Category Archives: ships

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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Lady Marie II

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

Lady Marie II in Comox Year Built: 1963 Ronald Pearson, Delta Gross Tonnage: 10.42 Net Tonnage: 7.24 Construction Material: Wood Length: 9.27 m Breadth: 3.11 m Depth: 1.22 m Propulsion: 1 x 105 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 9.0 … Continue reading →

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Victory V

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Katherine

Victory V in Nanaimo Year Built: 1964 International Shipbuilders Ltd, North Vancouver Gross Tonnage: 13.39 Net Tonnage: 9.11 Construction Material: Steel Length: 10.58 m Breadth: 4.27 m Depth: 1.52 m Propulsion: 1 x 335 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: … Continue reading →

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Sandy Point

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Katherine

Sandy Point in Nanaimo Year Built: 1967 Ernest Wahl, Salmon Arm Gross Tonnage: 13.91 Net Tonnage: 9.46 Construction Material: Wood Length: 11.49 m Breadth: 3.57 m Depth: 1.68 m Propulsion: 1 x 180 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 10.0 … Continue reading →

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Splendour

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Katherine

Splendour in Nanaimo   Year Built: 1940 Mario Tarabochia, Ladner Gross Tonnage: 48.05 Net Tonnage: 20.23 Construction Material: Wood Length: 16.55 m Breadth: 4.85 m Depth: 2.26 m Propulsion: 1 x 237 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 10.0 knots

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