Category Archives: Navy

Nanaimo in Nanaimo

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

   HMCS Nanaimo is a Kingston-class coastal defence vessel, the third ship of her class, which is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel  Project. She is the second vessel to use the designation HMCS Nanaimo. Nanaimo was laid … Continue reading →

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A window onto the estuary

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

The view astern as the Royal Canadian Navy sets sail from HMCS Quadra

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Not your normal view – Comox Glacier

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

Q3, a motor work boat from HMCS Quadra and the Comox Glacier in the distance

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Borealis I and Q3

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

The fishing boat Borealis I and Q3, a motor work boat from HMCS Quadra

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Approaching Blue Starr 1

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Katherine

Blue Starr 1 anchored off Goose Spit

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Marine traffic jam

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Katherine

Comox Marina

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A pair of Orcas

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Katherine

PCT 59 (Wolf) and PCT 60 (Grizzly) alongside at HMCS Quadra For some reason the Navy prefers images of ships to be free of visible signs of the people who sail the ships – the angle of the shot without … Continue reading →

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HMCS Quadra boatshed

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Katherine

The boatshed at HMCS Quadra

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19 Wing Grizzly day sail

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Katherine

19 Wing sailing through Baynes Sound on PCT 60, Grizzly, Fun.. More images in a Facebook album and in a standalone album…

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2014 HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre graduation parade

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Katherine

  HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre graduation parade The image above is linked to a larger version that is approximately 1500 pixels wide. There is also a 4000 pixel wide user controlled version that allows you to zoom in … Continue reading →

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