Pacific Star

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Pacific Star at Cameron Island Marina in Nanaimo

  • Built: 1968, Thames Boat Works, Bowser
  • Material: Wood
  • Length (m): 13.41
  • Breadth (m): 3.99
  • Depth (m): 1.95
  • Gross Tonnage (t): 24.50
  • Net Tonnage (t): 16.97
  • Engine: 170 HP diesel
  • Propulsion: Single Screw
  • Speed (knots): 10.0
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Polar Bear

Polar Bear,Cameron Island Marina, Nanaimo

Polar Bear at Cameron Island Marina, Nanaimo

  • Built: 2008, Aleutian Yachts, Tacoma
  • Material: Steel
  • Length: 31.09 m
  • Breadth: 8.53 m
  • Draught: 1.98m
  • Engines: 2x 700 HP Caterpillar 3406E diesel
  • Propellers: 2 x Fishmaster, 4 blades
  • Cruise Speed: 11 knots
  • Top Speed: 13 knots
  • Range: 6000 at 11 knots
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Cameron Island Marina

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Gabriola Island framed by the Jervis Chief, Golden Chance, and Lady Valerie

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BC Ferries – Departure Bay

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Early morning work at the BC Ferries terminal in Departure Bay

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A seagull or two

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A pair of rather stately looking seagulls…

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Jack Point

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Jack Point Park is located off, and parallels Highway 19, near the Duke Point ferry terminal. The trails wind along a typical sandstone coast line, and offer some great views of Nanaimo.

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Looking southwest toward South Wellington

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Looking northwest toward Nanaimo

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Nanaimo – Pacific Biological Station

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Pacific Biological Station

The Pacific Biological Station is the oldest fisheries research center on the Pacific coast. PBS was established in 1908 and is the principal centre for fisheries research on the West Coast. There is a 200-lineal-foot wharf used for loading, unloading, and berthage of research vessels, as well as a small boat dock for inshore research boats.

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Western Forest Products – Duke Point

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The Western Forest Products sawmill at Duke Point

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BC Ferries – Coastal Renaissance

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Early morning view of Coastal Renaissance in Departure Bay

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BC Ferries – Queen of Surrey

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Queen of Surrey arriving at the BC Ferries terminal in Horseshoe Bay

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