And it's definitely a far cry from the name "Boaty Mcboatface" (
), since the new icebreaker is named after a
distinguished female merchant captain.
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Maritime Executive site)
Canadian Press/CTV NewsQuote:
Coast Guard takes possession of new icebreaker named after pioneer Molly Kool
The Canadian Press
Published Friday, December 14, 2018 2:14PM EST
Last Updated Saturday, December 15, 2018 1:39PM EST
LEVIS, Que. -- The first of three new Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers refitted at Quebec's Davie Shipyard will be named after a female maritime pioneer.
The Coast Guard took possession today of CCGS Captain Molly Kool at a ceremony at the shipyard across the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City. Federal officials also announced another $90 million in work for Davie.
The ship, one of three bought from Norway in August, is the first new icebreaker floated by the Coast Guard in 25 years.
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