Category Archives: ships

Victoria – Two Points

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Katherine

Ogden Point and Camel Point – James Bay, Victoria

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Victoria – HMCS Malahat

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Katherine

HMCS Malahat – Victoria

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CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Katherine

Sir Wilfrid Laurier in Victoria CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier is a light icebreaker and Major Navaids Tender of the Canadian Coast Guard. Built in 1986 by Canadian Shipbuilding at Collingwood,Ontario, Canada, she was the last ship built there. Sir Wilfrid … Continue reading →

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By day and by night – Pacific Reward

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Katherine

Pacific Reward at Fisherman’s Wharf – Comox

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On the grid

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Katherine

A fish boat on one of the three grids at the Comox Marina While many wish they could live ‘off the grid’, the owner of this fish boat wanted to be on the grid, so he could change the propeller … Continue reading →

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The boat that no longer floats

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Katherine

Three boats that no longer float, after sinking or being tossed ashore at Goose Spit, near HMCS Quadra. While this section of the Comox Harbour is relatively sheltered, the bottom is mostly mud and not a great place to anchor … Continue reading →

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The Salmon Dock

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Katherine

Comox Marina – end of November I often see signs advertising “Tuna at Salmon Dock” so I am going to refer to this section of the Comox Marina as the Salmon Dock.

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Strathcona view

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Katherine

Strathcona and the Comox Glacier viewed from Comox The setting sun provides some wonderful long light – it’s a fantastic time to be out with a camera as the colours come alive,  and the increasing shadows accentuate both nature and … Continue reading →

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Zena D – ex Sunnta II

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Katherine

Zena D at Comox Marina Built: 1980, K. Frostad Boatbuilding Ltd. Richmond Material: Reinforced plastic Gross Tonnage (t): 28.23 Net Tonnage (t): 11.90 Length (m): 12.92 Breadth (m): 4.42 Depth (m): 1.80 Engine: 168 HP, diesel Propulsion: Single screw Speed … Continue reading →

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Catherine Tamera

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Katherine

Catherine Tamera at Comox Marina

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