Monthly Archives: November 2015

Seaspan Foam – ex Evco Foam

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Katherine

Seaspan Foam – Ogden Point Built: 1970,  B.C. Marine Railway Co., Vancouver Construction Material: Steel Gross Tonnage: (t)70.72 Net Tonnage: (t)10.18 Length (m): 17.68 Breadth (m): 6.13 Depth (m): 2.44 Engine: 2x 425 HP Caterpillar 3508 diesel Propulsion: Twin screw … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo – Coming Soon

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Katherine

“Coming Soon” – part of the Temporary Art Program, Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo

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Onto the siding

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Katherine

A pair of Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) locomotives working a series of tank cars for delivery onto a siding in Nanaimo. Rail is alive on Vancouver Island, but barely…

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Inlet Wrangler

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Katherine

Inlet Wrangler heading north past Quadra Island Built: 2007, MacTavish Welding Limited, Campbell River Construction Material: Steel Gross Tonnage (t): 47.85 Net Tonnage (t): 35.89 Length: 13.21m Breadth: 6.1m Draft: 3.17m Power: 2x 746 Kw diesel Speed (knots): 10.0 Propulsion: … Continue reading →

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Honey

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Katherine

There’s a lot of history to be seen while driving Along Highway 19A toward Campbell River – bits and pieces of what was once a vibrant tourist destination, now bypassed at 120 kmh by Highway 19. Honey – near Stories … Continue reading →

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An Island view

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Katherine

Newcastle Island and Protection Island beyond Swy-a-Lana Lagoon

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Pacific Star

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Katherine

Pacific Star at Cameron Island Marina in Nanaimo Built: 1968, Thames Boat Works, Bowser Material: Wood Length (m): 13.41 Breadth (m): 3.99 Depth (m): 1.95 Gross Tonnage (t): 24.50 Net Tonnage (t): 16.97 Engine: 170 HP diesel Propulsion: Single Screw … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Katherine

Polar Bear at Cameron Island Marina, Nanaimo Built: 2008, Aleutian Yachts, Tacoma Material: Steel Length: 31.09 m Breadth: 8.53 m Draught: 1.98m Engines: 2x 700 HP Caterpillar 3406E diesel Propellers: 2 x Fishmaster, 4 blades Cruise Speed: 11 knots Top … Continue reading →

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Cameron Island Marina

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Katherine

Gabriola Island framed by the Jervis Chief, Golden Chance, and Lady Valerie

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BC Ferries – Departure Bay

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Katherine

Early morning work at the BC Ferries terminal in Departure Bay

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