Category Archives: ships

PCT 60 – Raven

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Katherine

Patrol Craft Training (PCT) 56, Raven preparing to return to HMCS Quadra after a day sail in Baynes Sound.

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HMCS Oriole

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Katherine

HMCS Oriole in Baynes Sound, shortly before her long trip to her new home port in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Courtenay Maid

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Katherine

The fishing boat Courtenay Maid in Port Alberni

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Shy Ann

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Katherine

The fishing boat Shy Ann in Port Alberni

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Royal Viking

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

The fishing boat Royal Viking in Ucluelet

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Ocean Rebel

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Ocean Rebel in Ucluelet

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Rideau Canal Scow No. 2

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Rideau Canal Scow No. 2 at Narrows Lock Year Built: 1966 Builder: Vandenbelt Metal Works Ltd., Ottawa Gross Tonnage: 16.58 Net Tonnage: 12.44 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 13.36 Vessel Breadth (m): 4.53 Vessel Depth (m): 1.37 Engine: 1 … Continue reading →

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Ototachibana

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Katherine

Ototachibana loading coal at Roberts Bank This is not a great shot of the bulk carrier Ototachibana – it does, however, illustrate the mixing of silt-laden fresh water flowing from the Frazer River with the saline tidal waters of Georgia … Continue reading →

Posted in Georgia Strait, ocean, ships, Vancouver | Tagged bulk carrier, coal, Georgia Strait, ocean, river current, Roberts Bank, ships, Vancouver | Leave a comment

Silver Fin II

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Katherine

The fishing boat Silver Fin II in Deep Bay

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Ocean Troller, Emerald Pass, Crystal Star

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Katherine

Fish boats Ocean Troller, Emerald Pass, Crystal Star and in Deep Bay

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