Author Archives: Katherine

Kiviuq I – ex Tulugarnaq

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Katherine

Kiviuq I in Lunenburg Arctic Fisheries Alliances (AFA) owns and operates two 30 metre (99’) steel fixed-gear fishing vessels: the Suvak (ex Genny and Doug) and the Kiviuq. They are sister ships and are equipped with freezing-at-sea capabilities. The Suvak … Continue reading →

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Reflections – self portraits

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Katherine

It has been a while since I posted a reflective self portrait, so here we are with one that I shot at a very interesting place – the Church Grove Cemetery Company.

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Church Grove Cemetery Company

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Katherine

In 1851, Rev. Robert Stewart came from Ireland to the community of Wilmot and Melvern Square, preaching in the local schoolhouse. In 1853-54 the Covenanter Congregation was officially organized and David Cruikshanks and Daniel Morrison were named elders. The church … Continue reading →

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Melvern Square United Baptist Church

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Katherine

Melvern Square United Baptist Church – Stronach Mountain Road

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The houses of Nova Scotia

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Katherine

One of the abandoned houses of Nova Scotia – Annapolis Valley

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Centurion Main Battle Tank Mk. 5

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Katherine

A Centurion Main Battle Tank Mk. 5 at the former CFB Cornwallis in Deep Brook, Nova Scotia. The Mk. 5 carried a type A barrel 20-pounder (84mm) main gun. Weight: 51 long tons (52 t) Length: Hull: 25 ft (7.6 … Continue reading →

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High tide, low tide – Harbourville

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Katherine

High tide in Harbourville, looking down at the lobster boat Fundy Breeze, and the scallop draggers Shell Stalker and Dakota & Boys. And Fundy Breeze and Shell Stalker at low tide.

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High tide, low tide – Harbourville

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Katherine

Dakota & Boys, Shell Stalker and Fundy Breeze – Harbourville Dakota & Boys, Shell Stalker and Fundy Breeze at high tide, and then Shell Stalker and Fundy Breeze at low tide. And then we have Krista M at a high … Continue reading →

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Radio Controlled Trains – Wright’s Cove

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Katherine

Radio controlled trains – beware! There I was in town-town (the city, HRM…) with some time on my hands, so I decided to take a drive down Wrights Cove Road to see if I could get a glimpse of Wrights … Continue reading →

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Walton Harbour – Minas Basin

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Katherine

Walton Harbour – looking north onto the Minas Basin I had stopped here to take a look at the Walton Lighthouse, and lingered a bit longer on a rainy day to enjoy the beauty of the outlet of the Walton … Continue reading →

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