Leaving Halifax

As we begin our voyage to Norway, this is one of our last views of Halifax. The long dock area is where we were docked, pier 21.

This is the last view as we sail away. Prior to this picture, the Captain had announced that he would turn the ship in circles until the ship's compass was calibrated. We were relieved to finally be sailing toward Norway once the calibration check was approved.

This fellow came aboard before we left the harbor. I saw him from my perch in faculty/staff lounge and wondered if he was a "terriorist." He had a tool box and began prying open this gray thing in the area marked "crew only" only. He wasn't wearing the typical crew uniform. Later we were told he was setting or calibrating the ship's compass in case the ship's GPS (global positioning unit) malfunctioned.

M.F. just happened to be on our balcony when the harbor pilot positioned his boat against our ship for the compass calibration man to get on board. At this point, we were well out of the harbor after making "lazy circles" in the sea.


The calibration man safely on board, the harbor pilot quickly sails away. Our last touch which Halifax, Sunday, June 15 at 7:00 PM. We planned to set sail at 5:00 PM. However, many students were delayed in NYC and Boston and didn't arrive until shortly before 7:00 PM. There are still students on board without luggage which is due to be delivered to their cabins when we arrive in Norway. Several passengers have donated clothes to them.