Located in Powell River, BC. When the U.S. entered WWI in 1917, they embarked on a program of shipbuilding to offset heavy losses to merchant shipping from German U-Boats. As steel plate was in such great demand, government support was given for the building of seagoing ferro-concrete ships.
The WWII concrete ship-building program was more successful than its WWI counterpart. Construction was much stronger due to better cement and more steel reinforcements. Concrete bottoms, which eliminated condensation issues in steel ships, were well-suited for carrying dry cargo. These vessels handled well but were only capable of a maximum of 10 knots. All of the dismantled hulks were proud ships in their day - some fought battles of freedom, while others carried full cargoes along the world’s trade routes.
In the late 1940s, after rust and rot holed many of the original steel ships, Macmillan Bloedel settled on the collection of concrete vessels as a more permanent solution to their breakwater dilemma.
(September 2019)

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"Excellent location ...near restaurants and businesses and to the ferry to Comox."

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Restaurant

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Balcony

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Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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Front of property - evening/night

"Interesting history of the hotel and surrounding area"

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"It was a regular hotel room. Nothing super fancy. Updated bathroom. Small fridge, no microwave. Clean, dated but tidy. Hard beds. "

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Superior Room, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

"Clean, and practical, and the staff and locals are excellent!"

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Executive Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Great location, close to all amenities, quiet"

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