File contains an article about the Bluenose II written by James Johnson, a former member of the crew. The article was published in Crier : Atlantic Canada's Monthly News Magazine. Vol. 1, No. 2, August, 1964.
Item consists of two copies of a drawing of the propulsion shafting of the Bluenose II. The drawing includes a plan view of the existing shafting and a detail of the proposed modification, showing the installation of a twin disc coupling. The drawing was completed by G. T. Nelson from the Halifax Shipyards Drawing Office on September 23rd, 1965. The drawing is labelled "DRG. No. MX-625." Both copies of the drawing are stamped and dated by Halifax Shipyards. One copy has a stamp of approval from the Canada Department of Transport, which is dated October 4th, 1965.
Certificates of discharge (1880-1888) indicate Herbert MacDougall's rise in status from serving as an O.S. (Ordinary Seaman) at age 18, to Mate at age 26.
Fonds includes marine protests for various vessels, both sailing and steam ships, ranging in date from 1899-1909. Some protests are incomplete and from unknown vessels. Also included are various papers—mostly from the Maritime Board of Trade—rom Creed's business activities.
File contains a graph of the cross curves of stability of the Bluenose II; a graph of the hydrostatic curves of the Bluenose II; and a top and side view of an unidentified ship, likely the Bluenose II. The two graphs were drawn by J. Rey Mauriz from the Halifax Shipyards drawing office. See MS-4-135, Box 154, Folder 9 and Folder 160, Folder 3 for related records.
Item is a section of a drawing of an unidentified ship, probably the Bluenose II. The ship is shown from above and from the side. The drawing also includes a detail of the gaff. All of the parts of the ship are labelled. The drawing is a reproduction and parts of the original are cut off.
Item is a drawing of the Bluenose II prepared by Smith & Rhuland Ltd. of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The drawing shows a view from above and a cross section of the ship.
Item is a drawing of the Bluenose II in full sail, with measurements for all of the sails. The drawing also includes notes about the measurements for the masts, boom, and other components. The drawing was prepared by Smith & Rhuland Ltd. of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
File contains two technical drawings of an unidentified ship, probably the Bluenose II. One drawing shows the ship from above and from the side and also includes a detail of the gaff. The other drawing shows two views of the ship from the side and one from the back.
File contains three drawings of proposed modifications for the Bluenose II. The drawings include a diagram of the existing electrical arrangement with proposed modifications; two copies of a drawing of a proposed modification to the propulsion shafting; and two copies of a proposed schematic diagram of electrical distribution. All of the drawings were completed at the Halifax Shipyards in 1965. See MS-4-135, Box 128, Folder 16 and Box 153, Folder 3 for related documents.
Item is a technical drawing of the existing electrical arrangement of the Bluenose II. The drawing was prepared on July 19th, 1965 for the Halifax Shipyards as is labelled "Sketch No H.S.L.-BL/EL-2." The sketch is overlaid with proposals for expansions or changes to the arrangement, which are printed in red.
Item contains a ledger listing A.P. Shand's investments in sailing vessels and local companies, dividends received (1873-1893), and a list of assets (1883-1893).
Fonds consists of Marsh's account book with the barque Vibilia and her owners (1869-1882) as well as pilot and customs papers. Also included is a charter contract for the Ellerslie (1886).
Item is a list of vessels taken at Machias and and Penobscot, listed by name and type. The Penobscot Expedition was a 26-day raid led by Sir John Sherbrooke on Hampden, Bangor and Machias, resulting in the British occupation of Castine for the remainder of the War of 1812. The tariff duties obtained there, called the Castine Fund, was used to establish Dalhousie University.
Item is the logbook of the tern schooner Vincent A. White on two voyages: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, to Glasgow, Scotland, from 26 June-7 November 1923; and Lunenburg to Havana, Cuba, from 14 February -2 April 1924.
File contains materials related to the Bluenose II's time at Expo 67. The materials include maps of the St. Lawrence River; drawings of a sandwich board; lists about signage; a technical drawing of the Bluenose II; and a drawing of a souvenir kiosk. See MS-4-135, Box 153, Folder 13 for related documents
Item consists of a photograph of a sketch of the brigantine Dayspring, built by J.W. Carmichael in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, in 1863. This is the ship that the Geddie family traveled on to the South Pacific.
Item consists of a steroscope photograph of eight people from several families, lounging on the deck of the "Dayspring" on its voyage to the South Pacific from Sydney. Pictured are, Rev. J.G. Paton and his wife, Rev. J. Niven and his wife, Mrs. Ella and a boy, and Mrs. Fraser and a boy.
Item is a photograph of Sir Thomas Lipton's first attempt to take the America Cup with his first Shamrock. The cable-ship Mackay-Bennett is visible in the offing on the left.
Item consists of a black-and-white stereoscope photograph, likely taken in 1863, showing three Head Chiefs of north of Santo with Rev. Watt and Rev. Goodwill on the deck of the 'Dayspring.' Also contains an enlarged black-and-white photograph copy of the original stereoscope.
Item consists of a black-and-white stereoscope photograph showing three unidentified Indigenous people from the New Hebrides standing on the deck of the Dayspring.
Item consists of two copies of proposed schematic diagram of the electrical distribution of the Bluenose II. The drawing is labelled "Sketch No H.S.L.-BL/EL-18." The drawing was completed on January 29th, 1965 for Halifax Shipyards. One copy of the drawing includes a table of estimated sea loads that is not present on the other copy
The Shipping Reference Collection incorporates virtually all miscellanous shipping records and reference material that were accessioned as part of "MS-8-Ref." A large portion of the collection consists of reference files on various vessels and shipping lines. A card-catalogue index known as "Master and Mates" provides references to microfilmed vessel papers, trade records, registers, and other related materials. The collection also includes photographs, slides, and published materials such as the Lloyd's Register of Ships.
The accession contains index cards originally stored in 10 small plastic boxes and 1 long cardboard box. The cards were created by Trevor Bebb and contain entries from various shipping registers. The cards describe vessels, captains, and sailors. The accession also contains two oversized ledgers from the nineteenth century and several manuscript sheets of poetry. One plastic box was empty when it entered the archives.
Item is a list of suggested exhibit signs for the Bluenose II. The list includes signs to place on the wharf, on the deck, and on other places on the ship.
Item is a list of suggested exhibit signs for the Bluenose II. The list includes signs to place on the wharf, on the deck, and on other places on the ship.