Category Archives: ships

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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Seaspan Foam – ex Evco Foam

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Katherine

Seaspan Foam – Ogden Point Built: 1970,  B.C. Marine Railway Co., Vancouver Construction Material: Steel Gross Tonnage: (t)70.72 Net Tonnage: (t)10.18 Length (m): 17.68 Breadth (m): 6.13 Depth (m): 2.44 Engine: 2x 425 HP Caterpillar 3508 diesel Propulsion: Twin screw … Continue reading →

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Inlet Wrangler

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Katherine

Inlet Wrangler heading north past Quadra Island Built: 2007, MacTavish Welding Limited, Campbell River Construction Material: Steel Gross Tonnage (t): 47.85 Net Tonnage (t): 35.89 Length: 13.21m Breadth: 6.1m Draft: 3.17m Power: 2x 746 Kw diesel Speed (knots): 10.0 Propulsion: … Continue reading →

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An Island view

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Katherine

Newcastle Island and Protection Island beyond Swy-a-Lana Lagoon

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Pacific Star

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Katherine

Pacific Star at Cameron Island Marina in Nanaimo Built: 1968, Thames Boat Works, Bowser Material: Wood Length (m): 13.41 Breadth (m): 3.99 Depth (m): 1.95 Gross Tonnage (t): 24.50 Net Tonnage (t): 16.97 Engine: 170 HP diesel Propulsion: Single Screw … Continue reading →

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