Arctic Taglu, The Arctic Taglu was built alongside her twin sister Arctic Hooper at Allied Shipyards in 1976. The two tugs were originally built for Arctic Transportation limited as ice breaking tugs to work in the Canadian Arctic during oil exploration operations in the 1970’s and 80’s. After the exploration work ended in the mid 80’s the tug was sold to Swifture Towing in New West. This company folded shortly after and she was later sold to Sea Link Marine services and converted into a pusher tug. The concept worked out well and she pushed trailer barges from the lower mainland to Swartz Bay for nearly 30 years. Amix Marine took over Sealink in 2011 and in 2017 the Tug finished its pushing contract and went out towing once again. The boat is presently employed towing log barges, chip barges and in general towing, areas of operation span from northern California to S.E. Alaska. Arctic Taglu is a twin screw tug with 2400 hp, a length of 107 feet and is ice classed.

Photographer: Dan Jonsson, Douglas Channel, near Hartley Bay.

Story: Lonnie Berrow

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 creates prints that are often indistinguishable from the original artwork. Since they aren’t covered by glass, these prints offer vibrant, rich colors that can be enjoyed from any angle. The award-winning LYVE canvas features breathable, OBA-free, truly archival material, carefully finished with a satin coating. Certified by the Fine Art Trade Guild for over 100 years of archival quality, these prints come ready to hang with a sleek black side treatment. The stretcher bars are crafted from Paulownia wood—a strong, lightweight hardwood that is easy to work with, highly resistant to warping, decay, insects, and mold, and grows rapidly. Canvas prints make an excellent choice for wall art, as they offer a polished, tailored look without the need for an external frame.

Fine Art Paper

“Elegance Velvet” paper is a cold press paper, featuring a subtle texture similar to that of cold pressed watercolor paper. It weighs 300 gsm, giving it a substantial, heavy feel. Made from 100% cotton rag, it is naturally acid-free and archival, making it a standard choice for professional Fine Art reproduction prints. Its longevity is rated for over 100 years. As with most modern prints and papers, when properly stored and framed, they typically exceed the official 100-year rating for fade resistance and durability.