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CSS Acadia

Pjila’si * Welcome To the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Bienvenue Au Muse`e maritime de l’Atlan

 
 
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Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 15, 2024
1. CSS Acadia Marker
Inscription. Oceanographer, Veteran, Hydrographer, Home Le CCS Acadia: oce`anographe, ancient combattant, hydrographe, chez-soi Canadian Government Ship (CGS) Acadia during sea trials shortly after her launch in 1913. MMA, MP28.36.35

Le navire du gouvernment canadien CGS Acadia lots d’essay en mer per apre`s son lancement en 1913. MMA, MP28.36.35

Acadia jammed in thick ice, with some hands over the side, during her first hydrographic survey season in the Canadian North, September 1913. MMA, MP28.36.35 L’Acadia pros dans des glace e`paisses Durant sa premie`re saison de releve`s hydrographiques dans le Nord canadien, en septembre 1913. Des membres d’equipage sont descends sur les glaces. MMA, MP28.36.35

In 56 years of Activity Service, this venerable ship served many roles. From its launch in 1913 to its decommissioning in 1969, Canadian Scientific Ship Acadia surveyed Canada’s waters from Sable Island to Hudson Bay and the Eastern Arctic. From their shipboard home, Acadia’s crew of 50 engaged with Indigenous and other coastal communities while creating charts for safe navigation. It is the last ship left afloat to have served in both the First and Second World Wars. Become part of Acadia’s story and tag us at #CSSAcadia.

French:
Ce Ve`nerable Navire Aura Joue` de nombreux roles Durant sea 56 ans de service actif. Depuis son lancement en 1913 just’a` sa mise hors service en 1969, le navire scientifique canadien CSS Acadia a arpente` l’est de l’Artique de meme que les faux du Canada, de l’i^le de Sable jusqu’a` la baie d’Hudson. A` partir de leurs quarters a` bird de l’Acadia, les 50 membres d’equipage ont rencontre` des populations autochtones et d’autres collective`s co^tie`res pendant quails pre`paraient des crates destinies a` la se`curite` de la navigation. C’est le denier navire encore a` lot
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a` avoir servi pendant les deux guerre mondiles. Faites connai^tre l’historie de l’acedia en utilisant le mot-clic #CSSAcadia.

Captions:
On one of its frequent trips to Newfoundland, Acadia visited one of the region's outposts in the mid-20th century. The ship brought news, treats, and entertainment to many, oftentimes isolated communities. MMA, MP28.36.35 King Collection

In the Hydrographer’s Wardroom with an unidentified steward standing, from left to right, hydrographer Connolly, McColl, Fortier, and Teed on a 1913 survey trip to the Canadian North. MMA, MP28.36.35

CSS Acadia is the only ship afloat today to have served the Royal Canadian Navy in both World Wars of the 20th Century and to survive the 1917 Halifax Harbour Explosion. Here, the ship’s officers, crew, and guests gather on HMCS Acadia’s foredeck 1917. MMA, MP28.36.35
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ExplorationWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
 
Location. 44° 38.852′ N, 63° 34.247′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. It is in Waterfront. It is on Lower Water Street.
CSS Acadia Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 15, 2024
2. CSS Acadia Marker
Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1675 Lower Water St, Halifax NS B3J B3J, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: VE-Day Riots / Émeutes du Jour de la Victoire en Europe (here, next to this marker); CSS Acadia (Side 2) (here, next to this marker); Samuel Cunard (within shouting distance of this marker); Mona Parsons 1901-1976 (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Doucette 1912-1944 (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Sailor's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Allan Bundy 1920-2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Entertainment / Divertissement (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
 
CSS Acadia Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 15, 2024
3. CSS Acadia Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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