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The highlight of the evening will be the Trust's second book launch in Sackville's 2008 Cultural Capitals year, a major reference work entitled "Shipbuilding in Westmorland County," by author Charles Armour (editor Al Smith). This represents a scholarly achievement by Dr. Armour, long recognized as one of the leading authorities on ship building in the Maritimes. His expertise and personal connection to the greater Tantramar region are the perfect blend, enabling readers to "re-discover" the major shipbuilding industry centred at the Head of the Bay of Fundy - a contribution often glossed over in the annals of Maritime Canadian history. Dr. Armour will be in attendance to discuss his new work. |
Dr. Armour's authoritative book, complete with bibliography, features the six major ship builders of Westmorland County: Christopher Boultenhouse (60 vessels), Henry Purdy (19), Robert A. Chapman (31), William Hickman (18), Gideon Palmer (15), and Joseph Salter (20). An annotated listing includes 578 vessels, presented in chronological order giving the year and date of launch, builder(s), registry information, owners, date and reason for closure. Vessels will also be listed alphabetically, including the type of rig, year built, builder, and shipyard location. Many communities throughout Westmorland County are represented, including: Sackville, Port Elgin, Baie Verte, Tidnish, Dorchester, Rockland, Rockport, Salisbury, Petitcodiac, Moncton, Dover, Shediac, Memramcook, Cape Tormentine, Botsford and Shemogue. Several ship portraits (photos) are reproduced in full colour.
The Tantramar Heritage Trust gratefully acknowledges support of this publication by the Department of Canadian Heritage, through the town of Sackvilleís 2008 Cultural Capitals award.
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