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CSS ACADIA


Halifax, Nova Scotia

	A familiar feature of the Halifax waterfront is what appears to be a large Edwardian steam yacht berthed across from the main building of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.  In fact, CSS Acadia is neither.  Since she was built until 1913 - - three years after the death of King Edward VII - - she is not technically Edwardian.  More importantly, she was never a private yacht but rather a government hydrographic ship, which also served as a warship in both World Wars. 	What is particularly interesting about Acadia is how much of her early 20th century design she retains.  Despite 56 years in service and the introduction of then-cutting edge technologies along the way, a visit to Acadia is very much a step back into the days of Titanic, Lusitania and Mauretania.  Indeed, her interiors and open deck features recall the great liners of that period albeit on a smaller scale.  Thus, Acadia is a must-see for those interested in such ships. Halifax, Nova Scotia

Introduction

 A familiar feature of the Halifax waterfront is what appears to be a large Edwardian steam yacht berthed across from the main building of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. In fact, CSS Acadia is neither. Since she was built until 1913 - - three years after the death of King Edward VII - - she is not technically Edwardian. More importantly, she was never a private yacht but rather a government hydrographic ship, which also served as a warship in both World Wars.

What is particularly interesting about Acadia is how much of her early 20th century design she retains. Despite 56 years in service and the introduction of then-cutting edge technologies along the way, a visit to Acadia is very much a step back into the days of Titanic, Lusitania and Mauretania. Indeed, her interiors and open deck features recall the great liners of that period albeit on a smaller scale. Thus, Acadia is a must-see for those interested in such ships.

CSS Acadia, Halifax

Basic Statistics

Class:                                        Unique
Builder:                                     Swan Hunter 
Entered civilian service:           July 1913
Commissioned (RCN)              January 1917
                                                  October 1939
Decommissioned (RCN):         March 1919
                                                  November 1945
Retired from civilian service:   November 1969
 
Gross tonnage:                           846
Length:                                      182 feet 
Beam:                                          34 feet
Draught:                                      19 feet

Propulsion:                                 2 fire tube Scotch                                                                 boilers,
                                                    1 triple expansion steam                                                     engine,
                                                     1 propeller     
 Speed:                                         12.5 knots

Military armament:                       One 4 inch gun
                                                      One 12-pounder gun
                                                      Eight depth charges                                                  

                 
CSS Acadia, Halifax
CSS Acadia, Halifax
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