M.V. Uchuck III - photo & discussion thread

[russclark1944]

does anyone know where I could find some blueprints of the ucuck 111

[grk2]

The vessel is now out of the water at Point Hope Shipyards in Victoria.

[grk2]

The vessel is once again up on the dock at Point Hope

[Mike]

Uchuck III arriving at the dock in Gold River, at the conclusion of a day trip to Friendly Cove. September 11, 2024

I would board the vessel for the two day Kyuquot Adventure cruise the following morning.

Uchuck III - Gold River by Michael, on Flickr

[Mike]

A sampling of photos from my trip to Kyuquot and back:

heading up Tahsis Inlet:

M/V Uchuck III - Tahsis Inlet by Michael, on Flickr

The old wheel and telegraph from the CPR Princess Victoria, still in daily use:

M/V Uchuck III - Wheelhouse by Michael, on Flickr

Cruising through Tahsis Narrows:

M/V Uchuck III - Tahsis Narrows by Michael, on Flickr

Unloading cargo at Kyuquot, after disembarking all the passengers to their various accommodations:

M/V Uchuck III - Kyuquot by Michael, on Flickr

On the following damp and drizzly morning, the crew is busy loading some kayaks shortly before departure:

M/V Uchuck III - Kyuquot by Michael, on Flickr

Making good use of the covered deck at the stern:

Trying to Stay Dry by Michael, on Flickr

With the poor weather outside, I was quite happy to take the ship's engineer up on his offer of an engine room tour:

M/V Uchuck III - Main Engines by Michael, on Flickr

Arrival back at Gold River:

Arrival back at Gold River by Michael, on Flickr