Theodore, the beloved TV tugboat, left Halifax Thursday morning, certain for a brand new Ontario house.
Theodore Too, the 20-metre duplicate of the kids’s TV character, was offered earlier this 12 months to a brand new proprietor who intends to make use of the smiling vessel to advertise the marine trade and accountable marine stewardship.
Theodore left Halifax Harbour, its house for the previous 21 years, at 9 a.m. AT., surrounded by a flotilla of different boats.
The tugboat’s new house would be the Port of Hamilton. Upon arrival, its engine shall be transformed to biodiesel — an emblem of Theodore’s future as a “sustainability champion,” in accordance with new proprietor Blair McKeil.
McKeil stated in a information launch he is organized for the advocacy group Swim Drink Fish to make use of Theodore in educating Canadians about water conservation and restoration of the Nice Lakes.
McKeil stated he is additionally planning to make use of Theodore to advocate for employment in Canada’s marine and shipbuilding industries.
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