Category Archives: ships

Pacific Lad No 1

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

Pacific Lad No 1 in Ladysmith

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Coast Isle

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

Coast Isle in Ladysmith

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Triple M II

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

Triple M II in Ladysmith

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Spirit of British Columbia

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Katherine

Spirit of British Columbia approaching the BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay Built: 1993, Integrated Ferry Constructors Ltd. , Victoria Maximum Displacement: 11,642 tonnes Gross Tons: 18,747.44 tonnes Net Tonnage: 13893.87 tonnes Deadweight: 2868 tonnes Length Overall: 167.57 m Length: … Continue reading →

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The yellow Hippo

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Katherine

A Hippo amphibious bus heading toward the James Bay Anglers boat ramp, where it will continue it’s journey along Dallas Road.

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Queen of Burnaby – a blustery day

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

A blustery day and a bumpy ride as the Queen of Burnaby departs the BC Ferries terminal at Little River

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Coast Isle

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Katherine

Coast Isle in Ladysmith Year Built: 1980, Certified Welding & Machining, Prince Rupert Gross Tonnage: 4.69 Net Tonnage: 3.19 Construction Material: Aluminum Length: 8.05 m Breadth: 3.05 m Depth: 0.61 m Propulsion: 230 HP Diesel, single screw Speed: 14.0 knots … Continue reading →

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Ladysmith – waterfront industry

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Katherine

Forestry, fisheries and ships – industries that shaped and maintain Ladysmith…

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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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