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Post by MileagePhoto on Jul 25, 2012 12:46:08 GMT -8
Kahloke is now at the berth at Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island. It looks like the Kahloke is returning to Departure Bay. |
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Post by Scott on Jul 30, 2012 10:54:51 GMT -8
Kahloke is back at Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island.
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Post by Neil on Jul 30, 2012 11:38:01 GMT -8
Kahloke is back at Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island. She's supposed to return to the Hornby run for first sailing tomorrow. I'll keep track of things on Siitech, and if she arrives at Shingle Spit before dark tonight, I'll get a shot of both boats together. She may tie up on the other side, though. |
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Post by Scott on Jul 30, 2012 12:04:14 GMT -8
That would be awesome if you could get a photo of the Tenaka and Kahloke together, Neil!  I just chased the Kahloke from the tip of Stephenson Point, Pipers Lagoon and Rocky Point in Nanaimo, so I'll have some new photos of her uploaded shortly. |
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Post by Scott on Jul 30, 2012 19:25:28 GMT -8
Tenaka is now sailing northbound in the strait. Because of that, I assume she will be laid-up at Blubber Bay.
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Post by Neil on Jul 30, 2012 20:10:27 GMT -8
Tenaka is now sailing northbound in the strait. Because of that, I assume she will be laid-up at Blubber Bay. Those sneaky devils. When I saw her loading crew vehicles from my vantage point high above Shingle Spit, I raced down to Ford's Cove to get a nice shot of Tenaka as she sailed past the Chrome Islet lighthouse. And then they have her going the other way. I'll be posting a couple of photos later on, with a summary of my ferry watching. |
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Post by Neil on Jul 30, 2012 22:05:30 GMT -8
Tenaka is now sailing northbound in the strait. Because of that, I assume she will be laid-up at Blubber Bay. Tenaka has arrived at Blubber Bay 21h23. There was a crew supposed to come aboard on Hornby around seven, but Tenaka had to do a medical emergency run over to Denman, so I'm assuming she left Shingle Spit around eight. That would make the new Hornby to Texada route (very useful when the two islands' ball teams are playing) about eighty minutes. This morning, the Hornby radio station's on air guy mentioned that the 'big ferry' was coming back tomorrow, so people could expect three hour waits instead of four. It was a topic of conversation outside the Ford's Cove store this evening as well. Any Hornbyites who looked in on BC Ferries' website yesterday would have gotten a chuckle to see the service notice advising that the Tenaka was shuttling. With Tenaka on this route in the summer, a service notice is only needed when the vessel isn't shuttling. ( Attention BC Ferries customers: The Hornby ferry is NOT shuttling. Those passengers taking extended naps in their cars in the lineups may miss the third available sailing.) I had an entertaining late afternoon watching the manoeuvres in Lambert Channel. Kahloke arrived at the islands around four, and first docked at Gravelly Bay. Then she crossed in tandem with Tenaka, and checked out the Shingle Spit dock, with the crew having a look at the ramp apron for some reason. The boats did a graceful pas de deux at one point, the Kahloke spinning, while Tenaka did a tight turn, for what reason, I'm not quite sure. Fun to watch, anyway. Kahloke also pulled out from the Hornby dock and cut her engines, drifting while Tenaka was loading. Kahloke had seven vehicles on board, and I saw at least that many people. I don't know what the whole arrangement is for transporting one vessel up, and bringing another back, especially when they don't seem to be synchronised exactly. I imagine it's an expensive procedure. I was enjoying the show so much, I almost didn't want to drive down to the pub for a burger. The disappointment was when Kahloke headed south around Denman; I was hoping for some sort of interesting dual docking at Shingle Spit where the boats exchanged crew, but it looked like she was headed for Buckley Bay. Now I see on Siitech that she's supposedly underway (as of 9:30) and headed for Hornby... but at this time of night, I'm not about to drive down to check it out. Anyway... a fun bout of ferry watching, after an early afternoon of clambering around on crumbly cliffs trying to find a way between the two trails that traverse the west side of Mt Geoffrey. Being a ferry fan is safer than being a mountain goat, as I found out. Kahloke first appears, south of Ford's Cove.  Finally... two boat service in peak season! Naah...   Dance of the Faerie Queens.  Kahloke heading around the south end of Denman, I suppose to Buckley Bay.  |
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Post by Curtis on Jul 31, 2012 8:36:04 GMT -8
According to SiiTech, the Tenaka is now Positioned at Saltery Bay. I also happen to have a Picture to Prove it.  Attachments:
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Post by SC Commuter on Sept 4, 2012 8:16:30 GMT -8
Queen of Coquitlam is at Deas.
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Post by Guest on Sept 4, 2012 12:45:22 GMT -8
Re Queen of Coquitlam at Dease,
That was fast.
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Post by Ferryman on Sept 4, 2012 13:07:53 GMT -8
The Skeena Queen is very slowly making her way back to Swartz Bay at the moment, just making the turn to head Northbound in Haro Strait. Just a minute ago she was only making 1.7 knots, but now she's up to 6 knots and climbing.
She was taken to Esquimalt Graving dock late last night to have one of her RAD's re-installed.
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Post by Mayne on Sept 4, 2012 19:46:50 GMT -8
Bowen Queen is floating in to Deas
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Post by Flugel Horn on Sept 8, 2012 21:13:21 GMT -8
Does anyone know where the Queen of Chilliwack is?
- Route-40 service is over, but SiiTech doesn't show here at Port Hardy, Departure Bay, Tsawwassen or Deas.
Maybe her AIS is switched-off, and she's at Deas?
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Post by Scott on Sept 8, 2012 21:19:57 GMT -8
Does anyone know where the Queen of Chilliwack is? - Route-40 service is over, but SiiTech doesn't show here at Port Hardy, Departure Bay, Tsawwassen or Deas. Maybe her AIS is switched-off, and she's at Deas? There are still two more days until Route 40 service ends. Currently, she is en route to McLaughlin Bay after departing Bear Cove approximately 45 minutes ago. |
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Post by Flugel Horn on Sept 8, 2012 22:07:33 GMT -8
Does anyone know where the Queen of Chilliwack is? - Route-40 service is over, but SiiTech doesn't show here at Port Hardy, Departure Bay, Tsawwassen or Deas. Maybe her AIS is switched-off, and she's at Deas? There are still two more days until Route 40 service ends. Currently, she is en route to McLaughlin Bay after departing Bear Cove approximately 45 minutes ago. D'oh, the Assumption-Bug strikes me again. Thanks Scott. |
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Post by Guest on Sept 10, 2012 15:27:32 GMT -8
I will keep my eyes open for the Queen of Chilliwack passing Rathtrevor tommorrow. Hopefully it will come west of Lasquitie Island For a picture opportunity.  |
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Post by Ferryman on Sept 11, 2012 8:42:34 GMT -8
The Queen of Chilliwack's journey south has just started. Shes just coming up to Port McNeil now, and making 12 knots. Flying right along! |
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Post by MileagePhoto on Sept 11, 2012 19:25:18 GMT -8
Nimpkish is now on her way to Blubber Bay, and is off the sandheads clocking in at 8.9 knots.
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Post by Guest on Sept 11, 2012 20:01:34 GMT -8
Nimpkish is now on her way to Blubber Bay, and is off the sandheads clocking in at 8.9 knots. Replacing the NIP, or going to berth up? |
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Post by SC Commuter on Sept 11, 2012 20:09:24 GMT -8
Nimpkish is now on her way to Blubber Bay, and is off the sandheads clocking in at 8.9 knots. Replacing the NIP, or going to berth up? Do you really think that a 16 car ship is going to replace a 49 car ship? |
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Sept 11, 2012 20:35:22 GMT -8
Queen of Coquitlam is presently half way between the mainland and Galiano Island, being towed by the "Sea Commander". Must be en route to Esquimalt Graving Dock.
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Post by Curtis on Sept 11, 2012 21:36:26 GMT -8
As of this Moment the Queen of Chilliwack is off the Southern End of Texada. It appears she will cross paths with the Northbound Nimpkish in the next hour or two.
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Post by Guest on Sept 11, 2012 21:36:31 GMT -8
Replacing the NIP, or going to berth up? Do you really think that a 16 car ship is going to replace a 49 car ship? Well ain't that embarrassing. Somebody wasn't thinking and should probably try this forum thing again tomorrow...  |
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Post by MileagePhoto on Sept 12, 2012 8:23:51 GMT -8
Good morrow!
Queen of Chilliwack has arrived at Deas.
Nimpkish has arrived at Blubber Bay.
Queen of Coquitlam has arrived at Esquimalt.
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Post by Nickfro on Sept 12, 2012 12:50:38 GMT -8
Nimpkish is currently passing by Campbell River, heading northwest at 10 knots.
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