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July 22, 2015 CWB Marquis christened at the Mission Terminal in Thunder Bay, Ontario

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Channel: BoatNerd · 2015 · Autos & Vehicles

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The CWB MARQUIS was christened at the Mission Terminal in Thunder Bay Ontario, by the Canadian Wheat Board.
The ship sat freshly painted and gleaming in the summer sun, she was dressed in marine signal flags, which were set up in an international Coded message. 
and had also hoisted flags for every nation that the ship transited on her delivery voyage of 15,800 Nautical miles from China to Canada. 
The ship's naming Sponsor was the Canadian Wheat Board's Chief Strategy Officer, Mrs. Dayna Spiring.
 
The Sponsor's quote: 
"I dedicate this ship, 
the motor vessel CWB MARQUIS,
May God guard her, and guide her, 
and keep all those who sail in her."
 
With those words said, the name bunting, made of CWB colours, was lowered, and a bottle of champagne was smashed on the bow. 
 
The ship was introduced by Mr. Ian White, President & CEO of the Canadian Wheat Board.
The benediction was carried out by the Rev. Ed Swazye from the Thunder Bay, Missions to Seamen.
The ship is commanded by Captain Seann O'Donoughue and Chief Engineer Victor Gordynskii.
 
Following the ceremony, the ship was opened up for tours, given by the officers and crew. 
The public was able to see how modern and spacious the ship is, and how much digital technology is in her.  
The ship’s crew had spent many long hours over the past weeks preparing the ship, painting, buffing, and shining her up for this day.
The ship's cook, Manse, reputed to be one of the best cooks on the lakes, had a legendary spread of food 
for the visitors and crew, that lives up to the reputation of how good the food is on a Lake ship.
 
This ceremony was carried out for the ship and her expected 40 year service lifespan.
The ship primarily carries Wheat Board Grain from the Lakehead to the coast for export, 
and has carried over 360, 000 metric tonnes of cargo since she went into service this spring.
 
Submitted by 
Capt. Seann O’Donoughue

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