Major events in Canada's Nautical history

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  • Halifax Harbour explosion

    Halifax Harbour explosion
    The collision of the Imo and Mount blanc, creating the biggest man-made explosion before the atomic bomb.

  • The Bluenose

    The Bluenose
    Designed by William Roue, the Bluenose won the international fisherman cup with unbeatable speeds. The ship's records were unbeatable for almost 20 years. The photo contains, Captain Angus Walters, sitting beside the Internation fisherman cup.

  • The Battle of the North Atlantic

    The Battle of the North Atlantic
    During World War 2, Hitler tried to destroy the supply shipments boats for the united kingdom. Canada stepped up by producing over 5 million tons of shipping equipment for the war. The image continues a photo of a ship made in Halifax designed to stop Hitler's U-boats.

  • Northwest Passage

    Northwest Passage
    The first commercial use of the Northwest passage opened up many opportunities for trade and transportation of goods around the world. The Royal Canadian mountain police were the first to make commercial use of the passage taking only a season to travel the entire length.

  • The Suez Crisis

    The Suez Crisis
    A crisis involving Britain, France, Israel, and Egypt. Sent to de-escalate the possible signs of war, Canada appeared in Egypt on a peacekeeping mission and was successful. Photo of Lester Pearson, the Canadian and future prime minister, to come up with the idea of an armed peacekeeping force.

  • The St. Laurance Seaway

    The St. Laurance Seaway
    Completion of the St.Laurance seaway, also known as the St.Laurance river allowed large sea vessels to pass between the Atlantic and the great lakes.