It is the Bluenose was a Canadian fishing and racing schooner from Nova Scotia built in 1921. She was later commemorated by a replica Bluenose II built in 1963. A celebrated racing ship and hard-working fishing vessel, Bluenose became a provincial icon for Nova Scotia as well as important Canadian symbol in the 1930s. The name "bluenose" originated as a nickname for Nova Scotians from as early as the late eighteenth century. And On January 28, 1946 she foundered on a reef off the coast of Haiti and sank. L
The ship depicted on the U.S. dime is the "SS New Jersey," a famous clipper ship symbolizing American maritime history and trade. The design, created by engraver John R. Sinnock, features the ship on the reverse side of the dime, which was first issued in 1946. The image reflects the importance of shipping and commerce in the early development of the United States.
Old Bluenose
The ship depicted on the back of a Canadian dime is the Bluenose, a famous racing and fishing schooner launched in 1921. The Bluenose became an iconic symbol of Canada, representing the country's maritime heritage and shipbuilding excellence. It features prominently on the dime as a tribute to its historical significance and cultural importance to Canadians. The design has remained largely unchanged since the dime was first issued in 1937.
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.
The tails side of a dime features an image of a torch, an olive branch, and an oak branch. It also includes the inscriptions "United States of America," "One Dime," and "E Pluribus Unum."
Front - the famous ship Old Bluenose Back - the Queen, as is true of all coins from Commonwealth countries.
Front - the famous ship Old Bluenose Back - the Queen, as is true of all coins from Commonwealth countries.
A dime
A general rule of thumb is: the longer the boat, the longer the distance.However(!) Some ships that operate with twin screws (propellers) will reverse one and gun the other, which makes the ship appear to 'turn on a dime'.
Dime
1 dime is 1/1 of a dime.
Dime A Dance is on the album Dime A Dance