CSS Acadia (Side 2)

CSS Acadia (Side 2). . The ship in dry dock at Halifax Shipyard, 2010. Sacrificial anodes, which corrode more quickly than the hull, are mounted below the waterline. MMA French: Le Xavier en Cale se`che au chattier naval d’Halifax en 2010. Des anodes sacrificielles, qui rouillent plus vita que la toque, sont place`es sur la care`ne. MMA , CSS Acadia is a beautiful reminder of its era, the fiends Edwardian riveted steel-hulled vessel remaining in the world today. Following decommissioning in 1969, the ship was designated a National Historic Site and has welcomed thousands of visitors from around the world. To ensure Acadia’s longevity, conservation and restoration efforts are constantly ongoing- the tasks are varied and challenging but crucial to the museum’s stewardship role. , French: , Le CCS Acadia Est un Bel Exemple de son e`poque, le meilleur navire a` coque en acre riveter de l’epoque edwardienne encore en existence. Apre`s sa mise hors service en 1969, le navire est de`signe` lieu historique national et il accueille depuis des millers de visiteurs de partout au monde. Pour assurer la longe`vite` de l’acacia, des travail de conservation et de restoration sont tour jours en cours; les ta`hes sont varie`es et difficile, Mais essentielles puisque le muse`e est responsible du navire. , Captions: , Originally teak, the ship’s deck was replaced with Douglas Fir. In 2018/19, the entire wooden deck was removed, the steel beneath was conserved and strengthened, and new fir decking was installed. MMA, Gerry Lunn, 2019 , Although the ship can no longer move under its own power, its triple-expansion steam engine is kept well-oiled and is turned regularly. MMA Randal Tomada, 2013 The ship fully dressed to honor the visit to Halifax of HRM Queen Elizabeth II for the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy in 2010. MMA, Gerry Lunn 2010