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Brig
HECTOR
A famous
Scottish immigrant ship
On
September 15, 1773 an old Dutch cargo ship, well
past her prime, arrived in Pictou Harbour. In her
hold "200 tons burthen" were 33 families, 25 single
men, their agent and a bagpiper. These people left
their homeland from
the the image of Scottish
retreat, which they were continuing 25 years after
the Battle of Culloden.
The
voyage had been much longer than expected, and lives
had been lost. Blown many weeks off course it seemed
even fate was against their heavy-hearted decision.
These families were fleeing more than physical hunger; they were
fleeing from a famine of spirit. Indeed, life in
Scotland had become insufferable. To bow to a
distant monarch was a reality that could be shirked
in their hearts. To lose their land was a great
burden to be endured. But there could be no denying
the pain borne by the removal of their tartans and
their pipes, for these were the essence of a
Highlander.
In
Canada, today, the re-construction of the ship
Hector stands as a tribute to the courage and
determination of these individuals who, in the face
of great odds, left an indelible mark on this place.
The Ship Hector Millennium Project serves also as a
symbol of journey and discovery for all people who
have made the decision to leave homeland and begin
anew.
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This
primarily wood Hector is
36" long x 28" tall x
11" wide
$2,960 
Shipping and insurance in the
contiguous US included.
Canada $300.
Other countries, $500 flat rate. This
model is in stock and will be shipped within 5 business
days.
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