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ALL HANDS ON DECK — FREE ADMISSION! ⚓Looking for something fun to do with the family? Come aboard and experience Manitoba’s maritime history — for FREE!Join us for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries All-Hands on Deck Day at the Marine Museum of Manitoba!📅 Wednesday, August 12⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM🎟️ FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY!Climb aboard our historic fleet and discover the incredible stories of the ships, sailors, passengers, and communities that helped shape life along the Red River and Lake Winnipeg.🚢 Explore the decks, cabins, engine rooms and wheelhouses of our historic vessels⚓ Step aboard the legendary S.S. Keenora and imagine travelling Lake Winnipeg in another era🔎 Discover fascinating artifacts and new exhibits throughout the Museum🛟 Learn about Manitoba’s rich and often surprising maritime history👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family and explore at your own pace!Whether it’s your first visit or you haven’t been aboard in years, All-Hands on Deck Day is the perfect opportunity to rediscover the Marine Museum of Manitoba.Free admission is made possible thanks to Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, our exclusive 2026 Presenting Sponsor, whose generous support helps us make Manitoba’s maritime heritage accessible to our community.We are also pleased to recognize Selkirk Travel, our associate sponsor, for their support.⚓ Explore the Ships. Discover the Stories. Experience Manitoba’s Maritime History.📍 Marine Museum of Manitoba | Selkirk🗓️ Wednesday, August 12 | 10 AM–5 PM🎟️ Admission is FREE!Bring your family. Bring your friends. And come aboard!#MBLLGoodTogether #MarineMuseumMB #AllHandsOnDeck #FreeAdmission #SelkirkMB ... See MoreSee Less

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A fog horn was an important piece of maritime safety equipment used to produce a loud, powerful sound when fog, mist, or bad weather made it difficult for sailors to see.Fog horns were located in lighthouses and helped warn vessels of dangerous rocks, shorelines, cliffs, shallow water, and harbour entrances. They were also carried aboard ships, allowing vessels to signal their presence and location to others when visibility was poor.This particular style of fog horn was manually operated. A handle on the side of the box was pumped rapidly back and forth, forcing air through the horn and creating a loud warning blast. Before radar and modern navigation technology, sounds like these could be crucial in helping sailors safely navigate waterways and avoid collisions.Where and How Did They Work?⚓ Lighthouses & ShorelinesFog horns were positioned at lighthouses and other locations along shorelines to warn vessels of hazards and help sailors identify their location when landmarks couldn't be seen.🚢 Aboard ShipsShips carried fog horns to announce their presence to other vessels, particularly in fog, busy harbours, and narrow waterways.🔊 Distinctive Sound PatternsFog signals could use recognizable patterns of blasts. Different stations had their own characteristic signals, allowing sailors to identify which lighthouse, harbour entrance, or navigational location they were approaching.🌫️ Powerful, Low TonesFog horns produced deep, powerful sounds designed to carry long distances across the water, giving sailors an audible warning when they couldn't rely on sight.Before sailors could rely on radar and GPS, sometimes the safest way to navigate was simply to listen. ... See MoreSee Less

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ALL HANDS ON DECK — FREE ADMISSION! Join us Wednesday, August 12 (10 AM–5 PM) at the Marine Museum of Manitoba for Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries All-Hands on Deck Day with free admission for everyone.Explore historic ships including the S.S. Keenora, view artifacts, and experience Manitoba’s maritime history up close—perfect for a family outing.📍 Marine Museum of Manitoba, Selkirk🎟️ Free admission all day🚢 Ships, stories & hands-on historyFree admission is made possible by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and Selkirk Travel.⚓ Come aboard — see you Wednesday!#MBLLGoodTogether #MarineMuseumMB #AllHandsOnDeck #SelkirkMB #FreeAdmission #ExploreManitoba ... See MoreSee Less

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Oakum – The Material That Kept Ships AfloatLong before modern sealants and waterproof adhesives, there was oakum—one of the most important materials used in wooden shipbuilding.Oakum is a tarred fibre made from hemp or jute that was packed into the seams between a ship’s wooden hull planks and deck timbers to create a watertight seal. Without it, water would seep into the vessel, putting both the ship and its crew at risk.The process was known as caulking. Shipwrights carefully drove the loose, rope-like fibres deep into the seams using a wooden mallet and a specialized tool called a caulking iron. Once in place, the tar-coated oakum expanded and helped keep the ship dry, even through rough waters.It was painstaking work, but every seam sealed with oakum helped ensure a vessel could safely navigate the lakes and rivers that shaped Manitoba’s maritime history.The next time you visit the Marine Museum of Manitoba, imagine the countless hours of craftsmanship that went into keeping these historic vessels afloat—one seam at a time.Every piece of a ship has a story… and sometimes, it’s the smallest details that made the biggest difference.#ManitobasMaritimeMonday #MarineMuseumMB #Oakum #Shipbuilding #MaritimeHistory #LakeWinnipeg #RedRiver #ExploreManitoba #DiscoverTheStories ... See MoreSee Less

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