Category Archives: marina

Kelsey Bay – Tugger I and Shaymar

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Katherine

Tugger I and Shaymar entering Kelsey Bay Tugger I – ex Tugger Lane Built: 1956 John Manly Ltd.,  New Westminster Material: Steel Gross Tonnage (t): 14.79 Net Tonnage (t): 10.06 Vessel Length (m): 12.80 Vessel Breadth (m): 4.60 Vessel Depth … Continue reading →

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Sayward – the sunken ship

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Katherine

Unlike the ships that were purposely sunk to create one of the breakwaters protecting Kelsey Bay at Sayward, this ship sank in the marina by accident of some sort. Originally built as the Malaspina Voyageur, this unlucky tug was destroyed … Continue reading →

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Zaya

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Katherine

Zaya in Deep Bay

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Ocean Isle

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Katherine

I quite like fishing boats – the gear, the lines of the boats, the Names, and in so many cases, just because they are floating history and vital to the economy of British Columbia. Ocean Isle at French Creek If … Continue reading →

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Em-Ali II, Daleanne

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

Em-Ali II, Daleanne,  and a ship with no name – Port Alberni

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Inlet Charger ex Sealane

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

Inlet Charger at Port Alberni Built: 1962 Star Shipyard (Mercer’s Ltd) New Westminister Gross Tonnage (t):60.81 Net Tonnage (t): 41.35 Construction Material: Steel Length (m): 16.61 Breadth (m): 6.16 Depth (m):2.53 Engine: Diesel, 448 Horsepower Propulsion: Single Screw Speed (Knots): … Continue reading →

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Quathiaski Cove

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Katherine

Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island

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Ucluelet at night – the harbour

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Katherine

Ucluelet harbour on a calm and dry night

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Ucluelet at night – Canadian Princess – ex William J. Stewart

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Katherine

Named for the celebrated Canadian Dominion Hydrographer, William J. Stewart, operated on the British Columbia coast collecting data needed to create new marine charts. Her size was close to the maximum allowable to pass through the canals and locks along … Continue reading →

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Ucluelet at night – the aquarium

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Katherine

The Ucluelet Aquarium at night Shooting images at night can be problematic due to the colour temperature of industrial and street lighting that clashes with the lights on buildings such as the Ucluelet Aquarium. The answer is often to shoot … Continue reading →

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