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The Mont Royal schooner

The Mont Royal schooner, floating on the water. The cabin in the back is clearly visible, as well as the ship’s masts in the front. The picture looks like a colourized photograph.

Mont Royal schooner, no date

Photographer unknown

Source: collection of Martin Desgagnés

1944. As World War II raged on, the need for transportation was strongly felt. Construction of a new boat began under the direction of master shipwright Albert Audet. Abreast of the latest technological development, he drafted the blueprints for a larger schooner, a 200-ton gross tonnage ship over 33 metres (110 feet) in length. True to the style of his previous schooners, the new ship will feature a transom at its stern.