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Nanaimo Tillicum

  Nanaimo Tillicum in Ladysmith

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Sun Dog

Sun Dog in Ladysmith

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Pacific Lad No 1

Pacific Lad No 1 in Ladysmith

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Glory Island

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

Coast Isle in Ladysmith

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Triple M II

Triple M II in Ladysmith

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Ladysmith – Government Wharf

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

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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Glen Afton

Glen Afton alongside at Comox The Glen Afton is a bit of puzzle as the name appears in the vessel registry as Glenafton – and the registration was suspended in 2010.

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Comox Marina

A walk along the breakwater walkway at the Comox marina

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