Seaspan Monarch, tied up on a dark and foggy night. Recently sold to Coast Island Marine, she was built in 1977 as the Jervis Crown, a Robert Allan design. In 1989, The Barge “Crown Forest No. 4” was being towed by the Tug “Jervis Crown”. The Tug “Jervis Crown” was being assisted by the Tug “Westminster Chinook”. As the vessels proceeded along the Fraser River, the barge collided with a Public Works Canada railway bridge, causing extensive damage. Transport Canada website states “While being towed by the tug “SEASPAN MONARCH”, on a voyage from Texada Island, B.C. to Seattle, WA., the barge “SEASPAN 240” capsized on 17 July 1996 at 1030. The total cargo of limerock, carried on the deck of the barge, was lost. There were no injuries as a result of the occurrence and no pollution was reported. The overturned barge was subsequently towed to Vancouver, B.C. where it was surveyed and righted.”

Photographer: Colin McDonagh

Fine art prints are available in both 1 ½” thick canvas or fine art paper.

Canvas prints are Limited Edition (of 100) and come with a Certificate of Authenticity, are “ready to hang” and the sides are black.

Paper prints are open edition (not numbered and do not come with a certificate), and you would need to frame.

*All Prints are made to order, so please add approx. 3-4 weeks after ordering to be made and delivered

*Artist retains all rights to artwork for reproduction

These fine art prints are the perfect alternative to an original. Printed right here on Vancouver Island, these prints have the look and feel of something I have painted myself.

Canvas Print

The natural texture of the canvas produces prints that are often hard to tell from the art original, and because they are not behind glass, offer stunning, rich-colour views from any angle. Award-winning breathing Color LYVE canvas, OBA free, truly archival, & carefully coated with satin coating, which are certified 100+ year archival by the Fine Art Trade Guild. Ready to hang with black side treatment. The stretcher bars are locally sourced from sustainable, Vancouver Island Douglas Fir and Hemlock, kiln-dried and milled. Canvas prints are a wonderful wall art option because they can look beautifully tailored without an external frame.

Fine Art Paper

"Made from 100% cotton rag and using a hot press production technique, this Hot-Press Fine Art Paper features a smooth matte finish. The heavy weight of 330 gsm, thickness of 16 mil, and opacity of 98% further give this paper the look and feel of a true fine art paper. Also, by forgoing the use of optical brightening agents, this media will offer a warmer, more natural coloration that is less prone to degradation over time. Designed for longevity, Hot Press Natural is free of acid, lignin, and chlorine and is pH buffered."