Songhee & Vigorous, owned by Jim Roome at the time the photo reference was taken for this painting at his Dock in Maple Bay. Nauticapedia states she was built in 1944 at Star Shipyards for the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1953 she was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy. In 1991 she was designated as a British Columbia Vintage Vessel by the by the Maritime Museum of BC. She is now owned by Queen Charlotte Lodge in Haida Gwaii and renamed “Driftwood”. Vigorous II was built by A.C. Benson Shipyard Ltd. In 1956. On October 6, 1972 she had an engine room fire off Fisherman's Cove, Vancouver Harbour BC. In 1975 she burned and was salvaged and rebuilt by Jim Roome. She is now owned by Campbell Island Charters and Marine Service in Bella Bella I believe.

Photographer: Cal Gourley

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.