Katherine Bickford

Long light at the marina

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

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The wood of the docks and fish boats comes alive with the long evening light

Myrtle V (MYRTLE V. NO. 1)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

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Myrtle V in Comox

Year Built: 1950 Henry Vollmers, Nanaimo
Gross Tonnage: 12.68
Net Tonnage: 10.15
Construction Material: Wood
Length: 11.37 m
Breadth: 3.54 m
Depth: 1.37 m
Propulsion: 1 x 105 brake horsepower diesel, single screw
Speed: 8.0 knots

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Lady Marie II

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

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Lady Marie II in Comox

Year Built: 1963 Ronald Pearson, Delta
Gross Tonnage: 10.42
Net Tonnage: 7.24
Construction Material: Wood
Length: 9.27 m
Breadth: 3.11 m
Depth: 1.22 m
Propulsion: 1 x 105 brake horsepower diesel, single screw
Speed: 9.0 knots

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Glen Afton

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

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Glen Afton alongside at Comox

The Glen Afton is a bit of puzzle as the name appears in the vessel registry as Glenafton – and the registration was suspended in 2010.

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Island Signs – Puntledge warning

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

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Warning signs and sirens – a bit of a reminder that the water level of the Puntledge River can change rapidly when the flow of water out of Comox Lake is increased by BC Hydro.

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Amphrite Point

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

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Amphitrite Lighthouse is located on the western edge of Amphitrite Point which was named for the naval warship the HMS Amphitrite in 1859 by Captian George H. Richards of the Royal Navy.

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In 1906 a wooden lighthouse was built on the point. The current lighthouse was constructed in 1915 after the original lighthouse was destroyed by storm waves in 1914. Amphitrite Lighthouse was automated by the Canadian Coast Guard in 1988.

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Looking uphill to the Amphitrite Point VTS Centre

The Amphitrite Point VTS Centre was officially opened on January 2, 1978. VHF radio transceivers were located on Mt Ozzard, 3 miles north of and 2500 above Amphitrite Point.

In July 1978 the centre’s radar was installed on Mount Ozzard. The 38 foot radar scanner is protected from the strong storm winds by a protective geodetic dome. On August 30, 1978, the radar signal was connected to the radar screens at Amphitrite Point. In addition to Mt Ozzard, the combined operation controls remote communications sites at Holberg (Quatsino Sound), Eliza Dome, Estevan Point, Esperanza, Nootka and Port Alberni.

and now you know…

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Chesterman Beach – sea caves

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Katherine

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At low tide the sea coves and surge channels become accessible at Chesterman Beach – they’re going to become deadly places at high tide so be careful while you explore.

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