Tag Archives: tug boats

A busy harbour – Nanaimo

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katherine

A busy day on and above the Nanaimo Harbour

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Lawrenceville at CFMETR YTL 590, CFAV Lawrenceville is one of five Ville class tugboats operated by the Royal Canadian Navy. The Ville class tugs are quite low-slung vessels which makes them ideal for harbour work, such as the tight manoeuvring … Continue reading →

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Ogden Point

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Katherine

Norwegian Jewel at Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal, Pier A, in Ogden Point

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Ogden Point – my happy place

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Katherine

Ogden Point Cruise ships, tugs, pilot boats and an ever changing beach and ocean. This is truly one of the most beautiful areas of Victoria and one of my favorite places in James Bay

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Ossian A

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Katherine

Ossian A in Kelsey Bay Ossian A was built for the Canadian Forest Products operation at Englewood, where she was primarily employed towing log booms. She was later sold to Hodder Tugboat, and refitted with a 335 h.p. GM 12V71 … Continue reading →

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Island Sea Pearl

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Katherine

Island Sea Pearl in Deep Bay The Island Sea Pearl is a bit of a mystery as she was originally built as a tug that was likely an ST Class tug built for the United States Army. Her history is … Continue reading →

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Em-Ali II, Daleanne

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

Em-Ali II, Daleanne, and a ship with no name – Port Alberni

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Inlet Charger ex Sealane

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

Inlet Charger at Port Alberni Built: 1962 Star Shipyard (Mercer’s Ltd) New Westminister Gross Tonnage (t):60.81 Net Tonnage (t): 41.35 Construction Material: Steel Length (m): 16.61 Breadth (m): 6.16 Depth (m):2.53 Engine: Diesel, 448 Horsepower Propulsion: Single Screw Speed (Knots): … Continue reading →

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Albern

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Katherine

The Albern is often seen tied up in Fanny Bay, yet for some reason I had never seen her working, until a few days ago. Albern working in Fanny Bay A calm afternoon, and a wonderful sight as the Albern … Continue reading →

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Conuma Master

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Katherine

Conuma Master at Jones Marine Group in Chemainus

Posted in Georgia Strait, Gulf Islands, marina, ships, tugs, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged Chemainus, Conuma Master, Jones Marine Group, marine railway, tug boats | Leave a comment