Category Archives: ships

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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Rendal

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Katherine

Rendal in Campbell River Built: 1945, Ole Wick, Prince Rupert Construction Material: Wood Gross Tonnage (t): 19.93 Net Tonnage (t): 10.22 Vessel Length (m): 11.58 Vessel Breadth (m): 3.78 Vessel Depth (m): 1.83 Speed (knots): 8.0 Propulsion Method: Single Screw … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries – Buckley Bay

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Katherine

BC Ferries cable ferry Baynes Sound Connector at the Buckley Bay terminal

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BC Ferries – Gravelly Bay

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Katherine

MV Kahloke at the BC Ferries Denman east terminal in Gravelly Bay Sometime you have to wait for the ferry – that’s okay with me as there are many things to look at and take photographs of. Looking over the … Continue reading →

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MV Kahloke

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Katherine

MV Kahloke departing from the BC Ferries Denman East terminal at Gravelly Bay on Denman Island, and heading across Lambert Channel to Shingle Spit on Hornby Island.   BC Ferries MV Kahloke heading across Lambert Channel to Shingle Spit Bay … Continue reading →

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