Tag Archives: Campbell River

CF-DDR

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Katherine

CF-DDR, 1946 Fleet model 80 Canuck at the Campbell River airport The Fleet Model 80 Canuck is a Canadian aircraft featuring two seats in side-by-side configuration. The Canuck was designed for the flight training, personal use and light commercial roles. … Continue reading →

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C-FOPE

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Katherine

C-FOPE, a 1968 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. III at the Campbell River airport

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C-GBTJ

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Katherine

C-GBTJ, a 1979 Cessna A185F Skywagon in Campbell River Length: 25 ft. 6 in. Height: 7 ft. 6 in. Wing Span: 36 ft. Wing Area: 175 sq. ft. Engine: Fuel-injected Continental IO-520-D engine 285 horsepower Takeoff Run (ft): 770 Takeoff … Continue reading →

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C-GTLT

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Katherine

C-GTLT, a 1957 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I Beaver in Campbell River

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Along the beach

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Katherine

I normally do not post bits and pieces about my life – in part because I try to keep the  focus on images of Vancouver Island, and partly because the Internet is the playground of people who are less than … Continue reading →

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C-FWCA

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Katherine

Built in Canada by by The De Havilland Aircraft Of Canada, Limited, this 1958 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I has an lengthy and interesting history that starts when it was delivered to the United States Army on November 25, 1958. The … Continue reading →

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Powell River Queen

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

The M/V Powell River Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries built to operate on the new minor routes acquired by BC Ferries in the early 1960’s. The Bowen Queen, Mayne Queen and the Powell River Queen were … Continue reading →

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CCGS Cape Kuper

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Katherine

CCGS Cape Kuper in Campbell River Cape Kuper is one of 36 Cape-class lifeboats operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. Built: 2005 Victoria Shipyard Ltd., Victoria, British Columbia Construction: Aluminum Length: 14.6 m Breadth: 4.3 m Draft: 1.4 m Freeboard: … Continue reading →

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A window on the fish

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

A bit of fun while experiencing on the displays at the Quinsam Hatchery, near Campbell River.   [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.228370590619993.1073741897.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”186″]

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Christina B

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

  Christina B alongside in Campbell River   Year Built: 1964 Mervin J. Brooks, Sooke Gross Tonnage: 14.21 Net Tonnage: 10.96 Construction Material: Wood Length: 11.70 m Breadth: 3.41 m Depth: 1.46 m Propulsion: 1 x 114 brake horsepower diesel, … Continue reading →

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