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Archival description
CNR rail bridge
2013.6.36.1.070.14 · Item · [20 May 1968]
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photo deoicts the lifting span of an existing rail bridge that was stuck in upwards position after the north pier had been struck by a freighter, putting the towers out of alignment. Visible is a crew working at the base of the north tower.

Anchor, Coal Harbour
2013.6.36.1.068.26 · Item · 15 Oct. 1974
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an old anchor that had been fished out of Coal Habour, Vancouver. One flulke was bent in towards the shank. Image captured outside the office of Kanata Marine Ways Ltd. (1965).

"Japan Line"
2013.6.36.1.068.21 · Item · 23 Nov. 1968
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a steam floating derrick (owned by Mckenzie Barge and Derrick Co. Ltd.) loading contariners from a scow into the hold of "Japan Line." Use of the crane on the non-deck side of a ship was unusual and the use a steam crane was quite exceptional, Davies notes.

2013.6.36.1.068.16 · Item · [June 1966]
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Japanese cadet sailing ship called "Kaiuo Maru" at Centennial Pier, Vancouver. Its visit was part of 1966 Vancouver Sea Festival and the ship was open to the public for inspection. Note the radar apparatus on the foremast.

Cannery, Fraser River
2013.6.36.1.068.10 · Item · 4 Mar. 1967
Parte 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."

"Japan Line"
2013.6.36.1.068.05 · Item · 23 Nov. 1968
Parte 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.

Replica of "SS Beaver"
2013.6.36.1.067.07 · Item · Aug. 1966
Parte 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.

Island Tug, Fraser River
2013.6.36.1.064.07 · Item · Apr. 1971
Parte 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.