Work to correct the problematic rudder on Bluenose II has begun.
Contracts were finalized this week to have the work completed in Lunenburg.
Snyder’s Shipyard will construct and install the wooden rudder.
Lunenburg Industrial Foundry and Engineering is providing the berth and other services.
Additional rudder components will be fabricated by Canadian Maritime Engineering.
No decision has been made yet as to who will provide the manual steering gear.
All work is projected to fall under the $25 million original budget.
Work will begin at the off-season dock of the Bluenose II before moving to the Lunenburg Foundry’s berth, where Snyder’s Shipyard will install the rudder.
All work including sea trials, is set to be completed during the off-season.
Bluenose II Update https://t.co/r2UnxpCbzD
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