by Hank Ghittino
Member since 14-Nov-2015
Build Type: Kit→ Model Shipways
Country: Canada
Era: 1914-1945
Length Range: 080-125 feet (24-38m)
Model Material: Wood
Model Type: Static
Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail
Scale: 1:100
Subject Type: Vessel→ Working→ Fishing
About the Vessel
Bluenose was built to be a Canadian Grand Banks fishing schooner and to compete in the International Fishermen’s Race. In 1921, it won the trophy and continued to be a celebrated fishing vessel and racer thru 1938. Bluenose became a provicial icon for Nova Scotia and an important Canadian symbol in the 1930, until it was wrecked in 1946.
Model Image
Links
- Model of Bluenose by HRSMS member Bruce Brown
- Wikipedia