Bluenose II Lunenburg Nova Scotia | Wall Art
A Quiet Moment with Canada’s Most Famous Schooner
You don’t just stumble upon the Bluenose II—you make a point to see her. I photographed this iconic schooner in the historic harbour of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, a town that feels preserved in time. The light was soft that day, the water almost still, and there she was—tied up at the dock, quiet but proud. It wasn’t a dramatic scene, and that’s exactly why it worked. She didn’t need the wind. Her lines spoke for themselves.
There’s a reason the Bluenose is on the Canadian dime. She’s more than a boat—she’s a national icon. The Bluenose II, a faithful replica, carries on that legacy with grace. Built to honour the original 1921 racing and fishing schooner, she now serves as Canada’s sailing ambassador—and she’s docked in a town recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. That title isn’t just for the architecture; it’s for the culture. Lunenburg and the Bluenose II are inseparable pieces of a maritime story still being told.
This shot isn’t from a postcard angle or a dramatic race. It’s from the side—calm, respectful, focused on form and detail. The rigging, the hull, the weathered wood—all of it came together in a quiet, symmetrical moment. This print doesn’t shout “nautical.” It hums with history.
Perfect for those who appreciate maritime design, coastal life, or Canadian heritage without the kitsch. This piece holds up anywhere you want a sense of calm strength. A library. A cottage wall. A study or hallway with natural textures—wood, leather, stone. It’s not decoration—it’s presence.
I shot this while travelling through Nova Scotia on a photography road trip, timing my visit with a quiet harbour morning. No tourists in the frame, no noise. Just a schooner, still tied to its story.
Each print is hand-signed by me. No automation. No AI. Just a real image from a real moment—printed and signed in my studio with care.
If ships like this speak to something deeper in you—legacy, craftsmanship, quiet endurance—you’ll find more in my Ship Photography Collection. It’s a gallery of vessels that still hold stories in their hulls.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2014
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