Category Archives: ships

MV Klitsa ex Denman Queen

The Klitsa is the first of the four K Class ferries operated BC Ferries. She was built as the Denman Queen in 1972 for the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways. In 1985 Denman Queen was transferred to BC … Continue reading

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Victoria – Zenith

Zenith and a few lesser known vessels in Victoria’s inner harbour Zenith was the dream of a US businessman, who unfortunately passed away six months prior to the completion. The yacht was launched at a final cost of $41 million … Continue reading

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Victoria – The Empress

The Empress – James Bay, Victoria

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Victoria – The Empress

The Empress – James Bay, Victoria

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C-FHAA and C-GHAR

C-FHAA and C-GHAR, Harbour Air Dehavilland DHC-3 turboprops in Victoria C-FHAA was built in 1960 – C-GHAR in 1954. Both aircraft were originally piston powered.

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C-GOPP

C-GOPP, a Harbour Air 1959 Dehavilland DHC-3 in Victoria

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Victoria Clipper 1

Victoria Clipper in Victoria The Victoria Clipper is a high speed passenger ferry that operates between Victoria and Pier 69 in Seattle. Built: 1986 Kvaerner Fjellstrand, Omastrand, Norway Flag: Curacao Gross Tonnage: 431 t Net Tonnage: 146 t Deadweight: 76 … Continue reading

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Victoria – HMCS Malahat

HMCS Malahat, Royal Canadian Navy Reserve –  Victoria Harbour

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Victoria – HMCS Malahat

HMCS Malahat, Royal Canadian Navy Reserve –  James Bay

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Victoria – HMCS Malahat

HMCS Malahat, Royal Canadian Navy Reserve –  James Bay

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