Comunidad histórica de Powell River

Río Powell

Located in Powell River, BC. When the U.S. entered WWI in 1917, they embarked on a program of shipbuilding to offset heavy losses to merchant shipping from German U-Boats. As steel plate was in such great demand, government support was given for the building of seagoing ferro-concrete ships.
The WWII concrete ship-building program was more successful than its WWI counterpart. Construction was much stronger due to better cement and more steel reinforcements. Concrete bottoms, which eliminated condensation issues in steel ships, were well-suited for carrying dry cargo. These vessels handled well but were only capable of a maximum of 10 knots. All of the dismantled hulks were proud ships in their day - some fought battles of freedom, while others carried full cargoes along the world’s trade routes.
In the late 1940s, after rust and rot holed many of the original steel ships, Macmillan Bloedel settled on the collection of concrete vessels as a more permanent solution to their breakwater dilemma. 
(September 2019)

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Located in Powell River, BC. When the U.S. entered WWI in 1917, they embarked on a program of shipbuilding to offset heavy losses to merchant shipping from German U-Boats. As steel plate was in such great demand, government support was given for the building of seagoing ferro-concrete ships.
The WWII concrete ship-building program was more successful than its WWI counterpart. Construction was much stronger due to better cement and more steel reinforcements. Concrete bottoms, which eliminated condensation issues in steel ships, were well-suited for carrying dry cargo. These vessels handled well but were only capable of a maximum of 10 knots. All of the dismantled hulks were proud ships in their day - some fought battles of freedom, while others carried full cargoes along the world’s trade routes.
In the late 1940s, after rust and rot holed many of the original steel ships, Macmillan Bloedel settled on the collection of concrete vessels as a more permanent solution to their breakwater dilemma. 
(September 2019)

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2 out of 5
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Del 15 ene al 16 ene, el precio por noche es de AR$ 93.417
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2.5 out of 5
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8,8/10 Excellent! (613 opiniones)
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2.5 out of 5
4429 Marine Avenue Powell River BC
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Del 25 ene al 26 ene, el precio por noche es de AR$ 112.415
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Del 25 ene al 26 ene
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8,6/10 Excellent! (303 opiniones)
Very boutique, clean and excellent location. We would definitely stay again. Excellent value too!

Enviada el 12 ene. 2026

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Powell River Town Centre Hotel

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3.5 out of 5
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Del 15 ene al 16 ene, el precio por noche es de AR$ 187.989
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8,4/10 Very Good! (713 opiniones)
Good but dated. Staff courteous as well

Enviada el 16 dic. 2025

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Westview Centre Motel Ltd.

Westview Centre Motel Ltd.

2 out of 5
4534 Marine Ave Powell River BC
Del 16 ene al 17 ene, el precio por noche es de AR$ 145.899
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Seaside Villa Motel & RV Park

3 out of 5
7274 Highway 101 Powell River BC
Del 15 ene al 16 ene, el precio por noche es de AR$ 136.452
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6,6/10 (142 opiniones)
Owner is very friendly and helpful. This room kitchen was well stocked. Nice stay!

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