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BLUENOSE II History Under Sail!
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BLUENOSE II
Lunenburg Marine Museum Society

Schooner BLUENOSE II - 2010 & 2011 RESTORATION SCHEDULE

Schedule may change without notice.
For more information please contact:
Capt Wayne Walters, Director of Operations
(902) 634-8483 or toll free at: 1-877-441-0347

July 8, 2010 11:22 AM

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

The province awarded the Bluenose II construction contract, worth $12.5 million, to the Lunenburg Shipyard Alliance today, July 8, as part of a significant restoration project announced by the provincial and federal governments in May 2009.
The total value of the project is $14.8 million.The federal contribution towards the project will come from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.
"Because of the work about to take place on the Lunenburg waterfront the iconic Bluenose II will continue to showcase Nova Scotia's proud marine heritage to the world for many years to come," said Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage Percy Paris. "Not only is her future secure, we will also create a legacy of good jobs that grow the economy by helping Nova Scotia firms be more competitive for future boat building projects".
"The government of Canada is committed to supporting projects like this one that will promote national pride while strengthening our country's, and our region's economic future," said Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence. "This restoration project provides Nova Scotia with a living legacy of its history and heritage."
The Lunenburg Shipyard Alliance includes Covey Island Boatworks, Lunenburg Industrial Foundry and Engineering and Snyder's Shipyard Ltd. of Daysprings, Lunenburg Co.
The restoration work will take place on the Lunenburg waterfront at Lunenburg Industrial Foundry's facilities. As part of the contract, shipbuilding infrastructure worth $1.5 million will be added to the waterfront as a lasting benefit for Lunenburg.
The alliance was the successful respondent to a request for expressions of interest issued in January, and responded to a detailed request for proposals in June that formed the basis of the final contract.
MHPM Project Managers were selected to manage the restoration on behalf of the province following a tender last fall. Lengkeek Vessel Engineering were hired as the design consultant following a tender late last year.
"That the co-operation of both provincial and federal governments in making this possible is to be highly commended," said Laurence Mawhinney, mayor of the town of Lunenburg. "The Bluenose II project will be a major attraction for visitors to Nova Scotia during the next two years."
Plans are proceeding to provide the public with views of the construction site through a video link at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg. The museum's collection includes a number of artifacts and resources that tell the story of the famous schooner Bluenose whose legacy the Bluenose II helps preserve.
Construction activity will begin immediately with the Bluenose II being moved from its home berth at the museum wharf to the Lunenburg Industrial Foundry site.

July, 2010

On July 5th 2010 BLUENOSE II will commence a restoration project that will see the vessel out of service until March 2012.

The first phase of the project is the deconstruction

There will be no public access during this period for SAFETY reasons. This phase will end in approximately 6 - 8 weeks.

The second phase will be the reconstruction of the hull

There will be limited public access with guides on hand to explain the work being done. This will take place at the Lunenburg Shipyard near where BLUENOSE II and BLUENOSE were built. This phase is expected to be complete by April 2011..

The final phase will be the rigging and trials

There will be public access to the dock only. This work will be carried out by the regular crew. This work will be done during the months of April and May of 2012 after the main work has been completed in March of 2012.

Announcement - March 3, 2010

The province has short-listed a consortium of Nova Scotia shipbuilders for construction work to restore the schooner Bluenose II.
The Lunenburg Shipyard Alliance was the successful respondent to a request for interest issued in December.
The consortium includes Covey Island Boatworks, Lunenburg Industrial Foundry and Engineering of Lunenburg and Snyder's Shipyard Limited of Dayspring, Lunenburg Co.
"This is another crucial step in securing the future of Bluenose II," said Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage Percy Paris. "The Lunenburg Shipyard Alliance brings together the experience and know how of three world-class Nova Scotia companies, and ensures the investment to preserve this icon flow to the provincial economy."
(source: NS TCH)

Announcement - December 17, 2009

Nova Scotia's sailing ambassador Bluenose II is closer to a planned restoration with the announcement that contracts have been signed with a project manager and design consultant. (source: NS TCH)
68 Bluenose Drive, PO Box 1363, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, B0J 2C0.
Phone (902) 634-8483
www.schoonerbluenose2.ca
"BLUENOSE II" & the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
are operated by the Lunenburg Marine Museum Society