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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday July 14, 2007 - 9 Old salt shares fishy tales from sardine boat By Andrew Fruch SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Bronte Harbour had an unexpected visitor this week, as a piece of history made its way to the dock. An 80-ft. sardine boat named the Bernadine from Campobello Island, decided to make a stop in Oakville as it continues on its journey to Owen Sound. "It is a voyage of purpose," said Charles Wyman Creaser, Captain of the Bernadine. "A lot of people don't know the story of boats like these. It is a floating piece of history." Creaser decided to set sail to promote tourism on Campobello Island and celebrate Owen Sound's 150 anniversary. Owen Sound was named after the older brother of explorer Captain William Fitzwilliam Owen, a British naval officer who first surveyed the area and was granted Campobello Island in 1767. "A chance stop" brought Creaser to Oakville. He had no idea Oakville was also celebrating its 150th anniversary. Creaser set out June 16, and has been stopping en route as he navigates the Great Lakes. Some of the stops planned include Port Dover and New York. He expects to reach Owen Sound by midAugust. The Bernadine has become a floating museum, as Creaser gives tours of his boat and has set up a series of displays and a video to showcase the history of the East Coast fishing industry and Campobello Island. Creaser also has letters LIESA KORTMANN / OAKVILLE BEAVER AHOY THERE: Captain Charles Wyman Creaser with his 80-ft. sardine boat called Bernadine, which docked at the Bronte Harbour pier by the Lighthouse for a visit. The Bernadine is sailing from the Bay of Fundy, Campobello Island, to Owen Sound to celebrate Owen Sound's 150th anniversary. It stopped unexpectedly here only to learn it is also Oakville's 150th anniversary. of endorsement from the New Franklin Roosevelt, former and raised in New Brunswick. U.S. president, and is known He began his career at sea as Brunswick government. an 18-year-old, working on "I like meeting the different for its fishing industry. Spending a great deal of coastal oil tankers for Imperial people who are interested in the history," said Creaser. "It's time on the water is nothing Oil and was also trained and a chance to tell a story that a new to Creaser, who was born worked as a deep sea diver. In lot of people do not know." Campobello Island is in the Bay of Fundy near the entrance to Passamaquoddy Bay and Cobscook Bay. It's part of New Brunswick, but the only bridge connecting it to the mainland leads to the U.S. state of Maine. The island served as the summer home of the late the off season, Creaser works as a millwright in Ontario. Creaser came into possession of the Bernadine a few years ago when a friend informed him the Bernadine was sitting in a yard unused. Creaser restored the boat to its original condition. The Bernadine is completely authentic. There is no running water, washroom or fancy electronic gadgets. An iron stove, compass and radio are the sole luxuries found aboard the vessel. Now that Creaser is familiar with navigating the Great Lakes, he hopes to repeat the voyage. "I'd like to try it every year," said Creaser. "Or maybe one year I navigate the Great Lakes, and the next I travel down the east coast." As for now, Creaser is enjoying his journey and everyone he meets at each stop, and he says "It's a great chance to exchange fishing stories." Think Green. Be Cool. Breath Easy. HUGE CENTRAL AIR & FURNACE $ Up to BEST PRICES EVER! SALE PUBLIC AUCTION 3620B LAIRD RD, Unit 6, Mississauga 4700 AND * Cash Back www..oakvillebeaver.com HARDWOOD AND LAMINATE FLOORING OVER 50,000 SQ FT UP TO $2400 GOV. 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