Category Archives: marina

Ladysmith – waterfront industry

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Katherine

Forestry, fisheries and ships – industries that shaped and maintain Ladysmith…

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Ladysmith – Government Wharf

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Katherine

Ladysmith Fisherman’s Wharf is a federally owned facility which was originally built as a fishing harbour for the areas commercial fishing fleet. The federal government managed hundreds of these harbours throughout Canada for many years up until 1998. After that … Continue reading →

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SS Minnow

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Katherine

The S. S. Minnow is a fictional charter boat that  ran aground on the shore of “an uncharted desert isle” (in the south Pacific Ocean), setting the stage for the 1960s television sitcom Gilligan’s Island. The S. S. Minnow used … Continue reading →

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Fanny Bay – clouds on the bay

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Katherine

  Usually the best images are a combination of being in the right place at the right time, having the right equipment, and luck. Then there’s the essential element of knowing which image to select, what to do (or not … Continue reading →

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Fanny Bay

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Katherine

A stop at fanny bay, where I managed to shoot some time lapse videos between the monsoons that have been soaking the region with much needed rain.   And a pair of time lapse videos…

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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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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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Victory V

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Katherine

Victory V in Nanaimo Year Built: 1964 International Shipbuilders Ltd, North Vancouver Gross Tonnage: 13.39 Net Tonnage: 9.11 Construction Material: Steel Length: 10.58 m Breadth: 4.27 m Depth: 1.52 m Propulsion: 1 x 335 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: … Continue reading →

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