It was 92 years ago today when the original Bluenose was
launched in Lunenburg. The historic fishing and racing schooner built by Smith and
Rhuland Shipyard hit the water in 1921. Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic Curator Ralph Getson says
it was an overcast day with a little snow on the ground and a light breeze
blowing with the Bluenose was launched around 10 o'clock that morning. He says there was a launch party on board when the vessel
slid into Lunenburg Harbour.
Getson says its a special day to look back at the
craftsmanship of the people of this province. The Bluenose is a national icon and has adorned such items
as the Canadian dime since 1937 as well as the Nova Scotia license plate. (Photo Courtesy of Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic)
