Monthly Archives: March 2015

Island Sea Pearl

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Katherine

Island Sea Pearl in Deep Bay The Island Sea Pearl is a bit of a mystery as she was originally built as a tug that was likely an ST Class tug built for the United States Army. Her history is … Continue reading →

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Zaya

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Katherine

Zaya in Deep Bay

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The tow team

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Katherine

Without these guys there would be a lot of parked air planes…

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Deep Bay – RCM SAR Station 59

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Katherine

RCM SAR Station 59 – Deep Bay Station 59 comprises volunteers from Qualicum Beach to Fanny Bay, with the base of operations being the Deep Bay Marina. From this location Station 59 can be tasked by the Joint Rescue Co-ordination … Continue reading →

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Deep Bay – the mystery ship

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Katherine

Deep Bay – but what is her name? The Laurier was built in Quebec by the Morton Engineering & Drydock Company, in 1936. Commissioned as the RCMP Laurier, it served as a patrol craft in the days of rum-running. In … Continue reading →

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Into the bay

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Katherine

Princess heading into Deep Bay

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Tribune Bay – spring colours

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Katherine

Tribune Bay Provincial Park- Hornby Island Although these images were shot in early March, there are plenty of signs of spring colour starting to appear at Tribune Bay Provincial Park on Hornby Island. This is one of my favorite day … Continue reading →

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The fish floor

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Katherine

The fish floor inside the Quinsam River hatchery visitor centre The fish floor is a glass floor covering a re-creation of the nearby rivers with salmon, trout and other native aquatic species found in the Quinsam River. The floor was … Continue reading →