Monthly Archives: September 2014

Bridges – Duncan Bay Main at Puntledge penstock

The Duncan Bay Main logging road crossing the Puntledge penstock pipeline

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Pipeline graffiti

Graffiti on the Puntledge penstock pipeline

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Victoria – Working the lines

Securing Norwegian Pearl (Norwegian Cruise Lines) at James Bay MS Amsterdam (Holland America Lines) in the background

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Long light at the marina

The wood of the docks and fish boats comes alive with the long evening light

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Myrtle V (MYRTLE V. NO. 1)

Myrtle V in Comox Year Built: 1950 Henry Vollmers, Nanaimo Gross Tonnage: 12.68 Net Tonnage: 10.15 Construction Material: Wood Length: 11.37 m Breadth: 3.54 m Depth: 1.37 m Propulsion: 1 x 105 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 8.0 knots

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Lady Marie II

Lady Marie II in Comox Year Built: 1963 Ronald Pearson, Delta Gross Tonnage: 10.42 Net Tonnage: 7.24 Construction Material: Wood Length: 9.27 m Breadth: 3.11 m Depth: 1.22 m Propulsion: 1 x 105 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 9.0 … Continue reading

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Glen Afton

Glen Afton alongside at Comox The Glen Afton is a bit of puzzle as the name appears in the vessel registry as Glenafton – and the registration was suspended in 2010.

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Island Signs – Puntledge warning

Warning signs and sirens – a bit of a reminder that the water level of the Puntledge River can change rapidly when the flow of water out of Comox Lake is increased by BC Hydro.

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Amphrite Point

Amphitrite Lighthouse is located on the western edge of Amphitrite Point which was named for the naval warship the HMS Amphitrite in 1859 by Captian George H. Richards of the Royal Navy. In 1906 a wooden lighthouse was built on … Continue reading

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Chesterman Beach – sea caves

At low tide the sea coves and surge channels become accessible at Chesterman Beach – they’re going to become deadly places at high tide so be careful while you explore.

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