The Captain's Log
Picton Castle Captain and his crew post of their travels around the world.
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 – 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …