Category Archives: ships

Queen Of Burnaby

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Katherine

Queen Of Burnaby departing the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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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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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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Lazo

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Katherine

Lazo at the Comox Marina Lazo is a 36′ Falkins Class Type II Cabin RIB stationed at, and operated by RCM-SAR Station 60 Comox Design: Enclosed cabin Rigid Hull Inflatable Length: 11.12 metres Power: Twin diesel engines and water jets … Continue reading →