 Scotia Trawlers of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia were commissioned to complete phase one and two of the construction at the Hector Heritage Quay, which allowed visitors to the Pictou waterfront to observe the ship's progress, making it an important local attraction.After several years of construction, the replica "Hector" was launched with great fanfare and media coverage on September 17, 2000.The date had been delayed due to poor weather on the 16th.