The Nonsuch was the first trading vessel of the Hudson's Bay Company. It was specifically selected because of it's small size; this allowed it to be sailed up river and taken out of the water to avoid the crushing spring ice jams.
This replica was built in 1970 for the HBC's tercentenary. After being sailed down the Atlantic coast of Canada and the United States, through the Great Lakes, and on a voyage down the Pacific coast from Seattle, it was presented to the people of Manitoba and placed on display in the Nonsuch Gallery of the Manitoba Museum.
8 years ago
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That is cool!!!!!!
I thought you'd like it. You can even go onto the ship and climb down into the Captain's quarters.
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