The life-size replica of Theodore Tugboat, Theodore TOO, has been successfully refloated after a partial sinking.
The life-size replica of Theodore Tugboat , Theodore TOO, is upright again after suffering a partial sinking Tuesday. Theodore’s owner, Blair McKeil, says the famous boat was safely righted and refloated on Thursday afternoon. “We still have a lot of work to do, but we want to thank Olous Boag and his team from Ontario Shipyards for their immediate assistance and expertise,” an updated statement from McKeil read.
He also thanked the Urgent Response Team at the Canadian Coast Guard for providing the equipment used to mitigate any potential environmental concerns while refloating the tugboat.The incident led to messages of concern from across Canada, including from Nova Scotia’s premier who wrote on X, “Theodore is a true Nova Scotia icon. It’s sad to see our old friend in such a damaged state.” Theodore is a true Nova Scotia icon. It’s sad to see our old friend in such a damaged state. I’m happy to read the owner is committed to repairing Theodore and a safe and successful refloat.Since arriving in Ontario, the tugboat has visited more than 20 ports along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario to promote the marine industry and water conservation
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