Author Archives: Fred Cooper

About Fred Cooper

Alaska resident at the time of statehood; retired professional civil engineer and for 35 years owner of an engineering company; firmer owner and skipper of the Nordic Quest; author, avid fisherman and world traveler. Lives with his wife and their water-loving standard schnauzer in Portland, Oregon.

On the Hard in Juneau

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Fred Cooper

I think I have mentioned this before that winters in SE Alaska are hard on boats. Most remain moored at a slip in a harbor such as Harris, Aurora or Auke Bay in the Juneau area or at marinas in communities … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Sundowner Time at Lagoon Cove in the Broughtons

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Fred Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Conover Cove, Wallace Island, BC

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Fred Cooper
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Photo of the Week – In Need of a Little Bottom Work

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Fred Cooper
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Photo of the Week – Shakan Strait Derelict and Black Bear

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Fred Cooper
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Photo of the Week – El Capitan Cave Entrance

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Fred Cooper

Doug and Ben taking a peek inside the entrance to El Capitan Cave on Prince of Wales Island.

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Hole in the Wall

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Fred Cooper

It had been a very pleasant day with a visit to the El Capitan Cave on Prince of Wales Island. Navigating in and out of Dry Pass from Sumner Strait through Shakan Bay had been an enjoyable. Our plan was … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Week – Funter Bay Sunrise

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Fred Cooper
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Calder Bay Mining Operation

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Fred Cooper

When entering Shakan Strait and Dry Pass from Sumner Strait to visit El Capitan Caves, one will notice a large mining operation on Prince of Wales Island. This mine has a long history of resource extraction. It was originally developed by the Alaskan Marble … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Dry Pass Near Low Tide

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Fred Cooper
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