Tag Archives: Port Alberni

McLean Mill National Historic Site

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Katherine

McLean Mill National Historic Site is a working steam-operated sawmill located near Port Alberni

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Songhee – ex Driftwood

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

Songhee in Port Alberni Originally a US Army harbour tug, Songhee is currently operated as The Swept Away Inn, a floating bed and breakfast in Port Alberni. Name History: 1944: TP-123 (USATS) US Army 1957: Pacific Master 1961: Haro Straits … Continue reading →

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ALPULP VII

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

ALPULP VII in Port Alberni Built: 1978, Alberni Engineering & Shipyard Ltd., Port Alberni Gross Tonnage (t): 4.89 Net Tonnage (t): 3.33 Construction Material: Steel Vessel Length (m): 7.74 Vessel Breadth (m): 3.66 Vessel Depth (m): 0.76 Speed (knots): 7.0 … Continue reading →

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Chooch–ex RIVTOW 548

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Katherine

Chooch in Port Alberni Before dozer boats existed, log drivers had the dangerous task of walking the logs on the water, sorting them with a pike pole and stacking them at the log lift. Dozer boats largely eliminate the need … Continue reading →

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Lindsay

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Katherine

Lindsay in Port Alberni on a foggy morning And Lindsay in Bamfield, early afternoon on the same day Lindsay is one of five Commissioner Class high-speed catamaran patrol vessels operated by the RCMP Marine Division. The vessels are manned by … Continue reading →

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Port Alberni Quay

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Katherine

Port Alberni Quay with Mount Arrowsmith in the background

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Port Alberni – Catalyst Paper

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Katherine

Looking across the Alberni Inlet to the Catalyst Paper Mill

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McLean Mill

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Katherine

McLean Mill National Historic Site McLean mill was operated by R.B. McLean and his three sons from 1926 to 1965. The original plot of land was purchased by Robert Bartlett (“R.B.”) McLean, and he moved there with his wife Cora, … Continue reading →

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Alberni Pacific – the end of the line

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific at the E&N station in Port Alberni …and pulling into McLean Mill

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Alberni Pacific – trains and trees

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific passing the Catalyst paper mill in Port Alberni The forestry industry has had highs and lows, with many saw mills and paper mills being sold to overseas companies, shut down, and dismantled. It’s perhaps more than a bit … Continue reading →

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