Author: artmackay
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Whale Watching on the Ancient Windjammer Sylvina W. Beal out of Eastport, Maine
An aerial photo of the Sylvina W. Beal out of Eastport, Maine. Probably the only whale-watching windjammer in Maine. Off Campobello in the Bay of Fundy. Click here to see more versions Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Whale Watching on the Ancient Windjammer Sylvina W. Beal out of Eastport, Maine
NATIVE AMERICANS – Mi’kmaq Places in Nova Scotia
Great image and post online at Facebook February 7, 2023 *—-The Mi’kmaq **are the founding people of Nova Scotia and remain the predominant Aboriginal group within the province. When the Mi’kmaq first encountered Europeans in the 16th and 17th centuries, … Continue reading NATIVE AMERICANS – Mi’kmaq Places in Nova Scotia
LOOKING BACK – My Life & the “Odour of Life” in Passamaquoddy Bay
Many years ago, I worked with the New Brunswick Conservation Council in publishing a book “A Quoddy Region Case Study: Two hundred years of change in the ecosystem and food web”. In addition to doing the graphics and layout, I … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – My Life & the “Odour of Life” in Passamaquoddy Bay
ISSUES – Is the Bay of Fundy an Ecological Treasure or a Superport? You decide.
Be sure to read this from the beginning to the end to learn about the desecration of our Bay of Fundy and the outlook for the future. Continue reading ISSUES – Is the Bay of Fundy an Ecological Treasure or a Superport? You decide.
EXTINCT YOU SAY – If you hear this … you have a Cougar near you!!!
Mountain Lion screaming!!! Parliament Of Owls Originally published on Apr 11, 2015 “So here’s a female mountain. Much to my surprise, she passed by last weekend screaming, probably out looking for a male lion. After she screams, she returns seven … Continue reading EXTINCT YOU SAY – If you hear this … you have a Cougar near you!!!
SHIPS & SHIPPING – A Schaerbeek Schooner 1944 by Rodolphe Schönberg Brussels
A painting created from a vintage image of a Schaerbeek Schooner in Brussels – by artist Rodolphe Schönberg who fought the Nazis in World War II and was ultimately executed by them. Click here to see other versions Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – A Schaerbeek Schooner 1944 by Rodolphe Schönberg Brussels
SHIPS & SHIPPING – The Famous Bluenose at the International Schooner Races in Halifax – 1931
The Famous Bluenose at the International Schooner Races Halifax 1931. Painting is based on a B&W photo from the race. Click here to see other versions. This painting based on a vintage photo of The Bluenose at the inaugural International … Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – The Famous Bluenose at the International Schooner Races in Halifax – 1931
NUCLEAR ISSUES: What if Hurricane IDA or Hurricane FIONA had Struck the Fundy Area?
This was originally written regarding a severe 2015 storm called Patricia that missed the Bay of Fundy back in the day. We have updated it to express concern about hurricanes like IDA and FIONA which placed coastal nuclear plants in … Continue reading NUCLEAR ISSUES: What if Hurricane IDA or Hurricane FIONA had Struck the Fundy Area?
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Ashore at Grand Manan, NB
Based on a photo from the late 1980s, this ship is ashore on the island of Grand Manan in the Bay of Fundy. Click here to check the various versions Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Ashore at Grand Manan, NB
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Vintage images of Ferry from Chester to Tancook Islands, Nova Scotia
Color image created from a vintage B&W image of the ferry from Chester Nova Scotia to Tancook Island. Click here to see more versions. or here to see similar images Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Vintage images of Ferry from Chester to Tancook Islands, Nova Scotia
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Kathleen and David launched May 24 1930 Joseph Gaskill
Kathleen and David launched May 24 1930 Joseph Gaskill – After original B&W photo in the Grand Manan Museum Archive Click here to see more versions Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Kathleen and David launched May 24 1930 Joseph Gaskill
PHOTOS – Church Within a Church – St. George, NB
St. George NB – Church within a Church. Seems 2 churches across the street from each other have come together!! CLICK HERE TO SEE OTHER VERSIONS Continue reading PHOTOS – Church Within a Church – St. George, NB
SHIPWRECKS – More on the Wreck of the Steamship Hestia on Grand Manan.
Exploring the Steamship Hestia on Grand Manan – by Art MacKay Continue reading SHIPWRECKS – More on the Wreck of the Steamship Hestia on Grand Manan.
SHIPWRECKS – Glasgow Steamship Hestia lost off Grand Manan, NB 1909
Glasgow steamer lost – 34 men drowned in the Bay of Fundy. Only 6 survivors. The Glasgow steamer Hestia was wrecked on Grand Manan Island, in the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, in a storm on Monday, and thirty-four of … Continue reading SHIPWRECKS – Glasgow Steamship Hestia lost off Grand Manan, NB 1909
IMAGES: Around the Bay with Art MacKay
55 beautiful images from around the Bay of Fundy for your personal enjoyment and use. Your Donation will help us continue developing this site. Thanks Continue reading IMAGES: Around the Bay with Art MacKay
NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS – Odziozo and Rock Dunder
The Story as illustrated by THEA LEWIS and IAN WEBB – sevendaysvt.com CLICK HERE TO READ THIS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Continue reading NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS – Odziozo and Rock Dunder
SHIPS & SHIPPING: Sailboats in Boothbay Harbor, Circa 1930s
Sailboats were all the thing waaay back in the day. Look at these vessels in Boothbay Harbour, Maine back in the 1930s!! Click here to see available versions Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING: Sailboats in Boothbay Harbor, Circa 1930s
HISTORY: Celebrating Samuel de Champlain’s arrival in Saint John NB -1904
Artwork based on a photo from the NB Provincial Archive showing celebrations for Samuel de Champlain’s arrival in Canada – 1904 Click here to see available versions Continue reading HISTORY: Celebrating Samuel de Champlain’s arrival in Saint John NB -1904
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Loading cars on Grand Manan Ferry III 1960
Loading cars on Grand Manan Ferry III in St. Andrews, NB 1960. Based on photo from Tides Institute Eastport, Maine. Click here to see available versions. Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Loading cars on Grand Manan Ferry III 1960
QUODDY FERRIES – The Mailboat Rex.
SHIPS – Beautiful Bethia – the Figurehead on HMS Bounty.
Beautiful Bethia is a figurehead on the resurrected HMS Bounty. This artwork is based on a photo taken in St. Andrews, NB when the Bounty visited there. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VARIOUS AVAILABLE VERSIONS Continue reading SHIPS – Beautiful Bethia – the Figurehead on HMS Bounty.
RADIOACTIVITY: Jeez … is your dulse radioactive?
Well it seems that radioactive iodine has found it’s way into seaweeds on both coasts. Unfortunately there is little current information that I can find since it seems no testing is done along our Atlantic coast. But we do it … Continue reading RADIOACTIVITY: Jeez … is your dulse radioactive?
HISTORY: The first man to sail alone around the world was a Nova Scotian!
It’s true!! It was Joshua Slocum. Read all about it here!! Continue reading HISTORY: The first man to sail alone around the world was a Nova Scotian!
MARINE LIFE: This tiny shrimp-like Mysid is vital to overwintering groundfish
EXPLORE: New Brunswick Caves – 1903
Looking back to cave explorations in 1903. Wonder what the current status is for these interesting places? Continue reading EXPLORE: New Brunswick Caves – 1903
GLOOSCAP LEGENDS – Chenoo – A cannibal with an icy heart
Another legend from “Glooscap Legends” Continue reading GLOOSCAP LEGENDS – Chenoo – A cannibal with an icy heart
ISSUES: By allowing forest spraying, does Canada breach its legal obligations under the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
Apparently we have been breaking the laws we agreed to for many, many years!! Your Donation will help us continue developing this site. Thanks Continue reading ISSUES: By allowing forest spraying, does Canada breach its legal obligations under the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
MARITIME UNION: “The more things change the more they stay the same!”
ISSUES: The Silent Killers on the Ocean Floor
Around the world thousands of tons of munitions lie rusting on the ocean floor. They consist of both explosives and chemical weapons. As the metal rusts away, the toxic chemicals are exposed causing an environmental wasteland around them. Continue reading ISSUES: The Silent Killers on the Ocean Floor
EXPLORE: Seaglass on Grand Manan Island, NB
Here’s a great article on one excellent seaglass site on Grand Manan Island. Does anyone have other Island sites to recommend? Continue reading EXPLORE: Seaglass on Grand Manan Island, NB
ISSUES: Fracking in NB – Are there two sides to this story?
As fracking raises its ugly head again, this old article still begs the question. Continue reading ISSUES: Fracking in NB – Are there two sides to this story?
RURAL DEVELOPMENT: Ideas that died – The Georgetown Conference, PEI – 2016
Actually, I attended because I had all but given up on rural development here in New Brunswick. Since Ireturned home in 1964 to start my own business, I have been involved in many community initiatives along the Fundy coast. But … Continue reading RURAL DEVELOPMENT: Ideas that died – The Georgetown Conference, PEI – 2016
EXPLORE: Seaglass in PEI from a special website!
Do you love collecting seaglass? Here’s some excellent info on sites on Prince Edward Island! LOTS MORE AT http://peiblog.ca/?s=seaglass Continue reading EXPLORE: Seaglass in PEI from a special website!
PEOPLE: Did the Northmen discover Vinland in North America?
John Wood’s explores documents discussing the presence of Vikings in North America. He quotes the work of Arthur Weise who wrote The Discoveries of America to the Year 1525, published in 1884 and which discusses legends of lands to the … Continue reading PEOPLE: Did the Northmen discover Vinland in North America?
OCEAN POLLUTION: So You Want to Know Where the Ships Are Today?
Marine Traffic around the world at the beginning of 2023. From marinetraffic.com. Bookmark this site to get daily versions. You can zoom in to see what’s happening in your area as well as the name and function of the ships. … Continue reading OCEAN POLLUTION: So You Want to Know Where the Ships Are Today?
CLIMATE CHANGE: Don’t believe Sea Levels will rise and impact our coastal life? Read this!
So you don’t believe Sea Levels will rise and impact our coastal life. Here’s a review of the facts by Art MacKay Continue reading CLIMATE CHANGE: Don’t believe Sea Levels will rise and impact our coastal life? Read this!
NATIVE AMERICANS -Split Rock – The Spirit of Quoddy
Overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay, Split Rock emerges from the beach a short walk from Sipayik, the Passamaquoddy village at Pleasant Point, Maine. It is small, nondescript, and has little if any intrinsic value. Yet Split Rock became the symbol for a … Continue reading NATIVE AMERICANS -Split Rock – The Spirit of Quoddy
SHIPS & SHIPPING – Schooner Aground at Lubec, Maine 1915
The three masted schooner, Lanie Cobb aground at Lubec, Maine 1915 Click here to see more versions. Continue reading SHIPS & SHIPPING – Schooner Aground at Lubec, Maine 1915
EXPLORE: Everything you ever wanted to know about GOLD IN VERMONT!!
Everything you ever wanted to know about GOLD IN VERMONT!! Really!! Continue reading EXPLORE: Everything you ever wanted to know about GOLD IN VERMONT!!
PEOPLE – Native American with Pet Wolf.
“Circa-Mid-1850s. One of the earliest photos of a Native American, this one showing a pet wolf. Unlike the many fearsome myths created about wolves by settlers, Native Americans maintained a close and respectful relationship with wolves and had domesticated them … Continue reading PEOPLE – Native American with Pet Wolf.
EXPLORE ATLANTIC ALIVE From Cape Cod to labrador 
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