Category Archives: ships

Classic Victoria – the Coho

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Katherine

Named after the magnificent silver salmon found in the British Columbia and Washington State waters, the M.V. Coho is a vehicle and passenger ferry crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Victoria British Columbia’s Inner Harbour and the city … Continue reading →

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Frances Barkley

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Katherine

Heading into the Broken Group aboard the Frances Barkley and a bit of video…

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Queen of Burnaby

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Katherine

Queen of Burnaby at the BC Ferries terminal in Little River on a west coast winter day

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Kayaks – Telegraph Harbour

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Katherine

Kayaks in Telegraph Harbour, on the south end of Thetis Island Thetis Island is a great starting point for exploring the sheltered waters along Scott, Dayman, and Hudson Islands, either from the Telegraph Harbour Marina, or from the BC Ferries … Continue reading →

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A coastal moment

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Katherine

A busy moment at Open Bay on Quadra Island as BC Ferries Tachek heads to Whaleton on Cortes Island.

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Albern

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Katherine

The Albern is often seen tied up in Fanny Bay, yet for some reason I had never seen her working, until a few days ago. Albern working in Fanny Bay A calm afternoon, and a wonderful sight as the Albern … Continue reading →

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Central Isle

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Katherine

Central Isle at the government wharf in Fanny Bay

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HMCS Alberni K-103

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

A model of HMCS Alberni on display at CFB Comox HMCS Alberni was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy(RCN) during the Second World War.  Alberni  played a vital role in escorting convoys. She was torpedoed and … Continue reading →

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Powell River Queen

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

The M/V Powell River Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries built to operate on the new minor routes acquired by BC Ferries in the early 1960’s. The Bowen Queen, Mayne Queen and the Powell River Queen were … Continue reading →

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Conuma Master

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Katherine

Conuma Master at Jones Marine Group in Chemainus

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