Category Archives: ships

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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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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