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CFMETR – CFAV Lawrenceville

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Katherine

Lawrenceville at CFMETR YTL 590, CFAV Lawrenceville is one of five Ville class tugboats operated by the Royal Canadian Navy. The Ville class tugs are quite low-slung vessels which makes them ideal for harbour work, such as the tight manoeuvring … Continue reading →

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CFMETR – TWR 7

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Katherine

TWR 7 (Chaparral) at CFMETR Chaparral is a US Navy 85 ft. Target Torpedo Retriever Vessel currently assigned to CFMETR. Chapparal’s duties include the retrieval of targets, torpedoes, mk 30 Targets, range security and deployment of oceanographic measurement instrumentation. Chapparal’s … Continue reading →

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CFMETR – CFAV Egret

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Katherine

CFAV Egret at CFMETR CFAV Egret is a Range Safety and Patrol vessel based at the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges (CFMETR) in Nanoose. Built:  2003, Kamma & Blake Industries, Port Alberni Length: 14 m Engines: 2 x … Continue reading →

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CFMETR

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Katherine

Number 9 at CFMETR

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Pacific Scout

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Katherine

Pacific Scout at Ogden Point Pilotage Station Pacific Scout  is owned and operated by Pacific Pilotage Authority, Vancouver BC. Built: 2007,A.B.D. Enterprises Ltd., Burnaby BC. Material: Aluminum Length:19.00m Breadth: 6.06m Depth: 2.08m Gross Tonnage: 59.36 Net Tonnage: 44.52 Propulsion: 3x … Continue reading →

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Cruise ships at night

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Katherine

Three in a row at Ogden Point – Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal And viewed across the harbour from Work Point – CFB Esquimalt

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Invader

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Katherine

Invader entering Victoria harbour Built: 1999, Codecasa, Viareggio shipyard, Italy Gross Tonnage: 608 tonnes Length Overall: 49.90m Beam: 9.50m Draft (max): 3.10m Construction: Steel hull, aluminum superstructure Propulsion: Twin screw, finnscrew 5 blades s class Engine: 2x Caterpillar 3516B, 2200 … Continue reading →

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HMCS Chicoutimi

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Katherine

HMCS Chicoutimi open house at CFMETR in Nanoose HMCS Chicoutimi (SSK 879), is a Royal Canadian Navy Victoria-class long-range hunter-killer (SSK) submarine. The former HMS Upholder was laid up by the Royal Navy in June 1994, and accepted by Canada … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound Connector

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Katherine

  The Baynes Sound Connector at the BC Ferries terminal in Buckley Bay – the cables for this yet to be delivered cable ferry appear to be rusting prematurely, which lead me to wonder if this is going to end … Continue reading →

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Ferry Hair

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries – heading to Duke Point The outside decks on BC Ferries ships are great places to watch the scenery and other ships go by, but the wind can be a right bother and mess your hair!

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