Remains of Two Sailors Found in Inflatable Washes Ashore on Sable Island, Nova Scotia

Last week, a 10-foot inflatable boat with two bodies on board was discovered washed ashore on Sable Island, Nova Scotia. The remains are believed to be of Brett Clibbery, 70, and Sarah Packwood, 60, from British Columbia, who were reported … Continue reading

Bad Week for Containerships, Part 2 — Yantian Express on Fire, Crew Evacuated

On Thursday, a fire broke out in one cargo container on the Yantian Express, a 7,510 TEU container ship, about 1,500 kilometers southeast of Halifax. The fire spread to adjacent containers. The firefighting tug, Smit Nicobar, arrived Friday evening but weather conditions limited what the tug’s crew could … Continue reading

Schooner Larinda Sails into Halifax 9 Years After Sinking

The 86′ schooner Larinda sank in Halifax harbor during Hurricane Juan on September 29, 2003.   She was raised from the harbor bottom and following a nine year restoration has returned to Halifax for this year’s Tall Ship Festival. The design and construction of the … Continue reading