The Captain's Log

Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.

Day's Run

Day’s Run – 27 June, 2019

The time log of our passage through the locks of the Saint Lawrence Seaway continues: 0100 in Snell Lock 0120 Pilot exchange 0135 clear Snell …

Day's Run

Day’s Run – 26 June, 2019

Today was the day we travelled through the locks of the St Lawrence Seaway. This is the time log from the ship, to give you …

Summer 2019

Day’s Run – 25 June 2019

0530 There was a delay with the pilot and Picton Castle was put in the queue. Asked to call again in the evening for an …

Summer 2019

Day’s Run – 24 June 2019

1345 Seaway inspectors Lauzon and Wood board. Boat transfer through Longueuil Club Nautique and the captain gave the boat’s a new Picton Castle truckers cap …

Summer 2019

Day’s Run – 23 June 2019

An early start expected tomorrow morning 0340 for 0400 pilot & heave up both anchors as the Harbour pilot is confirmed for 0400 and will …

Summer 2019

Day’s Run – 22 June 2019

Ship’s work: To get through the St Lawrence Seaway locks, we need to make ourselves as skinny as possible – so take in anything that …

Summer 2019

Day’s Run – 21 June 2019

Ship’s work: Paint buff bulwarks, lower masts, port side galley house & fo’c’sl head trim, spot paint buff where possible Spot paint red and green.  …

Summer 2019

Day’s Run – 20 June 2019

20 June 2019 Ship’s work: Finish rigging canal fenders, stowing the hold and commenced painting fiddley deck plates, finish prep engine room ladders for painting …

Great Lakes 2019

Bound for the Great Lakes

It’s been a bit quiet here on the Captain’s Log for the past couple of weeks while we’ve all been busy getting Picton Castle ready …

Lunenburg

Three Tall Ships To Sail From Lunenburg

Bluenose II, Pride of Baltimore II, and Picton Castle will sail out of Lunenburg harbour together on Saturday June 15, starting around 10:00am. All three …

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