Category Archives: ocean

Ladysmith – a mystery ship

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Katherine

A mystery ship in the Ladysmith Community Marina – I’ll find it’s name eventually… at

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Oyster Boats

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Katherine

Oyster boats in Fanny Bay

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A bit of Baynes Sound

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Katherine

A section of beach in Baynes Sound, off Highway 19 A between Fanny Bay and Mud Bay

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Rhododendron and Synergy

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Katherine

Rhododendron is an ex Washington State ferry – Synergy is a Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH). Both are used by Fanny Bay Oysters at their Fanny Bay oyster operation.

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Cosco Tianjin in the Strait of Juan de Fuca off Victoria Built: 2005, Koyo Dockyard Co. Ltd., Japan Length: 278.9m Breadth: 40m Draught: 14.02 m Gross Tonnage: 66,380 Net Tonnage: 26,235 Engine: B&W engine type 10K98MC, 57,204 KW Maximum speed: … Continue reading →

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CS Wave Venture

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Katherine

A Pacific Pilotage Authority pilot boat heading out from Ogden Point toward CS Wave Venture, anchored off Royal Roads during the cruise ship season. Wave Venture winters at the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal Pier A. Pier A also houses a … Continue reading →