Tag Archives: ships

Albern

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Albern in Fanny Bay Year Built: 1967 United Engineering Ltd, Victoria Gross Tonnage: 9.43 Net Tonnage: 6.41 Construction Material: Steel Length: 9.81 m Breadth: 4.21 m Depth: 1.19 m Propulsion: 1 x 365 brake horsepower diesel, single screw Speed: 9.0 … Continue reading →

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Christina B

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Christina B alongside in Campbell River Year Built: 1964 Mervin J. Brooks, Sooke Gross Tonnage: 14.21 Net Tonnage: 10.96 Construction Material: Wood Length: 11.70 m Breadth: 3.41 m Depth: 1.46 m Propulsion: 1 x 114 brake horsepower diesel, … Continue reading →

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The ghost ships of Royston

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

This is cool – especially for a person who grew up on the west coast and has sailed around the world for fun and for profit. The remains of 14 ships include four Royal Canadian Navy warships, one … Continue reading →

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Orca-class Patrol Craft Training vessels

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Katherine

The Orca class vessels are primarily used to facilitate the two-to-six-week long at sea phases of naval officer training. They are also used to train non-commissioned members and provide an at sea experience for members of the Royal Canadian Sea … Continue reading →

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Glengary, Island Fury and Island Pacer

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Katherine

Glengary, Island Fury and Island Pacer in Campbell River Glengary ex Foremost Trojan Year Built: 1968 Richard Dunston Ltd, Thorne Doncaster, England Gross Tonnage: 71.65 Net Tonnage: 71.65 Construction Material: Steel Length: 21.37 m Breadth: 5.97 m Depth: 2.16 m … Continue reading →