Category Archives: Nanaimo

C-FHAJ

C-FHAJ, a Harbour Air 1960 Dehavilland DHC-3 in Nanaimo

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C-FEBE

C-FEBE, a Harbour Air 1952 Dehavilland DHC-2 in Nanaimo

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SVI 110

Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) EMD GP9 locomotive 110 in Nanaimo Frame Number: 5472-6 Built: July 1956, General Motors Electro-Motive Division AAR wheel arr.: B-B Gauge: 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Trucks: EMD Bloomberg B … Continue reading

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Nanaimo – at the marina

Western Princess at the Cameron Island Marina – Nanaimo

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Nanaimo – Coming Soon

“Coming Soon” – part of the Temporary Art Program, Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo

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Onto the siding

A pair of Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) locomotives working a series of tank cars for delivery onto a siding in Nanaimo. Rail is alive on Vancouver Island, but barely…

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An Island view

Newcastle Island and Protection Island beyond Swy-a-Lana Lagoon

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Pacific Star

Pacific Star at Cameron Island Marina in Nanaimo Built: 1968, Thames Boat Works, Bowser Material: Wood Length (m): 13.41 Breadth (m): 3.99 Depth (m): 1.95 Gross Tonnage (t): 24.50 Net Tonnage (t): 16.97 Engine: 170 HP diesel Propulsion: Single Screw … Continue reading

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Polar Bear

Polar Bear at Cameron Island Marina, Nanaimo Built: 2008, Aleutian Yachts, Tacoma Material: Steel Length: 31.09 m Breadth: 8.53 m Draught: 1.98m Engines: 2x 700 HP Caterpillar 3406E diesel Propellers: 2 x Fishmaster, 4 blades Cruise Speed: 11 knots Top … Continue reading

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Cameron Island Marina

Gabriola Island framed by the Jervis Chief, Golden Chance, and Lady Valerie

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