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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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Strider King

Strider King in Port Alberni Year Built: 1971 Builder: Marine Ltd, Nanaimo  Material: Steel Length (m): 19.21 Beam (m): 5.57 Draught (m): 2.82 Gross Tonnage: 59.42 Net Tonnage: 44.57 Engine: Diesel, 253 Brake Horsepower Propeller: Single screw Speed: 10.0 knots

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Onward II

Onward II in Port Alberni Year Built: 1946 Builder: Canoe Cove Shipyards, Sidney Material: Wood Length (m): 11.61 Beam (m): 3.44 Draught (m): 1.68 Gross Tonnage: 14.97 Net Tonnage: 10.18 Engine: Gasoline, 110 Brake Horsepower Propeller: Single screw Speed: 7.0 … Continue reading

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Borealis I – ex Ashley Erin

  Borealis I in Comox Year Built: 1982 Delta Marine Ship Building Inc, Seattle WA Gross Tonnage: 76.69 Net Tonnage: 23.01 Construction Material: Fibreglass Length: 15.79 m Breadth: 5.83 m Depth: 3.03 m Propulsion: 1 x 365 brake horsepower diesel, … Continue reading

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Sailing – Comox harbour

A beautiful day to sail on the beautiful Comox harbour

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Marian Doris

Marian Doris at anchor off Goose Spit

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Mary Mackenzie

Mary Mackenzie at anchor in Comox harbour

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Skye

Skye leaving Comox Marina as she heads out into Baynes Sound and Georgia Strait

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Sailing – Planet

  The sailing ship Planet arrives in the Comox Marina

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CCGS Neocaligus

Nearshore Fishery Research Vessel CCGS Neocaligus at Mayne Island.  Neocaligus is based out of Patricia Bay, and is used primarily for inshore fisheries research. Builder: Shore Boat Builders Ltd., Richmond, British Columbia Year Launched: 1989 Year in Service: 2001 Length: … Continue reading

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