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Fonds consists of a book titled "Tables to Facilitate the Practice of Great Circle Sailing and the Determination of Azimuths and their Application to the Construction of Gnomonic Charts" by John Thomas Towson and Mr. J.W. Atherton, printed by the hydrographic office, admiralty in 1912.

Fonds consists of ship's plans of SS Princess Royal, 1907.

Also includes photographs of a variety of vessels including HM Ships, the Empress line, Tugs, Canadian Coast Guard, HMC Ships and Steamships.

Also includes an oil painting of a muzzle heading rifle gun and crew shown schematically on shipboard with gun rigged and ready to fire, painted by Anthony Clarke.

Fonds consists of 4 log books:

1. Journey and Aircraft Log Book for CF-ASV Detroit Sea Rover E-2 Flying Boat dating from 22 May 1933 to 13 September 1935,
2. Engine Log Book for Curtis Challenger and CF-ASV Detroit Sea Rover Flying Boat dating from 3 August 1933 to 20 September 1935. In a pouch in the inside back cover is an Eclips instruction book no. 19,
3. Aircraft log book dating to 1932,
4. Engine log book dating to 1932.

Fonds also includes two copies of a letter from J.N. McDonald, service division, Wright Aeronautical Corporation, U.S.A. to Mr. Martin Braten dated 5 October 1945, a challenger engine characteristics sheet, and a performance chart. These are all contained in an envelope from Wright Aeronautical Corporation sent to Mr. Braten via air mail.

Collection contains photographs of ships built by the Burrard Dry Dock Company. Ships included are Kestrel, Ready, Fort Langley, City of Vancouver, Simon Fraser, Venissieux, Porte Quebec, Terginer, Canadian Constructor, Ottawa Page, Rupert Park, Comox, Princess Louise, Canadian Skirmisher, Canadian Highlander, Canadian Raider, Canadian Aviator, and War Dog.

Fonds consists of a catalogue of German ship plans.

Fonds consists of the personal collection of Captain Charles Colin "C.C." Wilson including documents, plans and charts, books, plaques, booklets, and pamphlets.

Fonds consists of papers including A.H. Crocker's engineering certificate (1913), honour roll certificate from public school (1894), and registration of certified marine engineers (1918). Also contains A.H. Crocker's and Frank Crocker's notes. An electrical catalogue, Canadian Pacific place-mats, a map of Alexandria, historical notes on USS Coronis and a timetable of the Gulf Island run. Includes three photographs of A.H. Crocker and an oil painting of Princess Victoria reputed to be done by a cook on the ship. The collection also includes newspaper clippings of CP Ships, employees, and activities as well as a taped interview with A.H. Crocker about the Canadian Pacific dated 15 December 1987.

Fonds consists primarily of records relating to Island Tug & Barge dating from 1920s to 1970s.

Envelope 1:

• Lloyd’s Register of shipping certificates for SS Conchita and for SS Stockless dating to 1920s, and a certificate of ship lanters? In Dutch, dated 1924 in Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Specification documents for Island Fir class self-loading log Barges

Envelope 2:

• Newspaper clippings regarding building the Gorge Walkway and Island Tug & Barge, dating to the 1960s
• A receipt dating 1979
• Island Tug & Barge Christmas Dance invitation cards
• Blank Yarrows Limited job cards
• Blank Island Tug & Barge time slips.

Envelope 3:

• Blank Island Tug & Barge time slips
• Photocopy of 35 mm print of transverse cut away drawing of RMS Olympic
• Blank envelopes with Island Tug & Barge return stamp
• Pad of blank repair report sheets

Envelope 4:

• Mid ship plan blueprint for Tamare class ships. (Extremely poor condition)
• Photocopies of certificates and correspondences related to SS Conchita, and SS Casandra dating from 1920s to 1950s.
• Pad of blank Island Tug & Barge supply check lists

Also includes a manoeuver document with handwritten note on reverse from Vancouver Island Power Boat Squadrons dated 1942, a clipping from the Daily Colonist, Victoria dated 25 July 1945, a 1942 and 1943 issue of P.B.S. News, a booklet titled "Vancouver Island Power Boat Squadrons 1944 Annual", and various signal messages. As well as, Island Tug & Barge Limited correspondence dating to 1961, an inspection certificate for SS Sudbury, and coasting trade (customs) regulations.

Fonds consists of notes and wiring drawings belonging to Donald Ferguson relating to the wiring of the tugboat Bandera.

Fonds also includes 4 scrapbook. One contains Furguson's awards, certificates, press coverage clippings and photos, and a list of awards. The others include records and prints of the model of TB Bandera, list of specs and parts, and photos of studies of TB Bandera.

Fonds consists of personal papers, manuals, charts, and drawings related to the naval career of Douglas Richard Tanner. Includes correspondence, certificates, receipt, commemorative programmes, cards, photographs, postcards, membership cards, newspaper clippings, and informational pamphlets for various vessels and planes.

Also includes an IRD Mechanalysis handbook and instruction manual.