Tag Archives: Nanaimo

Magpie SW

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katherine

Magpie SW loading logs in Nanaimo A harbour tug and a dozer boat move logs into place for loading onto the bulk carrier Magpie SW at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf. Ironically, this is less than 400 metres from the now … Continue reading →

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The sound of music

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of music – Highway 1, aka Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo A brief moment of life captured while I wait for the traffic light to turn green…

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Piping in the tide

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Katherine

Piping in the tide at Pipers Lagoon – Nanaimo

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Bowen Park fallen totem poles

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Katherine

Bowen Park fallen totem poles Four totem poles stood in Bowen Park in front of the duck pond for several decades. As they aged they were laid down in a wooded area near the duck pond so that they may … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo Military Museum

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Katherine

A model of HMCS Nanaimo in the Nanaimo Military Museum [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.302975529826165.1073742136.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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MV Quinsam

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries MV Quinsam heading from Nanaimo to Gabriola Island

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Nanaimo – Galateia

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Katherine

The bulk carrier Galateia anchored in Nanaimo Year Built: 2011, Hyundau Samho Heavy Industries, South Korea Gross Tonnage (t): 44102 Deadweight (t) 81359 Length (m): 229 Breadth (m): 32.25

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C-FHAS

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Katherine

C-FHAS, a Harbour Air 1960 Dehavilland DHC-3 landing in Nanaimo

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The big picture – Nanaimo ferry terminal

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Katherine

Seaspan Challenger and Coastal Spirit arriving in Nanaimo This ferry terminal has been home to CP Marine, Black Ball, and now to Seaspan. Sometimes you need the big picture…

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SVI 110 and 128

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Katherine

Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) GP9 locomotives 110 and 128 in Nanaimo

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