Monthly Archives: February 2016

Frances Barkley – Simple truths

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Katherine

The master of MV Frances Barkley telling me a great story as we head up the Alberni Inlet to Kildonan and Bamfield.

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Spring comes to Bamfield

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Katherine

Spring flowers in Bamfield – February 20th so still the winter…

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Westco Promoter–ex Promoter

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Katherine

Westco Promoter in Campbell River Built: 1981, Alberni Engineering & Shipyard, Port Alberni Gross Tonnage (t): 39.49 Net Tonnage (t): 21.43 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 13.47 Vessel Breadth (m): 6.10 Vessel Depth (m): 2.04 Speed (knots): 9.0 Propulsion … Continue reading →

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Once there was a marine railway

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Katherine

The remains of two marine railways are just beyond the steel walkway – it hinges open to allow boats to travel up and into the ship yard, and then again back down into the water. The rails and most of … Continue reading →

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A bit of a mess

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Katherine

Oil and water should never mix… The Government Wharf in Campbell River is a great place to look at fishing boats and tug boats, and the nearby Discovery Fishing Pier offers some great views of cruise ships, tugs and barges, … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Flag

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Katherine

The BC Ferries flag

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Royal Banker

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Katherine

Royal Banker in Campbell River Built: 1978, Mayer Steel Boat Ltd., Sydney Construction Material: Steel Gross Tonnage (t): 39.68 Net Tonnage (t): 16.04 Vessel Length (m): 15.76 Vessel Breadth (m): 4.79 Vessel Depth (m): 2.16 Speed (knots): 9.0 Propulsion Method: … Continue reading →

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Rendal

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Katherine

Rendal in Campbell River Built: 1945, Ole Wick, Prince Rupert Construction Material: Wood Gross Tonnage (t): 19.93 Net Tonnage (t): 10.22 Vessel Length (m): 11.58 Vessel Breadth (m): 3.78 Vessel Depth (m): 1.83 Speed (knots): 8.0 Propulsion Method: Single Screw … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries – Buckley Bay

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Katherine

BC Ferries cable ferry Baynes Sound Connector at the Buckley Bay terminal

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Farquharson Farms–the vanishing trees

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Katherine

December 2013 In 1998, the vast expanse of farmland on Comox Road—formerly called Farquharson Farms—was jointly purchased by Ducks Unlimited and other partners in the Pacific Estuary Conservation Program (PECP). Designated as a wildlife refuge in perpetuity, the 192-acre Comox … Continue reading →

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