Category Archives: ships

Quadra Queen II

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

Quadra Queen II in Port McNeill Quadra Queen II was built for and operated by the BC Ministry of Transportation and Highways until 06 October 6 1986  when the Ministry’s ferries and routes were transferred to BC Ferries. Built: 1969, … Continue reading →

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At anchor – Goose Spit

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Katherine

Goose Spit – a sheltered and beautiful anchorage

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Royston Wrecks – from the sea

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Katherine

I just happened to have a camera with me while transiting from Comox to Denman Island aboard an Orca Class Patrol Craft Training, and we just happened to pass by the Royston Wrecks…

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Queen of Burnaby – the long lens

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Katherine

23 mm wide Queen of Burnaby at BC Ferries Little River terminal, viewed from Singing Sands beach to the east. 350 mm not so wide…

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Wolf and Grizzly

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Katherine

PCT 59 Wolf and PCT 69 Grizzly off Denman Island view the full size album…

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HMCS Quadra – rigging for sail

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Katherine

Cadets at HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Center (CSTC) rigging their boats

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Comox Marina

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katherine

Comox Marina as viewed with a long lens

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The Royston Wrecks

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katherine

The Royston Wrecks viewed across the Comox Harbour

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HMCS Quadra – across the estuary

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katherine

HMCS Quadra viewed from Filberg Lodge and Park, across the Comox Estuary

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Queen Of Burnaby – Better days

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Katherine

The Queen of Burnaby showing her age, and sadly, a fair amount of neglect as she is slated for replacement by a new Intermediate Class ferry.

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