Queen of Burnaby – on the ramp

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Katherine

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Queen of Burnaby viewed from the loading ramp at BC Ferries Little River terminal

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The Queen

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Katherine

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Queen of Burnaby at the BC Ferries terminal at Little River

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Bamfield

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Katherine

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Bamfield Coast Guard Station and a beautiful house as we head into Bamfield

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Bamfield – ocean front house

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Katherine

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A marvelous ocean front house in Bamfield East

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Bamfield – along the boardwalk

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Katherine

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A house just off the boardwalk in Bamfield East

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M/V Alta

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Katherine

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M/V Alta at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

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Aqua Force

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

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Aqua Force heading down the Alberni Inlet toward Barkley Sound

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Alberni Inlet – slow and fast

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

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A logging support barge heading up the Alberni Inlet

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Alberni Inlet – a dreary day

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

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Alberni Inlet on a dreary winter day

A person can look at a picture that was shot on a foggy, cloudy and wet winter day, and marvel at the beauty of the west coast. It’s an entirely different matter when you’re on the water for days at a time – you tire of the dreary days and log for a sunny break and a chance to dry out…

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Songhee – ex Driftwood

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

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Songhee in Port Alberni

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Originally a US Army harbour tug, Songhee is currently operated as The Swept Away Inn, a floating bed and breakfast in Port Alberni.

  • Name History:
    • 1944: TP-123 (USATS) US Army
    • 1957: Pacific Master
    • 1961: Haro Straits (I)
    • 1964: Haro (II)
    • 1947: Santrina (I)
    • 1982: Driftwood
    • 2011c: Songhee (II)

  • Built: 1944, Peyton Company, Newport Beach, California
    • Vessel Length (f): 92.0′
    • Vessel Breadth (f): 24.7′ 
    • Vessel Depth (f): 10.5′ 
    • Engine: 450 Horse Power, Fairbanks Morse Co., Chicago IL USA Diesel

  • Rebuilt: 1979
    • Vessel Length (m): 27.68
    • Vessel Breadth (m): 7.48
    • Vessel Depth (m): 3.93
    • Engine: 750 Horse Power,Diesel

  • Gross Tonnage (t): 215.00
  • Net Tonnage (t): 65.00
  • Construction Material: Wood
  • Speed (knots): 8.5
  • Propulsion Method: Single Screw
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