Monthly Archives: March 2016

Alberni Inlet – slow and fast

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

A logging support barge heading up the Alberni Inlet

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Alberni Inlet on a dreary winter day A person can look at a picture that was shot on a foggy, cloudy and wet winter day, and marvel at the beauty of the west coast. It’s an entirely different matter when … Continue reading →

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Songhee – ex Driftwood

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

Songhee in Port Alberni Originally a US Army harbour tug, Songhee is currently operated as The Swept Away Inn, a floating bed and breakfast in Port Alberni. Name History: 1944: TP-123 (USATS) US Army 1957: Pacific Master 1961: Haro Straits … Continue reading →

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ALPULP VII

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

ALPULP VII in Port Alberni Built: 1978, Alberni Engineering & Shipyard Ltd., Port Alberni Gross Tonnage (t): 4.89 Net Tonnage (t): 3.33 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 7.74 Vessel Breadth (m): 3.66 Vessel Depth (m): 0.76 Speed (knots): 7.0 … Continue reading →

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Chooch–ex RIVTOW 548

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

Chooch in Port Alberni Before dozer boats existed, log drivers had the dangerous task of walking the logs on the water, sorting them with a pike pole and stacking them at the log lift. Dozer boats largely eliminate the need … Continue reading →