Lots of Work Ahead for Restoration of the Historic Ship Hector

Nov 8, 2022 | Local News

The project manager for the restoration of the historic ship Hector says a lot of work lies ahead.

The replica ship Hector, taken prior to its removal from the water

Vern Shea says they hope to have the vessel lowered back into the water by crane next September, in time for the 250th anniversary celebrations of the original Hector’s arrival in Pictou.

Shea says after that, there is still a lot of work be done before public sailings can take place

 

 

Recently, the team restoring the vessel was inundated with offers of old growth wood from trees down by post-tropical storm Fiona.  Shea says the wood will be milled in the spring and used in the ship’s interior.

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When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

989 XFM is very proud to be the winner of the 2020 Station of Year – Small Market award.