Category Archives: ocean

Seaspan Commodore

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Katherine

Seaspan Commodore at the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal Built: 1974, Vancouver Ship Yards, North Vancouver Gross Tonnage (t): 667.00 Net Tonnage (t): 200.00 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 40.38 Vessel Breadth (m): 10.92 Vessel Depth (m): 6.00 Speed (knots): … Continue reading →

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Gulls

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Katherine

Gulls at Kitty Coleman Provincial Park

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Victoria – Zenith

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Katherine

Zenith and a few lesser known vessels in Victoria’s inner harbour Zenith was the dream of a US businessman, who unfortunately passed away six months prior to the completion. The yacht was launched at a final cost of $41 million … Continue reading →

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Victoria – Ogden Point Breakwater

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Katherine

Ogden Point Breakwater –an iconic Victoria landmark

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Victoria – The Empress

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Katherine

The Empress – James Bay, Victoria

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Victoria – The Empress

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Katherine

The Empress – James Bay, Victoria

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C-FHAA and C-GHAR

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Katherine

C-FHAA and C-GHAR, Harbour Air Dehavilland DHC-3 turboprops in Victoria C-FHAA was built in 1960 – C-GHAR in 1954. Both aircraft were originally piston powered.