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h.m.c.s. sackville

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  • h.m.c.s. sackville
    HMCS Sackville, the last remaining Flower Class corvette in the world...
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    • janeburns1 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      As a former U S Navy enlisted, I am gratified to see this ship on public view and in such pristine condition. We always make time to visit on our yearly trip to Halifax from Colorado. Be sure to stop at the gift shop near the ship.
    • Willy1805 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      This is a piece of art! Conserving our maritime history and naval commitment to peace this ship represents much of what is so good about Canada. They built a whack of these in WWII and when the war was over dismantled them and went back to business and agriculture.. It is remarkable they managed to save one .. BUt with all steel things they rust ... i sure hope they have a long term plan to save our Canadian Maritime History it would be a shame to see this gem sink in the harbour. Well done to the team keeping her going..
    • Lewis_the_Barman 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      Many of us will know about this class of warship from the Nicholas Monserrat book "The Cruel Sea", later made into a film. It was a real treat to actually get to see one first hand.Difficult to believe that such a small ship with open decks and bridge braved the North Atlantic winter storms all through WW2. In particular check out the depth charge launchers on the aft deck.The boat is being slowly renovated with some disruption to visitors. When I visited the bridge was closed.One hopes they get the money (it's a Trust) to give an even better picture of what like must have been like below decks where 80 men lived.Well worth a visit to see the last boat of its kind. Inexpensive.
    • retireeVancouver 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      The HMCS Sackville seemed like a small ship to me with big responsibilties of guarding other ships filled with Canadian WWII troops or cargo bound for Europe while sailing in a convoy across the Atlantic Ocean. After the war it performed other duties until it was retired in the 1980's and today is Canada's oldest naval ship. There is a small fee ($3) to walk around the ship but at a half an hour before closing at 5pm, we were allowed aboard for free. If you are going to the Maritime Museum the admission price includes a visit on the Sackville. In a half an hour, we saw the unbelievable cramped sleeping quarters for some of the sailors like hammocks strung over the dining room tables! It always amazes me to peek into the kitchens of these tight quarters and realize how many men got fed from this one-man sized cooking area. The first aid room was even smaller so hopefully that meant there was not much need beyond a bandaid or some pills. The captain's quarters was more roomier with an interesting phone connection to the bridge. Seems one just hollers into it. On the decks I saw defensive weapons. Small barrels filled with TNT were in position ready to be released. There was 1 cannon, machine gun, and life rafts. Interestingly enough, the captain's view of the front of the ship was blocked by this cannon so he had to use longitude and latitude to navigate. No area of the ship seemed to be off limits. Even the engine room was open with a cat walk so one could be right inside looking down at the engines...a smelly place even today. There was a button to push to get an audio explanation of the engine room. Worth the time and gives an insight into what a convoy ship looked like.
    • BoscUlrich 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      The H.M.S. Sackville was an interesting spot to visit. Very informative and they have done a nice job attempting to re-create life on the last remaining Flower Class Corvette in the world.
    • LoraineW70 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      Buttons to select language of the relevant information. Active duty personnel welcome you aboard. Very well presented - very glad I took the time. Sr. discount appreciated.
    • andrewlgc 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      This is an historic ship painted in strange camouflage moored at the quayside. We paid our dues and wandered aboard. By pressing buttons at various locations a recorded narrative is played. This was most helpful as despite there being a couple of ratings aboard carrying out maintenance, not one person spoke to us during our visit. Shame.
    • GillyB57 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      It is always interesting to poke about old ships - each one has a different story to tell. Probably more of interest to older generations, especially those who were in the services during the war years. Life was hard and dangerous in those days and it shows what people had to put up with for long periods. It is staffed by very enthusiastic volunteers who will answer all your questions.
    • 406ema 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      The history of the ship is interesting, but I don't think it is worth paying a fee to go on board. I will admit I overheard a older British man chatting with the sailor about the war and the ships use during that time. So perhaps you have to have connection to find the need to go on board.
    • 448timp 图标 图标 图标 图标 图标

      Learned the story of the ship and men found it interesting cheaper if you get the tickets in maritime museam
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