KU‘ULAKAI was moored in Steveston Harbour, where she was undergoing a slow but loving restoration. Ku‘ulakai is named after the Hawaiian fishing god, revered by fishermen. According to unverified online sources, she was built in 1944 and originally served as a tugboat along the West Coast of British Columbia. She is believed to be the only intact Miki-class tug remaining in Canadian waters. Reportedly constructed as a wooden Miki-class U.S. Army tug (LT-465), she was used by the U.S. Navy during World War II to tow damaged ships from the Pacific theater back for repairs. Later in her life, online sources claim she was involved in drug smuggling operations in the South Pacific. In 1988, she was allegedly seized by the Canadian Coast Guard for trafficking drugs out of China. Originally named Lloyd B. Gore, she was decommissioned and sold in 1946.

Photo Credit: Christie Haddrell

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 responsibly sourced from sustainable paulownia wood. This lightweight wood is sturdy, durable, and resistant to environmental changes. Canvas prints are a wonderful wall art option because they can look beautifully tailored without 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.