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Should the Ship Hector replica return to the water?

The Hector replica is admired as a vessel worth visiting, with reservations about the maintenance burden of keeping it afloat in Nova Scotia.

Question

What are your thoughts on relaunching the Hector replica in Nova Scotia?

Short answer

It is an attractive vessel worth visiting, although keeping it ashore might make maintenance easier in Nova Scotia's weather.

Notes

The Hector replica is an appealing vessel to visit and inspect. Relaunching it nevertheless raises a preservation concern: Nova Scotia's weather may make keeping it afloat harder to maintain than an exhibit ashore. The preference expressed is for considering land-based preservation. Its return to the water is welcomed for the activities it can bring, while that maintenance reservation remains.