Category Archives: ships

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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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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