CARTOONS – Things you might not know about St. Stephen NB back in the 1950s

Did you know??? St. Stephen had the first electric lights in Canada? I was the first European settlement? Had an international Fire System? Supplied a foreign country with water? St. Stephen & Calais Celebrated 4th of July? The following images … Continue reading CARTOONS – Things you might not know about St. Stephen NB back in the 1950s

LOOKING BACK – The Majestic Steamer – St. John River in NB – c. 1906

The Majestic was the first steel hulled steamer to run up and down the St. John River back in 1906. The wreck can still be seen and visited today. Follow this link to review a variety of printed copies. Follow … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – The Majestic Steamer – St. John River in NB – c. 1906

LOOKING BACK – “The Viking” Filled with Passengers, West Isles, NB

Once an important ferry in the West Isles area of the Bay of Fundy, we’ve updated and colored a version of “The Viking” (Called Vicking in the original B&W post). Check out the comparison with the original.  Follow this link … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – “The Viking” Filled with Passengers, West Isles, NB

LOOKING BACK – “The Viking” at Richardson Boat Shop, Deer Island, NB

Once an important boat shop in the Bay of Fundy, this updated and colored version is for an old ship called “The Viking”. Check out the comparison with the original.  Follow this link to review a variety of printed copies. … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – “The Viking” at Richardson Boat Shop, Deer Island, NB

LOOKING BACK – Vintage Sailboat Reliance Passing Through – Colorized Update

Not sure where this was taken, but assume it was “passing through” the Quoddy area many years ago. Follow this link to review a variety of printed copies. Follow this link for images & references and to download and print … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Vintage Sailboat Reliance Passing Through – Colorized Update

LOOKING BACK – The SS Rose Standish 1912 – Colorized Update

The S.S. Rose Standish was a coastal passenger vessel built in 1912 and operated by the Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company of Boston. Follow this link to review a variety of printed copies. Follow this link for images & references and … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – The SS Rose Standish 1912 – Colorized Update

TREASURE – P.E.I. man believes he has found oldest European artifact, wants verification

  Treasure hunter has contacted the Royal Ontario Museum for help in determining age of items Lindsay Carroll · CBC News · Posted: Aug 18, 2016 7:00 AM ADT | Last Updated: August 18, 2016 Rick Barton sits at his dining room table in … Continue reading TREASURE – P.E.I. man believes he has found oldest European artifact, wants verification