Category Archives: ocean

Lady Melissa

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Katherine

The fishing boat Lady Melissa

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Off The Edge

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Katherine

The fishing boat Off The Edge at Morris Island

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Kelp Harvesting Boat

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Katherine

A small open deck kelp harvesting boat unloading kelp

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The Walter Gray

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Katherine

The small deck ferry Joshua Slocum was built in Halifax in 1973 by Halifax Metal Workers for the Minister of Highways. It entered service on the short run between East Ferry, and Tiverton, Nova Scotia. Fitted with twin steerable props – one … Continue reading →

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Letete-Deer Island Ferry

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Katherine

Deer Island, surrounded by the high tides of the Bay of Fundy and located at the mouth of Passamaquoddy Bay, sits about 4 km (3 mi.) from Letete, New Brunswick. Coastal Transport Limited provides daily, no charge ferry rides to … Continue reading →

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Queen Of Saanich

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Katherine

BC Ferries Queen of Saanich Builder: Victoria Machinery DepotYear Built: 1962Vehicles: 360Passengers: 1,672Crew: 36Overall Length: 129.9 mLength: 122.22 mBreadth: 23.20 mGross Tons: 9,301.65Service Speed: 18.5 knotsHorsepower: 8,941

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C-FHAX

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Katherine

C-FHAX,  Harbour Air fleet number 313, a 1960 de Havilland DHC-3 float plane at the Harbour Air base in Nanaimo.

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Sheringham Point Lighthouse

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Katherine

Sheringham Point Lighthouse is a designated National Heritage Lighthouse, located in Shirley, British Columbia. I like lighthouses. Constructed: 1912Construction: concrete towerAutomated: 1988Height: 19.5 metres (64 ft)Shape: hexagonal tower with balcony and lanternMarkings: white tower, red balcony and lanternFocal height: 22 … Continue reading →

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Along Dallas Road

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Katherine

A beautiful day watching the waves as I walk along Dallas Road in Victoria. There is a wonderful view of the lighthouse on Discovery Island…

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Margaretsville Lighthouse

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Katherine

Margaretsville Lighthouse on a blustery day

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