Category Archives: ships

Sailing – Fly

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

Fly heading into Baynes Sound from the Comox Harbour

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Sailing – Against The Wind

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

Against The Wind heading out of the Comox Harbour and into Baynes Sound

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HMCS Quadra – at the end of the pier

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

The 19 Wing Marine Section crash boats at the end of the pier at HMCS Quadra

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CGGS

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Katherine

M. Charles M.B. in Port Hardy CCGS M. Charles M.B. is named after Seaman Martin Charles, S.C. M.B., of Bamfield, British Columbia, and Hereditary Chief of the Nitinaht Band. Martin served in the Canadian Coast guard for 32 years and … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries – Quadra Queen II

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

A bit of puddle art aboard the Quadra Queen II

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Disney Wonder

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Disney Wonder off Port Hardy Built: 1999, Fincantieri Marghera Shipyard, Italy Tonnage: 83,000 GT Length: 964 ft (294 m) Beam: 106 ft (32 m) Draft: 25.3 ft (7.7 m) Decks: 11 Installed power: 43,000 kW (57,600 hp) Propulsion: Diesel-Electric; *5 … Continue reading →

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Telegraph Cove

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Telegraph Cove

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Gikumi

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Gikumi in Telegraph Cove Gikumi was built to tow logs for the Telegraph Cove sawmill. She also served as a coastal pilot boat and cargo vessel all along British Columbia’s coastline before becoming B.C.’s first whale watching vessel in 1980. … Continue reading →

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Telegraph Cove – Kayaking

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Katherine

Kayakers heading out from Telegraph Cove

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BC Ferries – Gulf Island departure

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katherine

A Gulf Island departure from Swartz Bay

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