Category Archives: ships

Orca-class Patrol Craft Training vessels

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Katherine

The Orca class vessels are primarily used to facilitate the two-to-six-week long at sea phases of naval officer training. They are also used to train non-commissioned members and provide an at sea experience for members of the Royal Canadian Sea … Continue reading →

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MS Amsterdam

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Katherine

Holland American Line’s MS Amsterdam at the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal in James Bay.   Builder: Fincantieri (Italy) 2000 (refurbished 2005) Class: R class, cruise ship Gross Tonnage: 62,735 Net Tonnage: 30,766 Dead Weight Tonnage: 7,327 Length: 237.0 m … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries – Queen of Burnaby

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Katherine

The Queen of Burnaby crossing Georgia Strait en route from Powell River  to Little River

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Victoria – where it used to be

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Katherine

The Undersea Gardens used to be at the end of this jetty

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James Bay – Dallas Road

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Katherine

Dallas Road near Ogden Point in James Bay

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Glengary, Island Fury and Island Pacer

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Katherine

Glengary, Island Fury and Island Pacer in Campbell River Glengary ex Foremost Trojan Year Built: 1968 Richard Dunston Ltd, Thorne Doncaster, England Gross Tonnage: 71.65 Net Tonnage: 71.65 Construction Material: Steel Length: 21.37 m Breadth: 5.97 m Depth: 2.16 m … Continue reading →

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G.M. Venture

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Katherine

    G.M. Venture in Campbell River

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Pacific Ranger II – ex Swiftsure II

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Katherine

    Pacific Ranger II in Campbell River

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Island Fury – ex River Eagle

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Katherine

  Island Fury in Campbell River

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Vanisle and Westisle

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Katherine

    Vanisle and Westisle Campbell River

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