Monthly Archives: December 2015

Pachena Bay – Little Birds

Little birds on the beach at Pachena Bay – just outside of Bamfield

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Victoria – Zenith

Zenith and a few lesser known vessels in Victoria’s inner harbour Zenith was the dream of a US businessman, who unfortunately passed away six months prior to the completion. The yacht was launched at a final cost of $41 million … Continue reading

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Victoria – Ogden Point Breakwater

Ogden Point Breakwater –an iconic Victoria landmark

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Victoria – The Empress

The Empress – James Bay, Victoria

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Victoria – The Empress

The Empress – James Bay, Victoria

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C-FHAA and C-GHAR

C-FHAA and C-GHAR, Harbour Air Dehavilland DHC-3 turboprops in Victoria C-FHAA was built in 1960 – C-GHAR in 1954. Both aircraft were originally piston powered.

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C-GOPP

C-GOPP, a Harbour Air 1959 Dehavilland DHC-3 in Victoria

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C-FRNO

C-FRNO, a Harbour Air 1953 Dehavilland DHC-3 in Victoria

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Victoria Clipper 1

Victoria Clipper in Victoria The Victoria Clipper is a high speed passenger ferry that operates between Victoria and Pier 69 in Seattle. Built: 1986 Kvaerner Fjellstrand, Omastrand, Norway Flag: Curacao Gross Tonnage: 431 t Net Tonnage: 146 t Deadweight: 76 … Continue reading

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Victoria – HMCS Malahat

HMCS Malahat, Royal Canadian Navy Reserve –  Victoria Harbour

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