Monthly Archives: April 2015

C-GLCP

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

C-GLCP, Harbour Air 1961 Dehavilland DHC-3 in the Nanaimo inner harbour

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Frank Ney

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

Admiral of the Fleet Frank Ney was the mayor of Nanaimo from 1967-1984 and 1986-1990. He was known for his outgoing personality, and his habit of attending civic events dressed up like a pirate. He had a central role in … Continue reading →

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Strait Hunter

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

Strait Hunter in Nanaimo The R/V Strait Hunter is a survey and research platform owned and operated by McGregor Geoscience. The ship is currently conducting seabed mapping for proposed LNG marine pipeline routes near Prince Rupert. Constructed: 1972, Martin Jansen … Continue reading →

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Helijet Nanaimo

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Katherine

C-GHJW, a Helijet 1980 Sikorsky S-76A in Nanaimo My grandfather worked in the saw mill in the background – that would have been back in the early 70’s…

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C-GHJW

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Katherine

  C-GHJW, a Helijet 1980 Sikorsky S-76A in Nanaimo Built: 1980, Sikorsky Aircraft United Technology Maximum Take-Off Weight: 4762 kg Crew: 1-2 Passengers: 12/13 Propulsion: 2 x 650  shp Allison 250-C30S (Arriel 1S) Turboshaft Engines Maximum  Cruise Speed: 287 km/h … Continue reading →

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C-GHJW

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Katherine

C-GHJW, a Helijet 1980 Sikorsky S-76A in Nanaimo

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C-FHAX

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Katherine

C-FHAX, a Harbour Air 1959 De Havilland DHC-3 in the Victoria inner harbour

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C-FGQH

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Katherine

C-FGQH, a Westcoast Air 1968 De Havilland DHC-6 Series 200 in the Victoria harbour

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A pair of ducks

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Katherine

A pair of mallards – the drake (male) above, and the female duck below

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 29.80 Northgate Road bridge

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Katherine

Northgate Road – Shawnigan Lake Looking toward Renfrew Road The 45’-4” single span ballasted deck steel wide flange beam bridge bridge over Northgate Road was originally constructed in 1908. The abutments are masonry blocks that were raised 6” in 1978 … Continue reading →

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