Category Archives: ships

M/V Bowen Queen

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Katherine

The M/V Bowen 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 built … Continue reading →

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Salt Spring – Vesuvius Bay

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

When you live on Vancouver Island you learn to get used to waiting for ferries – and to enjoy the opportunities to relax that the wait affords. I relaxed with a few cameras while waiting for the ferry from Vesuvius … Continue reading →

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Queen of Burnaby – a windy day

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Katherine

A windy day produced some good size waves on Georgia Strait – and a bumpy ride for BC Ferries Queen of Burnaby as she left the Little River terminal for Powell River. I like waves and wind, but they do … Continue reading →

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Fanny Bay – clouds on the bay

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Katherine

  Usually the best images are a combination of being in the right place at the right time, having the right equipment, and luck. Then there’s the essential element of knowing which image to select, what to do (or not … Continue reading →

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Twilight sailing

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Katherine

An evening sailing of M/V island Sky to Powell River from BC Ferries terminal at Little River

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Queen of Cowichan – a foggy day

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Katherine

The Queen of Cowichan at the BC Ferries terminal in Departure Bay The Queen of Cowichan is one of the five double-ended, roll-on/roll-off C-Class ferries (also known as Cowichan Class) ferries built by BC Ferries between 1976 and 1981. The … Continue reading →

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Queen of Oak Bay – a foggy day

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Katherine

BC Ferries Queen of Oak Bay approaching the Departure Bay terminal on a foggy day

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West Coast perspective

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Katherine

The canoe that seemed so large when you loaded it on top of the jeep can seem so small when you’re paddling about Baynes Sound.

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Victoria – Working the lines

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Securing Norwegian Pearl (Norwegian Cruise Lines) at James Bay MS Amsterdam (Holland America Lines) in the background

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Myrtle V (MYRTLE V. NO. 1)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Myrtle V in Comox Year Built: 1950 Henry Vollmers, Nanaimo Gross Tonnage: 12.68 Net Tonnage: 10.15 Construction Material: Wood Length: 11.37 m Breadth: 3.54 m Depth: 1.37 m Propulsion: 1 x 105 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 8.0 knots

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