... Early this morning on December 23rd, the derelict hulk of the American Fortitude will pass by the gauntlet of cameras associated with the Prescott Anchor on the banks of the St. Lawrence. During the time of the ancient mariners, there was the belief that every ship gained a soul. This is still reflected into the last century, when the traditional Chinese Junks received painted eyes on the bows. And this shows when referring to ships as "she" instead of "it".
... On its way to the bone yard of ships in Turkey, the Canadian Miner beached conclusively on Scaterie Island off the coast of Cape Breton, Sept. 2011. Despite the best efforts, at least $12M of taxpayer money, and an optimistic forecast, remnants remain stubbornly insitu according to the last reports.
... In the same vein, and to the chagrin of the self proclaimed best city in the world, the former light cruise yacht, famous restaurant stays stubborn resting at the foot of the longest surveyed street in the world (a total crock by the way). Toronto threatened, cajoled, expelled the original owner, auctioned off the rights. A new owner, obviously short on resources, promised it would be gone, - in 30 days, - by the end of August.
... A couple of days ago ambling down to the foot of the longest spun street, still sits the MV Jadran thumbing its bow at the fretful human race. One could swear it was alive. So in the spirit of the season, a portrait of another stubborn soul.
... Still here, in your face.
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