Category Archives: ships

Petrel

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Katherine

I spotted the Petrel in Deep Bay, and unfortunately, have not been able to find any information about her. Yet…

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Frances Barkley – a bit of fog

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Katherine

Starting our trip off in a typical west coast fashion – fog and cloud

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Frances Barkley – Alberni Inlet

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Katherine

Heading down Alberni Inlet toward Trevor Channel, Cape Beale, and the wild ocean

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Port Alberni Quay

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Katherine

Port Alberni Quay with Mount Arrowsmith in the background

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Oysters – Sproat Bay

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Katherine

We’re heading up Trevor Channel toward Bamfield, when the Frances Barkley stops at the southeast end of Tzartus Island– not for pirates or a calamity of some sort, but because we are being approached by a small boat. The crew … Continue reading →

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Frances Barkley – Simple truths

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Katherine

The master of MV Frances Barkley telling me a great story as we head up the Alberni Inlet to Kildonan and Bamfield.

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Westco Promoter–ex Promoter

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Katherine

Westco Promoter in Campbell River Built: 1981, Alberni Engineering & Shipyard, Port Alberni Gross Tonnage (t): 39.49 Net Tonnage (t): 21.43 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 13.47 Vessel Breadth (m): 6.10 Vessel Depth (m): 2.04 Speed (knots): 9.0 Propulsion … Continue reading →

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Once there was a marine railway

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Katherine

The remains of two marine railways are just beyond the steel walkway – it hinges open to allow boats to travel up and into the ship yard, and then again back down into the water. The rails and most of … Continue reading →

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A bit of a mess

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Katherine

Oil and water should never mix… The Government Wharf in Campbell River is a great place to look at fishing boats and tug boats, and the nearby Discovery Fishing Pier offers some great views of cruise ships, tugs and barges, … Continue reading →

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Royal Banker

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Katherine

Royal Banker in Campbell River Built: 1978, Mayer Steel Boat Ltd., Sydney Construction Material: Steel Gross Tonnage (t): 39.68 Net Tonnage (t): 16.04 Vessel Length (m): 15.76 Vessel Breadth (m): 4.79 Vessel Depth (m): 2.16 Speed (knots): 9.0 Propulsion Method: … Continue reading →

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