SolDuc
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Post by SolDuc on Jan 16, 2013 23:03:45 GMT -8
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Post by SolDuc on Jan 28, 2013 21:29:39 GMT -8
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Post by zargoman on Feb 2, 2013 0:33:08 GMT -8
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Post by compdude787 on Feb 2, 2013 11:48:50 GMT -8
Indeed, she looks nice. According to the latest version of the maintenance schedule (updated yesterday) she's gonna be back in service starting the week of April 1st, on the Seattle-Bremerton route. Woohoo!
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Post by SolDuc on Feb 2, 2013 12:27:03 GMT -8
Indeed, she looks nice. According to the latest version of the maintenance schedule (updated yesterday) she's gonna be back in service starting the week of April 1st, on the Seattle-Bremerton route. Woohoo! Ferry trip! (echo of the one that I posted last week in the Yakima thread)! I though find the fact that the benches were painted green a downgrade since it was one of the main distinctions between her and the Spokane. Kinda like the Tacoma has green benches everywhere while the Wenatchee and Puyallup have white ones on the sun deck.
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Post by zargoman on Feb 3, 2013 3:36:27 GMT -8
But, the Walla Walla still has the blocked off spots where the lifeboat canisters were stored on the solarium deck at each end. The railing on the Spokane was modified and follows the curve of the deck all the way. In the photo that shows the elevator housing, you can see where the railing has a "U" shape, while the Spokane does not
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Post by SolDuc on Feb 3, 2013 12:16:28 GMT -8
But, the Walla Walla still has the blocked off spots where the lifeboat canisters were stored on the solarium deck at each end. The railing on the Spokane was modified and follows the curve of the deck all the way. In the photo that shows the elevator housing, you can see where the railing has a "U" shape, while the Spokane does not Good point! I myself had never realized that and probably wouldn't have if no one told me or if I didn't go on the ship.
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Feb 3, 2013 16:29:03 GMT -8
But, the Walla Walla still has the blocked off spots where the lifeboat canisters were stored on the solarium deck at each end. The railing on the Spokane was modified and follows the curve of the deck all the way. In the photo that shows the elevator housing, you can see where the railing has a "U" shape, while the Spokane does not I wonder what the state's reasoning was for removing the canisters. The Supers even had them originally, two on each side right above the shelters on the sun deck, adjacent the pilothouse entrances.
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Post by SolDuc on Feb 10, 2013 18:42:54 GMT -8
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Post by EGfleet on Feb 11, 2013 13:50:17 GMT -8
I took this in 2003 before the refurb. Most horribly uncomfortable seats in the fleet. Glad they are gone.
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Post by Barnacle on Feb 14, 2013 5:34:05 GMT -8
But, the Walla Walla still has the blocked off spots where the lifeboat canisters were stored on the solarium deck at each end. The railing on the Spokane was modified and follows the curve of the deck all the way. In the photo that shows the elevator housing, you can see where the railing has a "U" shape, while the Spokane does not I wonder what the state's reasoning was for removing the canisters. The Supers even had them originally, two on each side right above the shelters on the sun deck, adjacent the pilothouse entrances. Sorry for the slow answer; I just spotted this. I believe the canisters were removed when the evac slides and rafts were added, as the new rafts far surpassed the capacity of the old "depth charge" units.
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Post by PeninsulaExplorer on Feb 17, 2013 20:31:01 GMT -8
According to the new WSF maintenance sheet the Walla Walla is supposed to start trails in the week of March 18 th and go on the Bremerton for one week staring on the first of April. Maintenance, Drydock and Inspection Needs
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Post by compdude787 on Mar 9, 2013 9:36:19 GMT -8
And now the latest version of the maintenance schedule (updated March 6th) says that the Walla Walla will be starting trials on the week of April 1st and will be back in service on the Seattle-Bremerton run starting on the week of April 15th. That's later than we previously thought, and goes to show that the vessel maintenance schedule is just as accurate as a long-term weather forecast.
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Post by SolDuc on Mar 9, 2013 10:04:38 GMT -8
That's later than we previously thought, and goes to show that the vessel maintenance schedule is just as accurate as a long-term weather forecast. Yup. Only trust the maintenance schedule for the upcoming month. Just like the weather forecast!
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Post by compdude787 on Mar 15, 2013 17:23:20 GMT -8
This was from Monday but I thought it's worth posting on here:
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Post by SolDuc on Mar 17, 2013 19:19:17 GMT -8
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Post by SS San Mateo on Mar 25, 2013 9:58:44 GMT -8
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Post by chokai on Mar 25, 2013 14:13:17 GMT -8
With spring and thus peak season in the air today that is a very welcome sight. Looks Vigor got done a few days early too.
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Post by SolDuc on Mar 25, 2013 14:41:39 GMT -8
With spring and thus peak season in the air today that is a very welcome sight. Looks Vigor got done a few days early too. And with that the trials will start! Be out on the watch for her!
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Post by SolDuc on Mar 26, 2013 14:13:15 GMT -8
The Wally is still at Colman Dock slip 2 as of right now. If she's not towed out before tomorrow then I might as well get a chance to get pics of her there!
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Post by SolDuc on Mar 27, 2013 19:47:31 GMT -8
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Post by Barnacle on Mar 28, 2013 6:31:44 GMT -8
Neat shot, SolDuc. I must say it's the first time I've ever seen the Kaleetan look small... and old. Glad to see the Walla Walla out of the yard... with any luck we'll have her back in the next couple of weeks. Hope so--we need it!
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Post by SolDuc on Mar 31, 2013 10:47:28 GMT -8
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Post by SolDuc on Apr 3, 2013 12:38:02 GMT -8
According to Marinetraffic, the Wally is out doing sea trials between Pier 52 and Mukilteo (she seems to be doing roundtrips without touching Mukilteo), running under her own power for the first time in nearly 9 months!
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Post by SolDuc on Apr 8, 2013 22:17:44 GMT -8
An interview of the Wally's captain:
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