Westco Promoter in Campbell River Built: 1981, Alberni Engineering & Shipyard, Port Alberni Gross Tonnage (t): 39.49 Net Tonnage (t): 21.43 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 13.47 Vessel Breadth (m): 6.10 Vessel Depth (m): 2.04 Speed (knots): 9.0 Propulsion … Continue reading →

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Once there was a marine railway

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Katherine

The remains of two marine railways are just beyond the steel walkway – it hinges open to allow boats to travel up and into the ship yard, and then again back down into the water. The rails and most of … Continue reading →

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A bit of a mess

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Katherine

Oil and water should never mix… The Government Wharf in Campbell River is a great place to look at fishing boats and tug boats, and the nearby Discovery Fishing Pier offers some great views of cruise ships, tugs and barges, … Continue reading →

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Royal Banker

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Katherine

Royal Banker in Campbell River Built: 1978, Mayer Steel Boat Ltd., Sydney Construction Material: Steel Gross Tonnage (t): 39.68 Net Tonnage (t): 16.04 Vessel Length (m): 15.76 Vessel Breadth (m): 4.79 Vessel Depth (m): 2.16 Speed (knots): 9.0 Propulsion Method: … Continue reading →

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Rendal

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Katherine

Rendal in Campbell River Built: 1945, Ole Wick, Prince Rupert Construction Material: Wood Gross Tonnage (t): 19.93 Net Tonnage (t): 10.22 Vessel Length (m): 11.58 Vessel Breadth (m): 3.78 Vessel Depth (m): 1.83 Speed (knots): 8.0 Propulsion Method: Single Screw … Continue reading →

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Western King and Western Mariner

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Katherine

Western King and Western Mariner in Campbell River Western King: Built: 1964, Benson Bros. Ship Building Co. (1960), Ltd, Vancouver Gross Tonnage (t): 182.81 Net Tonnage (t): 137.11 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 23.95 Vessel Breadth (m): 7.32 Vessel … Continue reading →

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Hecate Strait ex North Arm Furious

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Katherine

Hecate Strait in Campbell River Built: 1971, Vancouver Shipyards Co Ltd Gross Tonnage (t): 147.16 Net Tonnage (t): 13.11 Vessel Length (m): 21.12 Vessel Breadth (m): 7.50 Vessel Depth (m): 3.47 Propulsion Method: Single Screw Propulsion Power: 1 x 1450 … Continue reading →

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