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CNR rail ferry ramp, Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.055.40 · Pièce · 23 Nov. 1968
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CPR rail ferry ramp, just east of Pier A3 in Vancouver Harbour. It was usual to offload two outer tracks followed by the center. These cars were heavily loaded with pulp from Harmac and they caused the barge to tilt. There was a concern that cars would foil the gantry when the unloading was taking place.

CNR depot Vancouver 23 car circus train
2013.6.36.1.060.02 · Pièce · 23 Sept. 1971
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a 23 car train that belonged to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey. 19 cars were on one string on the north side and 4 were on the south side. Presumably, visible is the circus manager's car which is at the end of the train. The circus performed at the Pacific Coliseum from September 22-26. It was its 100th year anniversary.

CNR depot Vancouver 23 car circus train
2013.6.36.1.060.03 · Pièce · 23 Sept. 1971
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a 23 car train that belonged to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey. 2 of the cars are visible. The train's make-up included: 1 observation car for the circus manager, 1 generator and tool car, 4 animals cars, which also was used for baggage, and 17 accomodation cars for the performers, but were also devoted to circus equipment.

P & O cruise liner "Oriana"
2013.6.36.1.061.04 · Pièce · [June 1966]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a P & O liner, the "Oriana," passing outward bound from Vancouver between Brockton Point and the Lion's Gate Bridge. Taken from Stanley Park.

P & O cruise liner "Oriana"
2013.6.36.1.061.08 · Pièce · [June 1966]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a P & O liner, the "Oriana," passing outward bound from Vancouver between Brockton Point and the Lion's Gate Bridge. Taken from Stanley Park.

2013.6.36.1.061.09 · Pièce · [7 July 1980]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a liner called the "Pacific Princess." It was built in 1971 in West Germany. The liner was one of the 8-day summer crusises that travelled from Vancouver to Alsaska. Owned by P & O and registered "London."

Weather ship "Vancouver"
2013.6.36.1.062.01 · Pièce · 1966
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a weather ship of the Canadian Coastguard called "Vancouver." It was fitting out after launching. This vessel and its sister ship, "Quada," were the largest vessels ever built on the western coast of Canada. "Vancouver" was retired in May 1981 as it was too costly to service.

M.V. "Queen of Victoria", B.C. Ferries
2013.6.36.1.063.07 · Pièce · 3 Aug. 1970
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" 24 hours after it had collided with a freighter. Visible is damage that was caused by the freight's bow. Taken looking outwards from the main car dock.

M.V. "Queen of Victoria", B.C. Ferries
2013.6.36.1.063.06 · Pièce · 3 Aug. 1970
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" that had been damaged after it had collided with Russian freights in an Active Pass. Damage displayed imprints of the freight's bow. 3 were declared dead. Photograph taken from a floating steam crane at the Burrard Dock that was used to remove mangled automobile through the gaping whole, as shown.

2013.6.36.1.063.10 · Pièce · Mar. 1970
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Prince Rupert" of B.C. Ferries in the Burrard Dry Dock during its annual 1970 refitting that was to last 5 days. Its props and rudder were removed at the time the photograph was taken.

M.V. "Queen of Victoria", B.C. Ferries
2013.6.36.1.063.12 · Pièce · Mar. 1970
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" of B.C. Ferries at the Burrard Dry Dock after it had been spit in half and had an extra section insterted. The section unpainted contrasts with the white portions of the original slip.

2013.6.36.1.063.15 · Pièce · 15 Oct. 1974
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the former automobile, passenger ferry, "San Diego," that had been acquired for conventions and sightseeing purpsoses. It was believed to have been a San Francisco ferry before being purchased by its present owner in 1973.

"Master" tug
2013.6.36.1.064.01 · Pièce · [between 1964 and 1983]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a "Master" tug after it underwent restoration in False Creek, Vancouver. It was under steam, and entering English Bay.

Island Tug, Fraser River
2013.6.36.1.064.07 · Pièce · Apr. 1971
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts "Island Tug #125," on the north arm of the Fraser River. Travelling downstrean from Patulla Bridge, New Westminster, and the CNR Lulu Island rail bridge.

Lake Steamer, "Proctor"
2013.6.36.1.067.08 · Pièce · Aug. 1966
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a replica of the "SS Beaver" built by the RCN in Esquimalt and moored in Vancouver, open to the public. The original ship left Gravesend on August 29, 1935 and reached Fort Vancouver (Oregon) on April 10. 1936.

Replica of "SS Beaver"
2013.6.36.1.067.07 · Pièce · Aug. 1966
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a replica of the "SS Beaver" built by the RCN in Esquimalt and moored in Vancouver, open to the public. Its pump handle that operated the capston, was reconstructed from a drawing done in 1870.

"Dinamac," Coal Harbour
2013.6.36.1.068.04 · Pièce · Mar. 1968
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a small vessel called "Dinamac." It had a red hull, suggesting that it may have been a Department of Transport tender.

"Japan Line"
2013.6.36.1.068.05 · Pièce · 23 Nov. 1968
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts containers being hoisted onto "Japan Line" by means of a steam derrick (owned by Mckenzie Barge and Derrick Co. Ltd.) tied alongside scow holding containers. Davies notes that this was an unusual sight.

Cannery, Fraser River
2013.6.36.1.068.10 · Pièce · 4 Mar. 1967
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a cannery at the seaward entrance to the south arm of the combined north arm of the Fraser river. Visible are a few rusted anchors. One was marked "Locomotive B.C. 100 Ibs. 1943 U.S. Navy."