Category Archives: ships

Comox marina at night

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I’ve always enjoyed fishing boats and the sights and sounds of a marina, so I headed down to the Comox marina at night to take some pictures – in December…

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M/V Quinitsa

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The 50 car Quinitsa was originally built for the Britsh Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways.  Quinitsa began service in 1977 on the Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Island ferry route, replacing the 30 car Kahloke. The Quinitsa soon became too … Continue reading →

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M/V Island Sky

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I think that every person living on Vancouver Island has some sort of love/hate relationship with BC Ferries – I rather like the ferries but am not a fan of the food onboard or the high fare that I have … Continue reading →

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Albern

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Albern in Fanny Bay Year Built: 1967 United Engineering Ltd, Victoria Gross Tonnage: 9.43 Net Tonnage: 6.41 Construction Material: Steel Length: 9.81 m Breadth: 4.21 m Depth: 1.19 m Propulsion: 1 x 365 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 9.0 … Continue reading →

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MV Quinitsa – Buckly Bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

I spotted the MV Quinitsa while looking south down Baynes Sound toward the BC Ferries Buckley Bay ferry terminal. Pretty… You see stuff such as this if you take the time to slow down, get off the highway, and get … Continue reading →

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Christina B

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

  Christina B alongside in Campbell River   Year Built: 1964 Mervin J. Brooks, Sooke Gross Tonnage: 14.21 Net Tonnage: 10.96 Construction Material: Wood Length: 11.70 m Breadth: 3.41 m Depth: 1.46 m Propulsion: 1 x 114 brake horsepower diesel, … Continue reading →

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M/V Bowen Queen

Posted on August 5, 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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The ghost ships of Royston

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

   This is cool – especially for a person who grew up on the west coast and has sailed around the world for fun and for profit.   The remains of 14 ships include four Royal Canadian Navy warships, one … Continue reading →

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M/V Synergy

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The M/V Synergy, ex M/V Betsy, is a 63’ aluminum catamaran that was previously used as a pilot boat in San Diego. Her Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design and side thrusters are considered to be ideal for scallop … Continue reading →

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Emil-K

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Formerly named the Haidi, the 100 ton drum seiner Emil-K was built in 1941 by Star Shipyards in New Westminster, British Columbia. Star Shipyards was started in 1908 by Edward Mercer, a Newfoundlander, and his wife, who cleared the lot … Continue reading →

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