11/23/2023 0 Comments Port burwell submarine tour hours![]() The Ojibwa was moved into position in her new location!įrom Larry Jeffery around noon today: This is the progress of Port Burwell’s submarine/museum as of noon today, Wed. The sub will eventually be rolled about 4 football fields up a slight hill to it’s final museum destination." Unfortunately I had to leave at this point. I think it will take another hour or two to get it completely off the barge. The operation had to be slow because the barge had to have water added to the rear and removed from the front to allow for the weight shift as the sub is removed. Watching was slightly more interesting than seeing paint dry. The ‘Handles’ on the sub were welded on in Hamilton to allow it to be carried by the wheel trains, and (I believe) will be removed later. One can see how the next few wheels have risen to allow for the ramp. The wheels will swivel independently as required, and are computerized to remain level. As you can see, the engineers have about 8 wheels off the ramp (about 40 to go). "This was the scene at Port Burwell as of 12 noon today as the Ojibwa is taken off the barge. More Dredging, HMCS Ojibwa Moves to Foot of "Highway 472" Late in Dayįrom Larry Jeffery around noon today as Ojibwa wheels are starting to come off the barge. Saturday morning, the barge was moved ahead slightly but it was determined the bed was still not satisfactory Preparation of the Otter Creek bed continued Friday, hampered Friday afternoon by driving winds and rain. Later that day, photographer Mark Girdauskas record Ojibwa's passage through Lock 7. “It was probably the busiest day here ever in twenty years, the most exciting event ever!” Rosemary Harper who handles calls at the Welland Canals Centre noted that she had received 205 calls on Saturday and more than 280 Sunday morning with Ojibwa inquiries. Catharines residents and visitors from further afield. Parking lots were filled and cars lined the road, with St. They began to gather around 11am to await the sub’s 1:30 arrival. Lock 3, with viewing areas and a visitor centre became a major observation point for sub-watchers on Sunday morning. HMCS Ojibwa started the final leg of her journey to her permanent home in Port Burwell on Sunday November 18th as she made her way from her makeover stop in Hamilton, through the Welland Canal, arriving in Port Burwell on Thursday November 22. "Most Exciting Event Ever" at Lock 3 on Welland Canal as HMCS Ojibwa Passes Through" “From now on you will see a lot of activity here,” said McNeil. Construction of the foundation will start next week. After all the work and struggles, it came down to a simple shout, “Lets get started”, from a happy McNeil. ![]() The groundbreaking began with a big bang when Project Coordinator Dan McNeil, Rear Admiral ret’d set off his miniature starter’s cannon to signal the start of the construction program. It was an exciting day in Port Burwell Tuesday as representatives of the Elgin Military Museum and local dignitaries took part in the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Project Ojibwa. ![]()
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