The Climber (for Those Who Dare) by sandra46
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If you look at the image well you can see the minuscule climber on the bridge. This is the J.C. Van Horne Bridge crossing the Restigouche River between Campbellton, New Brunswick, and Pointe-a-la-Croix, Quebec.
Campbellton is situated 20 km upstream (west) from the mouth of the Bay des Chaleurs, Dalhousie, on the south bank of the Restigouche River opposite Pointe-a-la-Croix, Quebec The area around the site of the present city was settled by French people circa 1700 with a trading post based upon fishing and fur trading with the Miqmaq Indians. It was here that the Battle of the Restigouche, the final naval battle between the English and French for the possession of North America during the Seven Years War, was waged in 1760. It marked a turning point for the settlement, where many Scottish fishermen emigrated.
The Phantom Ship, known as The burning ship of the Bay of Chaleur is a definite part of Campbellton's history. The many people who claim to have seen this phenomenon believe in it completely, whereas, others have scoffed at the idea, claiming that it is merely heat waves or hallucinations. The strange part of the story is that the ship appears at no special time and has been seen at different parts of the bay as far down as Green Point on the NB side this side and even further on the Quebec coast. The stories of its appearance follows a general pattern of a burning sailing vessel, sometimes a vessel with all sails set, scudding along the water and sometimes a vessel burning to the water's surface or just simply fading out of sight.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Comments (49)
MagikUnicorn
Very COOL shot Sweety
gonzojr
An absolute fantastic shot and POV
blondeblurr
I love a good story on ghost-ships, think 'Pirates of the Caribbean' ! Bridge maintenance is necessary, on the other hand it's a climbers hobby - but glad it's not moi ... fine capture, Sandra BB
bmac62
Great presentation Sandra. Cryptojoe asked a good question. Off to google a few more answers:)
jmb007
instructif!!
mickeyrony
The heights that gives me brown trace lol ..... Nope ..... Just for laughs. Beautiful shot my Beatiful . Always excellence ((5 + +)) Les hauteurs cela me donne des traces brunes lol..... Ben non ..... Juste pour rire . Belle prise de vue ma Belle . Toujours l'excellence ((5++))
jocko500
wow i never climb like there. this is cool and with the boats is super too
virginiese
these climbers are amazing : I would be afraid of doing this ! great capture and postwork Sandra
mairekas
Great story and cool shot, Sandra!
alessimarco
~Absolutely fabulous capture!~
MOSKETON
Me encanta.
Rhanagaz
Excellent capture and great info! :o)
dochtersions
Amazing!!!
carlx
Fantastic photography!!!
amota99517
This is a great shot and sets a wonderful stage for your narration which was so intriguing.
artistheat
Excellent Capture
Marinette
...vorrei essere una piccola principessa per averti come "tata" e ascoltare tutte le tue storie. : STRAORDINARIA foto. :)
erlandpil
Interesting shot erland
myrrhluz
Terrific image and interesting information. Great color and composition. I like the contrast between the colorful, curved boats and the green straight lines of the bridge.