Author Archives: Katherine

Lines and towers

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Katherine

Lines and towers – Metrotown

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BC Ferries – Queen of Alberni

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Katherine

Queen of Alberni at the BC Ferries terminal in Tsawwassen

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Hydrostatic Releases

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Katherine

Hydrostatic releases on one of the BC Ferries Hydrostatic releases are handy little devices are used to automatically deploy inflatable life rafts when a ship sinks. Water pressure activates the device when it descends 1.5m below the surface, and when … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries – Queen of New Westminster

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Katherine

BC Ferries Queen of New Westminster crossing Georgia Strait

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The Hub City

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Katherine

Despite being called The Harbour City, Nanaimo to me shall always be The Hub City According to Wikipedia: The City was previously known as the “Hub City” which has been attributed to its original layout design where the streets radiated … Continue reading →

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Walking in the water

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Katherine

Walking in the shallow water at the beach can be quite the experience, depending on the weather and the tide. Some days the water is warm and inviting, and some days the water is bone chillingly cold. I enjoy both, … Continue reading →