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Grand Old Lady

A personal tribute to the CSS Acadia

by Rod Desborough, an old friend

Softcover
Flexible, high-gloss laminated cover
Hardcover, Dust Jacket
Linen cover with full-color dust jacket and flaps
Hardcover, ImageWrap
Cover design is printed on the hardcover
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About the Book
This book is a personal reflection, in words and pictures, of the history of the former Canadian hydrographic survey ship and naval vessel, the CSS Acadia, currently the largest artifact at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax, NS.
Features & Details
  • Primary Category: History
  • Project Option: Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
    # of Pages: 40
  • Publish Date: Aug 21, 2011
  • Keywords Pictou, Canada, Titanic, Bartlett, Hydrographic, Newfoundland, Acadia
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About the Creator
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Rod Desborough
Halifax, NS, Canada

Although I have a long association with the CSS Acadia, my working career, as a projects manager for a major oil company distanced me from the sea and ships. However, I have "messed around in boats" since childhood and currently sail in Halifax on Aurora, a 36 foot sloop. Other interests range from HO model train collecting, growing grapes for homemade wine, volunteering and travelling with my wife Kay.

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