Tag Archives: Canadian Coast Guard

Primo and Polar Prince

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Katherine

Primo and Polar Prince in Lunenburg I love to research wonderful things such as history, and the name and details of ships. Presenting fundamental information is part of being a photojournalist, and is as important as the photograph itself. There … Continue reading →

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Primo

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Katherine

Primo in Lunenburg Primo was built in by 1964 as a trawler for St.Lawrence Sea Products Co. She was subsequently purchased by Amos Brannan & Sons Ltd in 1977, Fishery Products International Ltd in 1988, and Dawson Moreland & Associates … Continue reading →

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CCGC Westport

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Katherine

CCGC Westport (CG 102) in Bridgewater Westport was a 44 foot self-righting cutter used for Search and Rescue from 1969 to 1997. She was based out of Westport, Nova Scotia. Call Sign: CG 2388 Built: 1969 at Chantier Maritimes du … Continue reading →

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C-G helicopter

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Katherine

C-GCIV, a Canadian Coast Guard 2014 Bell 429 in Victoria

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C-GCIV

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Katherine

C-GCIV, a Canadian Coast Guard 2014 Bell 429 passing HMCS Malahat while approaching the Victoria station

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CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Katherine

Sir Wilfrid Laurier in Victoria CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier is a light icebreaker and Major Navaids Tender of the Canadian Coast Guard. Built in 1986 by Canadian Shipbuilding at Collingwood,Ontario, Canada, she was the last ship built there. Sir Wilfrid … Continue reading →

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