The Bluenose

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1. Launched on March 26, 1921, "The Bluenose" was a magnificent ship. What type of ship was she? Schooner Battleship Galleon Trawler

2. Which Nova Scotia town was the launching site of "The Bluenose?" Halifax Lunenburg Yarmouth Dartmouth

3. Mr. William H. Dennis donated a trophy towards a race for any working sailors who wanted to compete. What was the name of this race? Worldwide Fishing Race International Fisherman's Race North American Fishermen's Series Atlantic Fishermen's Sport Race

4. As the years passed, the "Bluenose" was sold for coastal trading in the Caribbean. How did she meet her fate in 1946? Caught fire and burned Struck a reef Sank in treacherous seas Retired to a shipyard and rusted away

5. On July 24, 1963, the "Bluenose II" was launched. Why was this schooner built? As a joke As a memento to fishing schooners To commemorate fishermen of Canada For the purpose of prestige

6. The "Bluenose II" cost $208,600.00 to build and she was financed by the Oland Family. Who are the Oland Family? Nova Scotia shippers Nova Scotia Provincial Aid Organization Nova Scotia law firm Nova Scotia brewers

7. The "Bluenose II" does not officially race. What is her purpose? Symbol of Nova Scotia Tourist Attraction in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Goodwill Ambassador All of these

8. The song "Bluenose" is found on the albums "Turnaround" (1978), and "Home in Halifax" (1994). Who is the Canadian folk singer who released the song "Bluenose" on these albums? Stan Rogers Shania Twain Tom Connors Celine Dion

9. The "Bluenose" is not just commemorated on stamps and coins. How else is she commemorated in Nova Scotia? Nova Scotia provincial flag Nova Scotia passport covers Nova Scotia licence plates Nova Scotia health card image

10. How did the "Bluenose" get its name? Nova Scotian love of the word Nova Scotian slang word for cod fish Named after a butterfly Named after a type of anchor