CNHP - Angus J. Walters - Lunenburg, NS
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jiggs11
N 44° 22.547 W 064° 18.673
20T E 395539 N 4914447
Marker recounting the history of Angus Walters, captain of the Bluenose.
Waymark Code: WMPM90
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/19/2015
Views: 11
Marker recounts the exploits of Captain Angus Walters, skipper of the Canadian-icon fishing vessel Bluenose during her heyday as the fastest fishing schooner on the Atlantic.
Marker text reads:
"A legendary sailor and fisherman, Captain Angus J. Walters symbolizes Nova Scotia's seafaring heritage. He won five consecutive International Fishermen's Races at the helm of the famed schooner Bluenose between 1921 and 1938, a source of tremendous pride for Nova Scotians and Canadians, especially during the Great Depression. A highliner captain, Walters landed some of the largest catches brought into Lunenburg Harbour by a sailing vessel. His sailing prowess, ability as a fisherman, and fame brought international attention to the Atlantic Canadian fishery."
This marker was approved in 2007.
Classification: National Historic Person
Province or Territory: Nova Scotia
Location - City name/Town name: Lunenburg
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: Not listed
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