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Heriot Bay is the principal settlement on Quadra Island in British Columbia, Canada . Heriot Bay hosts a ferry terminal that is used by BC Ferries to sail to and from Whaletown on Cortes Island . There is also a government dock, [1] maintained by the Quadra Island Harbour Authority, and the marina at the Heriot Bay Inn.
Michael Benjamin Bay (born February 17, 1965) [1] is an American film director and producer. He is best known for making big-budget, high-concept action films characterized by fast cutting, stylistic cinematography and visuals, and extensive use of special effects, including frequent depictions of explosions.
A settlement known as Vivonne Bay is located on the coastline near the mouth of the Harriet River. [6] Port infrastructure within the bay consists of a jetty located on the west side of the bay adjoining Point Ellen and having a length of 79 metres (259 ft). [5] [6] As of 2014, navigation aids within Vivonne Bay consisted of a light on Point ...
The Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve, known officially as the Baylands Nature Preserve, is the largest tract of undisturbed marshland remaining in the San Francisco Bay. Fifteen miles of multi-use trails provide access to a unique mixture of tidal and fresh water habitats. The preserve encompasses 1,940 acres in both Palo Alto and East Palo ...
The Medium Endurance Cutter or WMEC is a type of United States Coast Guard Cutter mainly consisting of the 270-foot (82 m) Famous - and 210-foot (64 m) Reliance -class cutters. These larger cutters are under control of Area Commands (Atlantic Area or Pacific Area). [1] These cutters have adequate accommodations for crew to live on board [1] and ...
Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe (/ stoʊ /; June 14, 1811 – July 1, 1896) was an American author and abolitionist. She came from the religious Beecher family and wrote the popular novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), which depicts the harsh conditions experienced by enslaved African Americans. The book reached an audience of millions as a novel ...
Carolands Chateau is a 46,050-square-foot (4,278 m 2), [20] 4.5 floor, 98 room mansion on 5.83 acres (2.36 ha) in Hillsborough, California, United States.An example of American Renaissance and Beaux-Arts design, the building is a California Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Harrison Bay (Beaufort Sea) Coordinates: 70.60°N 151.45°W. Harrison Bay is an estuary located north of Alaska that opens into the Beaufort Sea. It is adjacent to the Colville Delta. The powerful outflow of the Colville River creates a shallow region that is rich with nutrients, making it ecologically significant for wildlife.