Part 1. A photo essay Our fine 300 ton, 180 foot long solid riveted steel sailing ship at ADAMS & KNICKLEs wharf in Lunenburg at the end of a voyage and thinking about the next one…. Getting the ship ready for sea is a big complex job calling for lots of crew and savvy direction. […]
Getting to sea, blue-water, in the Barque PICTON CASTLE Read More »
In Lunenburg we love to complain about the winter hereabouts.But should I find myself on the dock having a gam with someone, in a short while into that conversation we get around to agreeing that winters really aren’t so bad here in Lunenburg. But the truth is that spring can be cold enough and can
Our stout blue-water barque is snugly, contentedly and safely moored to the welcoming wharves of Adams & Knickle scallop fishing company here in late January. Our own wharf is condemned as we await to hear of plans for renewal. Picton Castle, Bosun School and other working waterfront marine enterprises depend on this wharf. A
Today and looking ahead for PICTON CASTLE – Jan 2025 Read More »
