Monthly Archives: April 2017

Queen of Burnaby

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Katherine

Queen of Burnaby at the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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Kanaka Bay

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Katherine

Kanaka Bay at French Creek

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Fear Knot II

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Katherine

Fear Knot II at French Creek

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Monday’s Child

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Katherine

Monday’s Child at French Creek

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Behind the scenes – roller derby

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Katherine

A series of time lapse videos that show the behind the scene action at roller derby bouts and scrimmages – this one from a bout 04 April 2017, between the Harbour City Rollers  (black) and the Candy Crushers (red). Two … Continue reading →

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Queen of Burnaby

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Katherine

The Queen of Burnaby is one of the few remaining ships that have car deck doors that swing inward – the doors were much despised during the early years as they they had a very annoying habit of refusing to … Continue reading →

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The concrete hulks

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Katherine

A few of the concrete hulks that form the mill pond breakwater in Powell River Sometimes you need a larger version, and we have one for you!

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Reflections – Powell River

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Katherine

An old building at an old wharf – a Powell River reflective self portrait

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Curve of Time ex Moby Dick

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Katherine

Curve of Time in Powell River Originally named Moby Dick, this ship was built in Holland by D. En Joh Boot N.V.  in 1959. She fished commercially as a side trawler until 1984 at which time she was purchased by … Continue reading →

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Pacific Girl

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Katherine

Pacific Girl at French Creek

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