CCGS Private Robertson V.C. - slo-mo launch

It wasn't the text book launch, with a ship barreling down the launch ways and splashing into the water. No, it was more like a slo-mo version, with the vessel taking the better part of an hour to reach the water, with many stops and starts along the way. The launch ceremony forCCGS Private Robertson V.C. took place at about noon-time.

1. 12:17 the launch starts and the boat begins it slow descent down the launchway. (As seen from the Dartmouth shore.) Dominion Pursuit stands by.

2. 12:31 the boat makes it almost to the end of the launch way. A Connnors Diving inflatible sits off to one side. Its crew had previously checked the submerged launch rails to ensure they were clear.

3. 13:04 with just the tips of the rudder in the water, a shipyard crew has now boarded the boat from the landside.

4. 13:05 the boat begins to make it into the water.

5. 13:07  finally clear of the land, the deck crew can release the cradle so that the boat will float off. Atlantic Oak stands in to assist.

6. Safely in control of Atlantic Willow and Atlantic Oak with CCGC Sambro standing by the flotilla moves off toward pier 9B. (As seen from the Halifax shore)

7. Private Robertson V.C.

But it did happen, the ship made it to the water and was whisked away to pier 9B where final touches will be made.
The first of nine offshore patrol craft for the Canadian Coast Guard, Private Robertson V.C. is a handsome looking craft, which promises to be speedy, but I worry about its sea keeping abilities in really rough stuff.

Private Robertson VC, one step closer to launch

The new CCGS Private Robertson VC is one step closer to launch today as the ship was rotated on the turntable to align with the launch way.
The boat's sleek lines show off much better from this angle than from the previously published stern shots. The shelter forward of the bridge is temporary!

Private Robertson VC

The first of the new offshore patrol vessels has rolled out at Halifax Shipyard. This is the second time the ship has been outdoors-the first was for painting. This time however it appears to be rolled out in preparation for eventual launching.

CCGS Private Robertson VC is the first of the Hero class and as stated before the first of the series was to be Caporal Kaeble VC, but the names were switched for political reasons.

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