Category Archives: ships

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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Queen of Nanaimo

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Katherine

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

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Queen of Nanaimo

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Katherine

Queen of Nanaimo at the BC Ferries terminal in Long Harbour on Salt Spring Island

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Spirit of Vancouver Island

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Katherine

BC Ferries Spirit of Vancouver Island

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Queen of Burnaby – departures

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Katherine

Queen of Burnaby preparing to departure from Little River

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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 ex Swiftsure III

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Katherine

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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