What is the name of the ship on the Canadian dime?

Answer 1

The ship is a representation of the "Bluenose", a famous Canadian schooner. The artist, Emmanuel Hahn, used three ships including the Bluenose as his models, so the ship design is actually a composite.

Answer 2

The sailboat on the dime is the Bluenose. It was built in 1921 and due to the fact that it was an undefeated racing ship and fishing boat, it gained notoriety and fame in Canada. In 1937 the Canadian government decided to honor the boat by putting it on the Dime, and it has remained there ever since.

Answer 3

Bluenose. It was a famous racing ship that became an icon for Nova Scotia.

Answer 4

The boat is called Bluenose. It's on the dime because it was a famous Nova Scotian racing ship and source of Canadian pride during the 1930s.

Answer 5

The Bluenose

Answer 6

Bluenose