Nova Scotia’s Bluenose II schooner to undergo C$14M refit

(LUNENBURG, Nova Scotia) — Bluenose II, Nova Scotia’s provincial ambassador vessel, will undergo a C$14 million refit, the Canadian Broadcasting Service reported. The schooner will sit out the 2010 tourist season as a result of the project. Officials plan to replace decking materials and hull wood to improve its compliance with modern safety standards.

 

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By Professional Mariner Staff