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Compassionate Society of Nanaimo 1/2 - Nikon F90x Film - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Nanaimo Art Gallery Banners - Canon PowerShot SX30 IS - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
WInter Rain - Canon Elan II SLR with Fujifilm Superia 400 ISO - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Kodak Moments - 1/7 - Kodak DX7590 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Idle No More - Panasonic Lumix FZ20 - 34/45 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Frank Nye - our flamboyant former mayor was a great fan of the Palm. Little Pearson park is his legacy. These trees try very hard to keep their dignity in our Northern climes - Nikon F601 with Fujifilm ISO 400 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
I missed the ferry today by six cars, so while waiting for the next one I watched this Sanvannah Sparrow showing off at the Duke Point Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo BC Canada.
Nanaimo Harbour, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
BC Travel information at www.BritishColumbia.com
BC Ferries terminal at Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver taking passengers and vehicles to Nanaimo BC in Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands in Howe Sound. [Photo by Ray Van Eng]
Light Leaks #5/8 (From Plato's Cave) - Pentax ME Super Film - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Diana Krall Plaza - Nanaimo - Canon PowerShot SX30 - 1/3 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Diana Krall Plaza - Nanaimo - Canon PowerShot SX30 - 2/3 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
If the angle were wide enough, it would read "real divers stay @ the buccaneer inn"
With permission from Brett Carter
The MV Ocean Aggressor is a well-known commercial fishing vessel based out of Madeira Park, in the heart of Pender Harbour, BC 🌊⚓. With a long and active history on Canada’s West Coast, this steel-hulled boat has been part of the region’s fishing legacy for over five decades.
️ Vessel Profile
• Name: Ocean Aggressor
• Built: 1972 by Halliday Marine Ltd. in Nanaimo, BC
• Type: Originally registered as a fishboat/seiner, later operated as a troller
• Length: Approx. 66 feet (20.12 m)
• Hull: Steel
• Engine: 340 bhp diesel (original), later upgraded to 1271 horsepower
• Gross Tonnage: 95.81 (registered tonnage: 32.85)
📜 Ownership Timeline
• 1972–1989: Owned by Aggressive Fishing Co. Ltd.
• 1990–1994: Operated by L. & R. Fishing Co. Ltd., Sechelt, BC
• 1995–Present: Owned by P.A.P. Enterprises Ltd., based in Madeira Park, BC
🎣 Fishing Operations
The Ocean Aggressor has been licensed to fish for species such as:
• Albacore tuna
• Northern bluefin
• Skipjack
• Pacific bonito
• Yellowfin tuna
It has also been authorized to tranship on the high seas, indicating its role in long-range commercial fishing beyond coastal waters.
🌲 Local Significance
Moored in Madeira Park, the Ocean Aggressor is part of the working fleet that reflects Pender Harbour’s deep connection to BC’s fishing industry. It’s a reminder of the rugged, self-reliant spirit that defines this coastal community.
Thank you for your visit and any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated!
~Sonja
Blair Witch Reunion - Seven picture Stitch Panorama - Kodak DX7590 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
33 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo. An example of Craftsman style architecture. Built in 1912, the house has many sophisticated features. The gable roof covers a bungalow form, with a corner entry, projecting bays and an unusual round projecting bay at the southwest corner. Stained glass panels and straight-leaded glass are used as decorative features. Half-timbering in the gable ends, triangular eave brackets, and exposed rafter ends are other hallmarks of the Craftsman style.
The Johnston Residence is a rare surviving example of the type of prestigious housing that predominated in NewcastleTownsite from its first development just after 1900 until the 1940s. Separated from the rest of the Nanaimo by the Millstone River, Newcastle Townsite quickly became an exclusive residential suburb for the city’s commercial and professional elite. Today, the neighbourhood is a mix of commercial buildings, apartment buildings and single-family houses but surviving early residences such as this building are important evidence of the original character of the area.
The house was built for Zillah Johnston, the widow of Angus R. Johnston, a pioneer grocer in Nanaimo. A.L. Johnston, the manager of the A.R. Johnston Co. Ltd. at the time, also lived here. (Courtesy City of Nanaimo Heritage Register)
Majestic Little Mountain - Canon Powershot SX30 IS - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
This is really as big as this Palm will get - I'm certain it would rather be in California - Nikon F601 with Fujifilm ISO 400 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
They sure put their whole body into their calls. I thought this one was going to fall off the perch midway...
Coast Mountains near Sunset on the Lumix FZ20 - 4/5 - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
The Summer that Wouldn't Die - 20/25 - Sony DSLR-A200 with Sony DT 1:3.5-5.6 18-70 mm zoom - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.
Nanaimo's newly restored historic train station reopened on Wednesday July 25, 2012. The original structure was almost completely destroyed by arsonists in 2007. An earlier structure was officially opened Aug. 13, 1886, following Sir John A. Macdonald's hammering the "last spike" of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railroad at Cliffside, near Shawnigan Lake. The first train arrived in Nanaimo at 12:30 p.m. that day. The station this replaces was built in 1920 and uses the same materials and design at the 1920 structure - Rear view (3/3) - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.