Monthly Archives: March 2015

Ocean Isle

I quite like fishing boats – the gear, the lines of the boats, the Names, and in so many cases, just because they are floating history and vital to the economy of British Columbia. Ocean Isle at French Creek If … Continue reading

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French Creek Seafood

The French Creek Seafood wharf and processing plant in French Creek

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Centurion VII

Centurion VII at French Creek – waiting to depart to Lasqueti Island Built: 1985, Shore Boat Builders Ltd, Richmond Construction: Aluminum Gross Tonnage (t): 75.43 Net Tonnage (t): 51.80 Length (m): 20.88 Breadth (m): 5.49 Depth (m): 2.32 Engines: 2 … Continue reading

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French Creek – CCGS Cape Cockburn

CCGS Cape Cockburn at Station 58, French Creek

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French Creek

French Creek

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Port Alberni – the roundabout

The roundabout at the Harbour Quay – Port Alberni

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Em-Ali II, Daleanne

Em-Ali II, Daleanne,  and a ship with no name – Port Alberni

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Inlet Charger ex Sealane

Inlet Charger at Port Alberni Built: 1962 Star Shipyard (Mercer’s Ltd) New Westminister Gross Tonnage (t):60.81 Net Tonnage (t): 41.35 Construction Material: Steel Length (m): 16.61 Breadth (m): 6.16 Depth (m):2.53 Engine: Diesel, 448 Horsepower Propulsion: Single Screw Speed (Knots): … Continue reading

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Port Alberni – Alberni Pacific

Alberni Pacific 8427, a 1954 Alco RS-3 120 ton 1600 HP diesel locomotive at the station in Port Alberni.

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Port Alberni – trains and mountains

Traffic stopping for the Alberni Pacific – Port Alberni

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