Lunenburg: Council Baffled By Bluenose II Secrecy

 

Members of town council in Lunenburg are calling for more transparency surrounding the launch of the Bluenose II. The historic sailing vessel is expected to reach the water in July. However, the provincial government is releasing few details on its launch official launch. Councillor Jamie Myra says he can't understand why the province is holding back information surrounding it's launch.



Meanwhile, mayor Laurence Mawhinney says the launch of the schooner will garner international attention and he wants the milestone event to get the attention it deserves.



The historic sailing vessel is undergoing a $15.9 million dollar refit Lunenburg's waterfront. Once the vessel hits the water, it will take another three months to install the masts, sails and boom upon completion. The schooner will feature a crew of 20 people when it resumes sailing in 2013.