With signal flags flying, the Canadian Coast Guard survey vessel Jean Bourdon was launched from the Kingston Shipyards' marine railway on March 30, 1968. Deposited into the ice-choked harbour (top photo), the 67-foot, twin-screw vessel cost $324,640. The survey vessel was destined for service in the St. Lawrence River.
Take a look at those two workers, one wielding a cutting torch under the ceremonial christening platform! That's where the real action is taking place!
Dignitaries, including a member of the clergy at far right, shipyard manager R.W. Sutton at far left, and sponsor Mrs. Maurice Boudreau, wife of superintendent of operations and maintenance for St. Lawrence ship channel division, Montreal are on the platform.
Named for the New France surveyor who hydrographically explored the St. Lawrence as early as 1645, After the launching, the workers are gone from underneath while the dignitaries enjoy the moment:
(Photos in this post from Queen's University Archives)
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