Heriot Bay – coastal birds

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Katherine

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BC Ferries terminal in Heriot Bay, Quadra Island

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M/V Rhododendron

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Katherine

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Ex Washington State ferry M/V Rhododendron in Fanny Bay

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and linked to a much larger version…

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Ocean Isle

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Katherine

I quite like fishing boats – the gear, the lines of the boats, the Names, and in so many cases, just because they are floating history and vital to the economy of British Columbia.

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Ocean Isle at French Creek

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If not for a radar and radio antennae, this shot could have been taken yesterday or 30 years ago, and in California, Maine, or any of the numerous coastal towns on Vancouver Island.

  • Built: 1965 Alberni Engineering & Shipyard Ltd, Port Alberni
  • Material: Wood
  • Gross Tonnage (t): 12.27
  • Net Tonnage (t): 8.34
  • Length (m): 10.61
  • Breadth (m): 3.35
  • Depth (m): 1.40
  • Engine: Diesel, 161 Horsepower
  • Speed (knots): 10.0
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French Creek Seafood

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

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The French Creek Seafood wharf and processing plant in French Creek

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Centurion VII

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

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Centurion VII at French Creek – waiting to depart to Lasqueti Island

  • Built: 1985, Shore Boat Builders Ltd, Richmond
  • Construction: Aluminum
  • Gross Tonnage (t): 75.43
  • Net Tonnage (t): 51.80
  • Length (m): 20.88
  • Breadth (m): 5.49
  • Depth (m): 2.32
  • Engines: 2 x 420 Horsepower diesel
  • Propulsion: Twin screw
  • Speed (knots): 14.0
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French Creek – CCGS Cape Cockburn

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

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CCGS Cape Cockburn at Station 58, French Creek

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French Creek

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

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French Creek

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Port Alberni – the roundabout

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

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The roundabout at the Harbour Quay – Port Alberni

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Em-Ali II, Daleanne

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

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Em-Ali II, Daleanne,  and a ship with no name – Port Alberni

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Inlet Charger ex Sealane

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

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Inlet Charger at Port Alberni

  • Built: 1962 Star Shipyard (Mercer’s Ltd) New Westminister
  • Gross Tonnage (t):60.81
  • Net Tonnage (t): 41.35
  • Construction Material: Steel
  • Length (m): 16.61
  • Breadth (m): 6.16
  • Depth (m):2.53
  • Engine: Diesel, 448 Horsepower
  • Propulsion: Single Screw
  • Speed (Knots): 10.0
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