lunenberg Harbor
I loved the view of the harbor with the colorful buildings in the background. I didn't realize that the Bluenose II would be moored to the dock next to the 2 large red buildings on the left (see photo taken from the deck of the BNII below). as Nova Scotia’s tall ship sailing ambassador ever since.
After our walk along the docks of the Bluenose II, we were in search of dinner. We found a nice little deli called the Salt Shaker Deli and Inn (earlier we had Salt Box beers, why not the Salt Shaker Deli for dinner). It ended up being a wonderful choice. The skies were a little cloudy and a few sprinkles were falling, but we opted to set outside on the patio. We were not disappointed, neither by the seating nor the food. We ordered 2 cold beers and a Margherita pizza. I have to say, it was probably the best Margherita pizza I've ever had. Rather than fresh basil, they used a basil oil. It permeated the other ingredients on the pizza very nicely! It turned out to be a very nice afternoon.
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