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Bluenose II proposed modification to propulsion shafting

Bluenose II proposed modification to propulsion shafting

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.
Drawing of the Bluenose II

Drawing of the Bluenose II

Item is a drawing of a side view of the Bluenose II. The drawing includes measurements for the masts, boom, and other parts.
Drawing of a ship with a detail of the gaff

Drawing of a ship with a detail of the gaff

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.
Arggt. "B" : [drawing of main cabin layout]

Arggt. "B" : [drawing of main cabin layout]

File contains two copies of a drawing of arrangement "B" of the main cabin of an unidentified ship, probably the Bluenose II. The drawing shows the placement of berths, tables, a fireplace, and other furniture.
Arggt. "C" : [drawing of main cabin layout]

Arggt. "C" : [drawing of main cabin layout]

File contains two copies of a drawing of arrangement "C" of the main cabin of an unidentified ship, probably the Bluenose II. The drawing shows the arrangement of furniture in the cabin.
Drawing of the interior of the Bluenose II

Drawing of the interior of the Bluenose II

File contains two copies of a drawing of the interior of the Bluenose II by Smith & Rhuland Ltd. The drawing includes a floor plan as well as a cross-section view of the interior, with labels and measurements.
General arrangement : [drawing of the Bluenose II interior]

General arrangement : [drawing of the Bluenose II interior]

File contains two copies of a drawing of the general arrangement of the Bluenose II. The drawing includes a drawing of the lower deck; a drawing of the main deck; a section through aft accommodation looking aft; a section through crews accommodation looking forward; a section through the lounge looking forward; and a section through the hold looking forward. The drawing was produced by R. O'Brien for the Halifax Shipyards Drawing Office. Both copies of the drawing have a stamp of approval from the the Halifax Shipyards Drawing Office.

Timber specifications for three vessels written by William Yeo

  • MS-4-142, SF Box 52, Folder 7
  • Item
  • 1864-1865
This item is the timber specifications for three vessels (c1864-1865). The timber specifications are listed for the following vessels: the Western Queen, the Artisitc, and the Elizza.

Yeo, William

Lockeport Historical Collection

  • MS-4-177
  • Collection
  • 1801-2005

Collection contains documents relating to the mercantile and shipping activities of William McMillan, McMillan was active in the business between 1893 and the early 1930's. Records include receipts, invoices and other material from other merchants he purchased or sold to, correspondence regarding the shipping of those goods, papers regarding the vessels he owned or contracted to sail the material to different parts of the world and correspondence from individuals who ran the ships. Also included are telegram notices, personal correspondence and other material. This collection also contains material from the Locke Family, the Harding Family, all in Lockeport, Nova Scotia. It also contains documents from different individuals in the town of Lockeport.

Part of the material included in this collection is the research of Trevor Bebb. He was working on the shipping history of Lockeport and the surrounding areas and as such has collected a great deal of material. Included in his papers are research notes, photocopies of shipping and customs records, diaries and logs, and printed material.

Bebb, James Trevor

MacDonald and Westaway letterbook

  • MS-4-18
  • Item
  • 1883 - 1886
Item is a microfilm reel containing a letter book from MacDonald and Westaway, dated August 2, 1883 to April 10, 1886.

MacDonald and Westaway

Maurice Evans fonds

  • MS-4-234, Boxes 1-4
  • Fonds
  • 1941-1989
Fonds contains correspondence, contract files, notes, plans, and photographs of various ships Maurice Evans' company worked on.

Evans, Maurice

O'Brien Family fonds

  • MS-4-242
  • Fonds
  • 1838-1876
The fonds consists predominantly of correspondence and vessel papers. The fonds also contains records that document the family's business activity, particularly that of Joseph O’Brien.

O'Brien family

William J. Roué fonds

  • MS-4-39
  • Fonds
  • 1885 - 1964
Fonds contains William Roué's correspondence (1919-1964), design specifications and ship plans (1930-1964), photographs and financial records.

Roué, William

W.J. Roué's correspondence

Series contains primarily correspondence to W.J. Roue from his clients and with shipbuilders. Most files contain incoming correspondence from named individuals; others contain miscellaneous correspondence arranged alphabetically.

Roué, William

W.J. Roué's incoming correspondence — "P"

File contains correspondence from Frank C. Paine, Albert E. Pagan, the Pacific Veneer Company Ltd., C.H. Pearson & Son Hardwood Co. Inc., Pemberton Realty Corp. Ltd., Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co., Piercey Supplies Ltd., Walter Penaud, A.C. Pitfield, C.A. Pitts General Contractor Ltd., Alexander G. Polson, J.P. Porter Co. Ltd., Porter Ritchie Tennant & Riley, Powers Bros. Ltd., Dan Protteau, and Pyke Bros. Ltd.

W.J. Roué's incoming correspondence — "R"

File contains correspondence from Rainnie & Company Ltd., H. Rheaume & Sons Ltd., Phillip Rhodes, George E. Richardson & Son, Rickard and Company, Critchell Rimington, John C. Ritchie, Warren Robar, J. Stanton Robbins, William Robertson & Son Ltd., John A. Roeblings Sons Co., Rollins-Dunham Corp., the Royal Hotel, The Rudder, Russel Bros., Russel-Hipwell Engines Ltd., and J.H. Ryder Machinery Co.

W.J. Roué's incoming correspondence — "S"

File contains correspondence from Saint John Ferry Commission, E.A. Saunders, Saunders & Duffus, Shipping Register and North American Ports, Silver's Agencies Ltd., Simpson-Hurst Ltd., Ken Slater, A. Frank Slauenwhite, Carlos Sommer, Sparkman & Stephens Inc., E. Lloyd Sparling, Pehr Sparre, H.G. Stairs, Stanbury & Co. Ltd., Robert H. Starrett, Stevenson & Kellogg Ltd., Stewart Smith MacKeen Covert Rogers Sperry & Cowan and Sydney Engineering & Marine Railway.
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