Category Archives: ships

Sayward – the sunken ship

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Katherine

Unlike the ships that were purposely sunk to create one of the breakwaters protecting Kelsey Bay at Sayward, this ship sank in the marina by accident of some sort. Originally built as the Malaspina Voyageur, this unlucky tug was destroyed … Continue reading →

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Island Sea Pearl

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Katherine

Island Sea Pearl in Deep Bay The Island Sea Pearl is a bit of a mystery as she was originally built as a tug that was likely an ST Class tug built for the United States Army. Her history is … Continue reading →

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Zaya

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Katherine

Zaya in Deep Bay

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Deep Bay – RCM SAR Station 59

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Katherine

RCM SAR Station 59 – Deep Bay Station 59 comprises volunteers from Qualicum Beach to Fanny Bay, with the base of operations being the Deep Bay Marina. From this location Station 59 can be tasked by the Joint Rescue Co-ordination … Continue reading →

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Deep Bay – the mystery ship

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Katherine

Deep Bay – but what is her name? The Laurier was built in Quebec by the Morton Engineering & Drydock Company, in 1936. Commissioned as the RCMP Laurier, it served as a patrol craft in the days of rum-running. In … Continue reading →

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Into the bay

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Katherine

Princess heading into Deep Bay

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M/V Rhododendron

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Katherine

Ex Washington State ferry M/V Rhododendron in Fanny Bay and linked to a much larger version…

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Centurion VII

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

Centurion VII at French Creek – waiting to depart to Lasqueti Island Built: 1985, Shore Boat Builders Ltd, Richmond Construction: Aluminum Gross Tonnage (t): 75.43 Net Tonnage (t): 51.80 Length (m): 20.88 Breadth (m): 5.49 Depth (m): 2.32 Engines: 2 … Continue reading →

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French Creek – CCGS Cape Cockburn

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

CCGS Cape Cockburn at Station 58, French Creek

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French Creek

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

French Creek

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