Ships and shipping have been an integral part of Nova Scotian life for hundreds of years. Agriculture, fishing, and timber are just a few of the local industries which rely on shipbuilding to prosper. In this next tale, one has the opportunity to look through the eyes of a master shipbuilder as he surveys the shipyard. Learn the ways of an 1860s shipbuilder and discover just how crucial shipping is to maritime life.

Sails / Preface