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TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS-SCOTIAN FERRY SENT FOR REPAIRS
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The Scotian ferry, servicing Brier Island, was temporarily put
out of commission at approximately 9 a.m. this morning when it
lost a propulsion leg while docking at Westport.

This will not result in changes to the crossing schedule. Traffic
was momentarily delayed as the Spray, a replacement ferry, was
immediately brought into service.

A time frame for the Scotian's return will be determined when the
extent of the damage has been assessed.

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Contact: Transportation & Public Works  902-424-8687

trp                  Nov. 19, 1996 - 1:20 p.m.