Tag Archives: Ladysmith

Sun Dog

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

Sun Dog in Ladysmith

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Pacific Lad No 1

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

Pacific Lad No 1 in Ladysmith

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Glory Island

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

While poking about the Ladysmith marina I spotted the Glory Island, a rather  interesting Northwest Ferries self propelled barge. It’s also interesting in that the Glory Island, and Northwest Ferries, do not exist. Nope – they are nowhere to be … Continue reading →

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Coast Isle

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

Coast Isle in Ladysmith

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Triple M II

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

Triple M II in Ladysmith

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Coast Isle

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Katherine

Coast Isle in Ladysmith Year Built: 1980, Certified Welding & Machining, Prince Rupert Gross Tonnage: 4.69 Net Tonnage: 3.19 Construction Material: Aluminum Length: 8.05 m Breadth: 3.05 m Depth: 0.61 m Propulsion: 230 HP Diesel, single screw Speed: 14.0 knots … Continue reading →

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Ladysmith – waterfront industry

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Katherine

Forestry, fisheries and ships – industries that shaped and maintain Ladysmith…

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Ladysmith – Government Wharf

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Katherine

Ladysmith Fisherman’s Wharf is a federally owned facility which was originally built as a fishing harbour for the areas commercial fishing fleet. The federal government managed hundreds of these harbours throughout Canada for many years up until 1998. After that … Continue reading →

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SS Minnow

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Katherine

The S. S. Minnow is a fictional charter boat that  ran aground on the shore of “an uncharted desert isle” (in the south Pacific Ocean), setting the stage for the 1960s television sitcom Gilligan’s Island. The S. S. Minnow used … Continue reading →

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