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Photograph of the "Ladysmith" being built

Photograph of the "Ladysmith" being built

Item is a photograph of the Ladysmith, barguentine. The caption on the front reads, "The Ladysmith, Lower Economy, 1902." The writing on the back states that the ship (698 tons) was built at Lower Economy, N.S., in 1902 by G.M. Cochrane.

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

Drawing of the Bluenose II

Drawing of the Bluenose II

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.

Drawings of details of the hull and gaff of a ship

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.
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.
Drawing of the Maritime Supplies and Exchange warehouse and the electrical supply for Bluenose II

Drawing of the Maritime Supplies and Exchange warehouse and the electrical supply for Bluenose II

Item is a drawing of the Maritime Supplies & Exchange warehouse and the electrical supply for the Bluenose II. The warehouse is shown from above and from the side. Part of the electrical diagram is crossed out. The drawing was completed by O. K. Gashus for Yeatman, Endal & Company of Halifax, Nova Scotia. See MS-4-135, Box 156, Folder 4 for related documents

Drawings of proposed electrical arrangements and modifications to propoulsion shafting for the Bluenose II

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.
Existing electrical arrangement of Bluenose IInd 32 volt D.C. & 115 volt A.C.

Existing electrical arrangement of Bluenose IInd 32 volt D.C. & 115 volt A.C.

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.
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.

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 incoming correspondence — "B"

File contains correspondence from the Bakelite Corp., Lieut. Pat Baldwin, Bank of Nova Scotia, John Barkhouse, Bill Barnes, A.M. Bell, Charles R. Bell, R.P. Bell, Austin P. Bennett, C.L. Bennet, Phyllis Blakely, Fessenden S. Blanchard, William Bliss, G.W. Boudreau, Briggs & Co., C.S. Bruce, D.G Butterfield and Douglas Byers.

This file also contains drawings of boats and a copy of the script of a broadcast on the Schooner Bluenose by C.L. Bennet.

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

File contains correspondence from Dr. Gordon F. Mack, Macotta Company of Canada Ltd., Marine Rigging & Trading Co., Maritime Hospital Service Association, Maritime Steel & Foundries Ltd., Fred L. Martin, John R. Mason, William H. Matters, I. Matherson & Son, J.M. Mathes, P.B. Medaris, C.F. Mellin, Merriman Bros. Inc., Mersey Hotel, Milne, Gilmore & German, Molson's Brewery Ltd., John Monks & Sons, Harold M Mossler, and Mount Desert Yacht Yard Inc.

This folder also contains a 4 pages instructions document titled How to socket steel wire rope.

W.J. Roué's incoming correspondence — "Mac/Mc"

File contains correspondence from Angus L. Macdonald, J. Vans Macdonald, McDermaid Agencies Ltd., Dr. G.K. Macintosh, H.P. MacKeen, J.C. MacKeen, I.A. MacKenzie, J.I. Maclaren, J.C. McPherson, McInnes MacQuarrie & Cooper and G. Roy McWilliam. The correspondence from G. Roy McWilliam also had a photograph of the "Gulf Ranger" which was taken out of this folder and put in PB Box 17, Folder 12.

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 — "V - Y"

File contains correspondence from W.H.R. Van Dam, D.C. Van Splunter, Captain J. Vatis, Vivian Engine Works Ltd., A. Wareham & Sons, Washington Belting & Rubber Co., Lt. Col. Westmoreland, J.J. Whelan, Prescott C. Wilson, Henry J. Winde Co., Yachting Publishing Corp. and J.E.M. Young.
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