Monthly Archives: March 2018

Corona Nature

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Katherine

Panama flagged bulk carrier Corona Nature anchored in Cowichan Bay, off Skinner Point at the entrance to Genoa Bay. Built:2009 Length: 228m Width: 37 m Draught: 19.89 m Gross Tonnage: 46783 t Net Tonnage: 27167 t Deadweight: 86356 t

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West Coast Babel fish

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Katherine

West Coast Babel fish If you’re a fan of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy you’ll know that a Babel fish is a fictitious alien fish that performs instant translations. Out here on the West Coast, we use the crab … Continue reading →

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Pacific Clipper

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

Pacific Clipper in Victoria at Fisherman’s Wharf

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Herring Fleet – setting the nets

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

Setting the nets for herring in Qualicum Bay

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Herring Fleet

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

The herring fleet in Qualicum Bay

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Al Ke II and Opal T

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

Al Ke II and Opal T fishing for herring in Qualicum Bay

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Victoria Clipper IV – Ogden Point

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

Clipper Navigation’s Victoria Clipper IV heading past the Ogden Point Breakwater and into the Victoria Inner Harbour.

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Ogden Point Breakwater geographic datum

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Katherine

I felt compelled to take a few shots of this geographic datum on the Ogden Point Breakwater as I like such things, and being a former federal government employee I appreciate the admonishment to not disturb the Department of Public … Continue reading →

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Herring run

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Katherine

Part of the herring fleet working off Qualicum Bay – it’s hard work and a short run…

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