Category Archives: ships

Ladysmith – Government Wharf

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Katherine

Ladysmith Fisherman’s Wharf is a federally owned facility which was originally built as a fishing harbour for the areas commercial fishing fleet. The federal government managed hundreds of these harbours throughout Canada for many years up until 1998. After that … Continue reading →

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SS Minnow

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Katherine

The S. S. Minnow is a fictional charter boat that  ran aground on the shore of “an uncharted desert isle” (in the south Pacific Ocean), setting the stage for the 1960s television sitcom Gilligan’s Island. The S. S. Minnow used … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Pearl

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Katherine

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl arriving the Victoria Cruse Ship Terminal – Ogden Point, James Bay. I managed to catch Harbour Air, the Clpper, Helijet or a tug in each of these images – it demonstrates how busy the Victoria … Continue reading →

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Denman – Gravelly bay

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Katherine

Looking across Lambert Channel to Hornby from Gravelly Bay on Denman Island   BC Ferries Gravelly Bay terminal

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MV Kahloke

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Katherine

The Kahloke is one of three K-class vessels operated by BC Ferries fleet – her sister ships are the Klitsa, the Kwuna and the Kuper. Kahloke was built in 1973 for the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways. In … Continue reading →

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Coastal Celebration

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Katherine

M/V Coastal Celebration is the third and final Coastal Class ship to be delivered to BC Ferries. M/V Coastal Celebration heading to Swartz Bay   Built: 2008, Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, Germany Laid down: September 1, 2007 Launched: December 14, 2007 Acquired: … Continue reading →

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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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