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Glen Afton

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Glen Afton alongside at Comox The Glen Afton is a bit of puzzle as the name appears in the vessel registry as Glenafton – and the registration was suspended in 2010.

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Island Signs – Puntledge warning

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Warning signs and sirens – a bit of a reminder that the water level of the Puntledge River can change rapidly when the flow of water out of Comox Lake is increased by BC Hydro.

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Amphrite Point

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Amphitrite Lighthouse is located on the western edge of Amphitrite Point which was named for the naval warship the HMS Amphitrite in 1859 by Captian George H. Richards of the Royal Navy. In 1906 a wooden lighthouse was built on … Continue reading →

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Chesterman Beach – sea caves

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

At low tide the sea coves and surge channels become accessible at Chesterman Beach – they’re going to become deadly places at high tide so be careful while you explore.

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Frank Island – four in the sand

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

The remains of a car or truck that somehow wound up stuck the tombolo connecting Frank Island to Chesterman Beach

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Not your normal view – Grumman CS2F / CP-121 Tracker

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

RCAF Grumman CS2F / CP-121 Tracker at the Comox Air Force Museum

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A blustery day – Air Force Beach

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Katherine
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The mysterious Puntledge box

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Katherine

I have no idea what the purpose of this box is – it’s located downstream of the Duncan Bay Main logging road bridge at Stotan Falls, on the northwest side of the BC Hydro penstock access road right at the … Continue reading →

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Puntledge Generating Station penstock

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Katherine

I set out to find out exactly where the 5.1 km long penstock pipeline for BC Hydro’s Puntledge Generation Station transitions from the welded steel construction that most people see, to the wood stave construction that is a bit off … Continue reading →

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Comox Lake – The other side of the dam

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Katherine

If you’re a recreational user of the Puntledge River you’ll probably know that the twin remotely controlled gates on the right hand side of the Comox Lake impoundment dam are used to regulate the discharge of water into the Puntledge. … Continue reading →

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