Tag Archives: Fanny Bay

M/V Rhododendron

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Katherine

Ex Washington State ferry M/V Rhododendron in Fanny Bay and linked to a much larger version…

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Albern

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Katherine

The Albern is often seen tied up in Fanny Bay, yet for some reason I had never seen her working, until a few days ago. Albern working in Fanny Bay A calm afternoon, and a wonderful sight as the Albern … Continue reading →

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Central Isle

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Katherine

Central Isle at the government wharf in Fanny Bay

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Fanny Bay – MV Rhododendron

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Katherine

The Rhododendron was built in 1947 at Baltimore for service on the Chesapeake Bay as the The Governor Herbert R. O’Conor. The O’Conor was operated by the state owned Chesapeake Bay Ferry System on a route between Matapeake and Annapolis … Continue reading →

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Fanny Bay – clouds on the bay

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Katherine

  Usually the best images are a combination of being in the right place at the right time, having the right equipment, and luck. Then there’s the essential element of knowing which image to select, what to do (or not … Continue reading →

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Fanny Bay

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Katherine

A stop at fanny bay, where I managed to shoot some time lapse videos between the monsoons that have been soaking the region with much needed rain.   And a pair of time lapse videos…

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Fanny Bay Sea Lions

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Katherine

A quick stop at Fanny Bay to check out the boisterous and noisy Sea Lions – the ship in the back ground is the M/V Rhododendron, a retired Washington State ferry that is now used as an oyster processing factory. … Continue reading →

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Fanny bay – seals and sealions

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Katherine

Seals and sealions basking in the sun on the breakwater at Fanny Bay – this sheltered section of Baynes Sound is between highway 19A and Denman Island.

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Albern

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Albern in Fanny Bay Year Built: 1967 United Engineering Ltd, Victoria Gross Tonnage: 9.43 Net Tonnage: 6.41 Construction Material: Steel Length: 9.81 m Breadth: 4.21 m Depth: 1.19 m Propulsion: 1 x 365 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 9.0 … Continue reading →

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M/V Synergy

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The M/V Synergy, ex M/V Betsy, is a 63’ aluminum catamaran that was previously used as a pilot boat in San Diego. Her Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design and side thrusters are considered to be ideal for scallop … Continue reading →

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