Category Archives: ships

The Royston Wrecks

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

The Royston Wrecks are the remnants of 14 (possibly 15) old ships that were once used as a breakwater to protect the log booming grounds of Comox Harbour. In the first half of the 20th century the Comox Valley had … Continue reading →

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On the water – Swartz Bay

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Katherine

An ex RCN YAG at Swartz Bay

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On the water – motoring about

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Katherine

Motoring about the Gulf Islands in boats of all sizes

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On the water – under sail

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Katherine

Sailing around the southern Gulf Islands

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Queen of Burnaby

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Katherine

Queen of Burnaby backing out of the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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Queen of Burnaby

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Katherine

BC Ferries Queen of Burnaby in Little River

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A wreck ashore

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Katherine

Waiting to be removed – abandoned sailboat on the shore at Goose Spit – Comox

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Nanaimo in Victoria

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Katherine

HMCS Nanaimo at the Point Hope Maritime shipyard in Victoria

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Victoria – The Empress

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Katherine

The Empress  – gone are the iconic Empress sign and the ivy that covered the front

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Queen of Nanaimo

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Katherine

BC Ferries Queen of Nanaimo heading out of Long Harbour on Salt Spring Island

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