Category Archives: ocean

A sea gull moment

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Katherine

Sea gulls are quite wonderful to watch as each is unique

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Gabriola

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Katherine

Entrance Island Light viewed from Orlebar Point on Gabriola Island A much larger version is available…

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Gabriola – Drumbeg Provincial Park

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

Gabriola Passage viewed from Drumbeg Provincial Park on Gabriola Island

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Orlebar Point

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

Georgia Strait and Entrance Island viewed from Orlebar Point on Gabriola Island

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Race Point I ex Swiftsure III

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

Race Point I in Gabriola Passage, off Drumbeg Provincial Park on Gabriola Island and a closer look… Built: 1970, B.C. Marine Shipbuilders Ltd., Vancouver Gross Tonnage (t): 86.78 Net Tonnage (t): 8.09 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 18.78 Vessel … Continue reading →

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Big boats, little boats – Helen J ex Sea Imp IX

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

Helen J with Newcastle Island in the background I used both of these images as the little boats are both complement the overall scene- that and I can’t decide which I prefer… Built: 1992, Sylte Shipyard Ltd., Maple Ridge Gross … Continue reading →

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Seaspan Superior ex Incan Superior

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

Seaspan Superior at the CPR dock in Nanaimo I shot these images on Mar 30, 2016 – the night that fire crews were battling a major blaze in a historic building at Commercial Street and Terminal Avenue in Nanaimo. The … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo – Harmac

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

The Harmac paper mill viewed mid crossing between Gabriola Island and Nanaimo

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Nanaimo – Duke Point Commercial Terminal

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Katherine

Duke Point Commercial Terminal The Duke Point Commercial Terminal has a 600 foot long berth, 15 acres of paved area, 55 acres of open leasable storage area, a 40 metric ton container crane and a 100 metric ton barge ramp.

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Nanaimo – twilight

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Katherine

Twilight view of the marina and downtown Nanaimo

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