Oberon class submarines finally leaving Halifax Harbor

The Bandit · 07-20-11, 11:06 AM

I know that you guys had a news article up on the home page about this a while back but I figured that I may as well update everybody on the conclusion.

http://shipfax.blogspot.com/2011/07/...-underway.html

The three remaining Oberon class subs are leaving Halifax Harbor.

HMCS Ojibwa will be preserved as a museum in Port Burwell, ON
HMCS Okanagan will be scrapped, along with ex-HMS Olympus likely at Port Maitland (which if I am not mistaken was where they scrapped the HMCS Fraser last year, real shame)

This basically concludes the saga of the "reserve" ex-navy ships that spent years tied up at Halifax Harbor in mothballs.

Oberon · 07-20-11, 12:22 PM

At least one will be preserved. Always a shame to see an O boat go. I think that's probably the last of them now. She's served her time well.

Jimbuna · 07-20-11, 03:54 PM

Rgr that.

Skybird · 07-21-11, 01:54 AM

Wowh - we've got a speaking submarine in this forum!

Jimbuna · 07-21-11, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Wowh - we've got a speaking submarine in this forum!

Pardon?

Skybird · 07-21-11, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Pardon?

Now think sharp!

Post #2...?!

kraznyi_oktjabr · 07-21-11, 04:49 AM

10 of 27 boats have been preserved either as museums or monuments (from Wikipedia) which is about 37% percent of class. Oberons (including our own...) have been treated kindly.

07-20-11, 11:06 AM	#1
The Bandit Sonar Guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 395 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 1	Oberon class submarines finally leaving Halifax Harbor I know that you guys had a news article up on the home page about this a while back but I figured that I may as well update everybody on the conclusion. http://shipfax.blogspot.com/2011/07/...-underway.html The three remaining Oberon class subs are leaving Halifax Harbor. HMCS Ojibwa will be preserved as a museum in Port Burwell, ON HMCS Okanagan will be scrapped, along with ex-HMS Olympus likely at Port Maitland (which if I am not mistaken was where they scrapped the HMCS Fraser last year, real shame) This basically concludes the saga of the "reserve" ex-navy ships that spent years tied up at Halifax Harbor in mothballs. __________________

07-20-11, 03:54 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Rgr that. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-21-11, 01:54 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,615 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Wowh - we've got a speaking submarine in this forum! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

07-21-11, 04:49 AM	#7
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	10 of 27 boats have been preserved either as museums or monuments (from Wikipedia) which is about 37% percent of class. Oberons (including our own...) have been treated kindly. __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

07-20-11, 12:22 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	At least one will be preserved. Always a shame to see an O boat go. I think that's probably the last of them now. She's served her time well.