Author Archives: Katherine

Fanny bay – seals and sealions

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Katherine

Seals and sealions basking in the sun on the breakwater at Fanny Bay – this sheltered section of Baynes Sound is between highway 19A and Denman Island.

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Morden coal mine

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Katherine

Named after Colonel W. Grant Morden, one of the chief financiers of the mine, excavation of two parallel shafts for the Pacific Coast Coal Mines (PCCM) Morden mine commenced in March 1912, one a main production shaft, the other for … Continue reading →

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Puntledge penstock pipeline – nuts and bolts

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Katherine

You may have walked alongside the Puntledge penstock pipeline many times, but have you thought about the nuts and bolts of the pipeline? Above, a concrete thrust block – these are normally used where the the pipeline direction or slope … Continue reading →

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Historical notes?

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Katherine

1913 The original Comox Lake impoundment dam was constructed at Comox Lake outlet by Wellington Colliery company [later Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd.]. The diversion facilities, as they existed in 1950 prior to redevelopment, were comprised of the present cross-stream weir … Continue reading →

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Bridges – Duncan Bay Main at Puntledge penstock

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Katherine

The Duncan Bay Main logging road crossing the Puntledge penstock pipeline

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Pipeline graffiti

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Katherine

Graffiti on the Puntledge penstock pipeline

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Victoria – Working the lines

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Securing Norwegian Pearl (Norwegian Cruise Lines) at James Bay MS Amsterdam (Holland America Lines) in the background

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Long light at the marina

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

The wood of the docks and fish boats comes alive with the long evening light

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Myrtle V (MYRTLE V. NO. 1)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Myrtle V in Comox Year Built: 1950 Henry Vollmers, Nanaimo Gross Tonnage: 12.68 Net Tonnage: 10.15 Construction Material: Wood Length: 11.37 m Breadth: 3.54 m Depth: 1.37 m Propulsion: 1 x 105 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 8.0 knots

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Lady Marie II

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Lady Marie II in Comox Year Built: 1963 Ronald Pearson, Delta Gross Tonnage: 10.42 Net Tonnage: 7.24 Construction Material: Wood Length: 9.27 m Breadth: 3.11 m Depth: 1.22 m Propulsion: 1 x 105 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 9.0 … Continue reading →

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