New Glasgow in Pictou County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
A Memorial to the Ship Building Industry
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2019
1. A Memorial to the Ship Building Industry Marker
The locally owned, commanded and manned vessels moved freight on the high seas to the ports of the world.
The growth of New Glasgow from rural trading village to industrial town resulted from the ship building industry.
Master Craftsmen
Captain George McKenzie or Thomas Fraser (Foreman) directed the construction and launching of all of the larger and many of the smaller ships.
From the shipyard’s smithies developed Canada’s first steel making operation, begun by shipyard blacksmiths Graham Fraser and Forrest McKay.
Principal Owner-Builders
James Carmichael • Captain George McKenzie • Hon. Sen. J.W. Carmichael • Charles Sutherland
B.L. Kirkpatrick • Jeffery McColl • Thomas Graham • Charles Cantley • Donald McDonald
The Shipyard owners built ships also for sixty-three local businessmen singly or in partnership.
(back side)
Five shipyards were located on this land, which became a motor vehicle parking lot in 1930; two were immediately south, one opposite on the River’s Bank and one a half-mile down stream on the East Bank.
Erected
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 45° 35.285′ N, 62° 38.783′ W. Marker is in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, in Pictou County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Glasgow Street and Dalhousie Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located along the Pioneer Trail, beside the Glasgow Square gazebo, overlooking the East River of Pictou. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 Glasgow Street, New Glasgow NS B2H 5E1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Glasgow (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain George R. McKenzie (within shouting distance of this marker); George Frederick Cameron (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Industrial Centre Lofts (about 150 meters away); New Glasgow Heritage (about 150 meters away); New Glasgow Town Bell (about 180 meters away); Viola Desmond (about 180 meters away); Carmichael Park (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Glasgow.
Regarding A Memorial to the Ship Building Industry. The town’s location on the East River also made it an ideal launch point for ships both old and new. George MacKenzie, known as the father
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2019
2. Ship Building Industry Marker • back side
(Glasgow Street & MacLean Street in background)
(Glasgow Street & MacLean Street in background)
(Submitted on January 22, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2019
3. Ship Building Industry Marker • wide view
(Glasgow Square Gazebo in background)
(Glasgow Square Gazebo in background)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2019
4. Ship Building Industry Marker • wide view
(East River of Pictou in background)
(East River of Pictou in background)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 22, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
