Category Archives: ships

Baynes Sound – the boats

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Fishing is not easy on people, equipment, or boats – on the other hand it provides many opportunities for employment, and photography. Fishing is an important part of the west coast economy and it has played a huge part in … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Marina

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Reflections of the past, and of boats, at the Newcastle Marina in Nanaimo. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.228083340648718.1073741895.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”186″]

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M/V Frances Barkley

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The MV Frances Barkley is a freight and passenger vessel operating in the Alberni Inlet and Barkley Sound. She was named for Frances Barkley, the wife and travelling companion of Captain Charles William Barkley. MV Frances Barkley at Port Alberni … Continue reading →

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Port Alberni

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Port Alberni has long been a gateway for me when travelling by road or by sea – a safe harbour in a storm,  a place to grab a coffee before heading to Ucluelet or Bamfield, and more recently, a place … Continue reading →

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Comox marina

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I like the Comox marina as it is also home to a working harbour and not just the play thing of the overly wealthy. It’s scenic and serene yet still bustling with activity of you look for it. Looking toward … Continue reading →

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M/V Mayne Queen

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The Mayne Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries operated by BC Ferries.   Built: 1965, Victoria Machinery Depot Co. Victoria BC Launched: November 15, 1965 Overall Length: 84.96 m Breadth: 18.7 m Gross Tons: 1,475.68 Dead Weight: … Continue reading →

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M/V Bowen Queen

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The Bowen Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries operated by BC Ferries. Built: 1965, Victoria Machinery Depot Co. Victoria BC Launched: November 15, 1965 Overall Length: 84.96 m Breadth: 18.7 m Gross Tons: 1,475.68 Dead Weight: 515 … Continue reading →

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CCGS Cape Cockburn

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The CCGS Cape Cockburn is one of the Canadian Coast Guard’s 36 Cape class motor life boats. Her primary role is search and rescue. Builder: Victoria Shipyard Ltd., Victoria, British Columbia Year Launched: 2003 Tonnage gross: 33.8 tons Tonnage net: … Continue reading →

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CCGS Neocaligus

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Nearshore Fishery Research Vessel CCGS Neocaligus at Mayne Island.  Neocaligus is based out of Patricia Bay, and is used primarily for inshore fisheries research. Builder: Shore Boat Builders Ltd., Richmond, British Columbia Year Launched: 1989 Year in Service: 2001 Length: … Continue reading →

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Queen of Burnaby

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

The Queen of Burnaby crossing Georgia Strait from Powell River as she heads into the BC Ferries terminal at Little River, near Comox on Vancouver Island. I never tire of these beautiful ships…

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