Post by Nittro on Jun 9, 2011 7:55:14 GMT -5
Yesterday at Portsmouth Olympic Harbor in Kingston, the new MNR research vessel, the Ontario Explorer, was commissioned and christened in style. Dignitaries from all levels of government were there to recognize the importance of this investment and wish the crew/team well. Vessels from the Canadian Coast Guard and OPP were also there for the ceremony.
Details of the event can be found at the following link
www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3161734
Some photos:
the Town Crier
the christening
the Ontario Explorer crew and researchers
commissioning the Ontario Explorer with the raising of the Canadian flag and ship's pennant, the Ontario flag and the American flag (note: the US flag recognizes the joint research/management activities on Lake Ontario)
plenty of well wishers to mark the event
the bridge is equipped with all the latest in electronics, but still bears a wooden wheel by special request.
the stern of the vessel opens to accommodate the trawling gear
the new research vessel, the Ontario Explorer
Details of the event can be found at the following link
www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3161734
Some photos:
the Town Crier
the christening
the Ontario Explorer crew and researchers
commissioning the Ontario Explorer with the raising of the Canadian flag and ship's pennant, the Ontario flag and the American flag (note: the US flag recognizes the joint research/management activities on Lake Ontario)
plenty of well wishers to mark the event
the bridge is equipped with all the latest in electronics, but still bears a wooden wheel by special request.
the stern of the vessel opens to accommodate the trawling gear
the new research vessel, the Ontario Explorer
