Monthly Archives: July 2016

Coombs handcar

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Katherine

Mark Charland’s railway handcar on Alberni Valley Railway track in Coombs

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Rhododendron and Synergy

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Katherine

Rhododendron is an ex Washington State ferry – Synergy is a Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH). Both are used by Fanny Bay Oysters at their Fanny Bay oyster operation.

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C-GAHN

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Katherine

C-GAHN, a 1966 Bell 204B at Kestrel Helicopters Ltd – near  Coombs The other helicopter is a bit of a mystery – it looks like an Aerospatiale AS-350/550 Ecureuil/AStar/Fennec but I will find more information…

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The old boat

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Katherine

An old wooden boat lying in a field near Cougar Creek above Fanny Bay

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Comox Lake

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Katherine

Clouds over Comox Lake as viewed from Comox Lake Logging Road

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Hood ornaments

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Katherine

Hood ornaments on classic cars

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Cosco Tianjin

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Katherine

Cosco Tianjin in the Strait of Juan de Fuca off Victoria Built: 2005, Koyo Dockyard Co. Ltd., Japan Length: 278.9m Breadth: 40m Draught: 14.02 m Gross Tonnage: 66,380 Net Tonnage: 26,235 Engine: B&W engine type 10K98MC, 57,204 KW Maximum speed: … Continue reading →

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CS Wave Venture

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Katherine

A Pacific Pilotage Authority pilot boat heading out from Ogden Point toward CS Wave Venture, anchored off Royal Roads during the cruise ship season. Wave Venture winters at the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal Pier A. Pier A also houses a … Continue reading →

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Ladysmith

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Katherine

a Ships moored at the Ladysmith Community Marina

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Ladysmith

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Katherine

A cruising tug arriving at the Ladysmith Community Marina

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