Category Archives: ocean

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

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

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

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

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Nanaimo – Duke Point Commercial Terminal

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

Twilight view of the marina and downtown Nanaimo

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Nanaimo – CPR Dock

The CPR Dock in Nanaimo, with Wellcox Yard in the background

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Sand dollar

A sand dollar at Kye Bay – Lazo

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BC Ferries – Queen Of Burnaby

Queen of Burnaby departing from the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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Queens in the strait

BC Ferries Queen of Alberni and Queen of Oak Bay off Orlebar Point on Gabriola Island

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Gabriola – Degnen Bay fishing boats

There is a certain order to the apparent chaos of gear and lines on fishing boats – you have to look for it, especially in settings where there are many boats vying for a spot on the dock. Fishing boats … Continue reading →

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