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Canada'S First Shipyard. The Ship Building Industry Really Started With The Arrival Of Intendant Jean Talon At Quebec In 1665. In 1670, He Established The First Shipyard On The St. Charles River, Where It Enters The St. Lawrence At Quebec. He Is Shown In This Photo Discussing The Ship Building With The Shipwright. Another Man Is Kneeling Determining A Curve. Workers At The Left Are Ripping Long Planks With A Saw. The Model And The Ship Beyond Are Typical Of The Period. In France Fully Rigged Models Up To 30 Feet Were Pretested On Miniature Lakes With A Crew Of Seamen Aboard |
Construction ▪ Costumes ▪ Exploration ▪ Labour ▪ Personalities ▪ Ships |
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