![]() ![]() I was very impressed with the knowlege that the young student guides had gained prior to the arival of this Sub. I being a war vet during that time period understand all the military chatter of how these poor souls suffered but completed thier duties the the fullest. It makes you understand now the horible conditions that the 70 Sub Mariners that were assigned to each Sub had to work and live in while miles under the ocean locating ememy subs and war ships. Taking the inside tour with a guide is a must to do. Once you see how large this submarine is while out of water it sure is more amazing to see how small it is inside with all of the equipment. The third was scraped for metal, the 4th is still in operation for training and exercises. Two of these Subs have been restored, one in Port Burwell and one in P.Q. This decomissioned Submarine was 1 of 4 bought by the Canadian armed forces from the English Navy. This was a great learning experience of how Mariners survide while battleling the cold war from the 60's to the 70's. ![]() The Ojibwa was open for public tours in the summer of 2013" This is well worth the trip to Port Burwell and the cost.ĭrove up to Port Burwell to see the Ojibwa Submarine at the Elgin Military Museum. In late May, 2012, Ojibwa began her journey from Halifax on the Atlantic Ocean to Port Burwell on Lake Erie in Southwestern Ontario to become a key tourist attraction as part of the new Museum of Naval History (under development). After decommissioning, the Department of National Defence approved, on Dec 2, 2011, the transfer of Ojibwa to the Elgin Military Museum. She was commissioned on September 23rd 1965 and served with the 1st Canadian Submarine Squadron based in Halifax until decommissioning in 1998. She is a two hundred and ninety five foot long and five storey high Oberon Class submarine. "HMCS Ojibwa was the first submarine built expressly for the Royal Canadian Navy. The outside tour is much easier and almost as interesting (& only $5.00). That said, it is a fascinating tour for anyone interested in submarines or military history. It is also not a place to take young children. There is also a slight background odour (diesel fuel or possibly paint). Some of the portholes that must be negotiated are quite small and may be difficult for anyone who has any issues with free movement. It is not for the claustrophobic or those unable to negotiate small spaces. The inside tour ($18.50) takes an hour and is extremely well done. It will be worth another trip when that is completed. However, the planned museum is not yet even started (Nov. The submarine itself is ready to view and is well worth the tour. Firstly, this facility is in it's first year and still incomplete. The staff were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The inside tour takes about an hour and the outside tour another half hour. We've been wanting to tour the Ojibwa ever since it opened. ![]()
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