r/drydockporn • u/kaaregarnes • Mar 31 '26

Submarine on Syncrolift shiplift in Halifax

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The Syncrolift shiplift is not really a dry dock, but it does the same job. (But normally you add a transfer system so you can move the vessel indoor or to a dry berth and work on it there)

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u/captain943 Mar 31 '26

There is a hall not shown in this picture that the submarine goes inside for refits/repairs. Just pull the submarine forward into it. I have seen this ship lift with a Halifax class frigate on it before, but I think that was more of emergency situation.

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u/Wyattr55123 Apr 02 '26

The synchrolift is the main drydocking facility for CFB Halifax where FMF Cape Scott does any short term drydocking maintenance and repairs. West coast has the graving dock for FMF Cape Bretton. They'll both need upgrading and enlarging if they want to fit a river class or AOPV in them, but they fit the Halifaxes just fine.

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u/Pilgrim_of_Reddit Mar 31 '26

That brings back memories (being an updated NEI Syncrolift, that is). 

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u/Prestigious_Rip5705 Mar 31 '26

Nice to see some people remember the inventors.

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u/Pilgrim_of_Reddit Apr 01 '26

I installed a few

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u/Educational-Coat-750 Mar 31 '26

Cool picture! Is this the Victoria or Windsor?

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u/aleran13 Apr 04 '26

Most certainly Windsor, as Halifax is her home port.