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Post by PeninsulaExplorer on Jul 29, 2014 17:15:20 GMT -8
Finally, the Walla Walla is back at her old stomping grounds on the Seattle-Bainbridge Island route.
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Post by PeninsulaExplorer on Jul 29, 2014 17:19:02 GMT -8
My on-board photos of the Walla Walla from 10/27/2010: ----------------- The variety of decor: - the large mural of northwest Washington: The nostalgic vessel info sign: ----------------- Sundeck is pretty similar to that on a BC Ferries C-Class ship: - the yellow-painted area on the deck is a "no stand area" during docking. BC Ferries C-Class doesn't have this, likely because the bridge is 1 deck further up from the water. - Similar in look to a C-Class, except for the stairs leading down to the pickle-forks. .....This was amusing to me (the hand-written part). Doesn't the Jumbo class have 11,500 horsepower since her engines were replaced in (I think) 2003?
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Post by maximase86 on Jul 29, 2014 18:33:53 GMT -8
Jumbo Class...the C-class before there was a c-class.
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Post by northwesterner on Jul 29, 2014 18:47:45 GMT -8
From the WSF website:
Sea/BI: Update- Capacity limited due to single-boat service, 7/29 Due to the Seattle/Bainbridge Island route being reduced to one-boat service, federal regulations require limited passenger capacity (both walk-on and vehicle passengers) on the Walla Walla for each departure out of Bainbridge Island and Seattle. The next sailing from Seattle to Bainbridge will be 4:40 p.m. Alternate route is Edmonds/Kingston.
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I read years ago that WSF ferries carry less lifesaving equipment on board because they are always in the vicinity of another ferry, which, in theory, would launch their lifeboats and assist in an emergency.
Marta Coursey was quoted on seattletimes.com as saying the Walla Walla is restricted to 1200 passengers tonight because she is running solo. This is a double whammy for walk-on commuters who are not only down a vessel but are also facing restricted capacity on the Walla Walla.
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Post by maximase86 on Jul 29, 2014 19:49:34 GMT -8
Today was a great demonstration of the fact of another ferry being in the vicinity. However as the saying goes...some service is better than no service.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Aug 15, 2014 23:14:54 GMT -8
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Post by EGfleet on Aug 19, 2014 10:33:36 GMT -8
Almost time for her 42nd birthday...
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Post by mrdot on Aug 19, 2014 10:52:50 GMT -8
:)my coming to terms with the ageing process is difficult as I remember well this vessel when brand new and find it hard to reconcile her as forty-two, and many other ships of this timeline which I still think of being relatively new! and she still looks like she used to, unlike our dogwood fleet! mrdot.
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Post by Ignacio on Sept 3, 2014 21:30:00 GMT -8
The MV Walla Walla shortly after departing Edmonds on a Sunday morning.
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Post by SolDuc on Oct 5, 2014 16:41:23 GMT -8
POST 2000! Yay!My thousandth post was one that featured the Walla Walla's comeback into service, so it only sound logical that my 2000th post also features the Walla Walla. I only have pictures of her up at Edmonds-Kingston for now, and will get some of her at Bainbridge up later tonight. I took a trip on her on September 20th, the last day of the summer schedule, from Kingston to Edmonds. She arrived exactly at the turning point between morning for and sun, which made for some unique shots. The silhouetted Walla Walla approaching Kingston while the sun partially breaks through the clouds... MV Walla Walla approaching Kingston - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Landing at Kingston. MV Walla Walla arriving at Slip 1, Kingston - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr This is an HDR shot, so it shows the clouds off very well. And good for me, that was the moment when the clouds looked the most dramatic: MV Walla Walla at Slip 1, Kingston - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Getting on the boat: Boarding the MV Walla Walla - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Departing Kingston: MV Walla Walla departing Slip 1, Kingston - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Da bridge: Bridge, MV Walla Walla - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Wake and safety nets: Wake, MV Walla Walla - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr We had a full load, which meant that the ropes were back, which meant that I got an awesome bulwark name shot with the Tokina! Bulwark name, MV Walla Walla - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Spauldingeque solarium: Solarium, MV Walla Walla - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Solarium, MV Walla Walla - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Landing at Edmonds: MV Walla Walla arriving at Edmonds - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Nameplate: Nameplate, MV Walla Walla - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Bridge HDR: Bridge, MV Walla Walla - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr And at Edmonds, to end this post: MV Walla Walla at Emonds - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr
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Post by Kahloke on Oct 9, 2014 19:13:27 GMT -8
Walla Walla en-route to Kingston on a Sunday afternoon - 5-Oct-2014:
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Post by SolDuc on Oct 18, 2014 11:52:46 GMT -8
Walla Walla en-route to Kingston on a Sunday afternoon - 5-Oct-2014: Interesting to note that the roof of one Wheelhouse is green, and the other white. Someone didn't finish their job... So now that I've done my Walla Walla at E-K photos, let me present the Walla Walla at Bainbridge Photos. Lots of people outside as the Walla Walla arrives at Seattle on August 4: MV Walla Walla approaching Seattle - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Skyline reflections on the Bridge: Nameplate and Bridge, MV Walla Walla - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Leaving Bainbridge: MV Walla Walla departing Bainbridge Island - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Later on, from Pritchard Park: MV Walla Walla en-route to Bainbridge Island - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr This shot might look familiar... MV Walla Walla en-route to Bainbridge Island - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr MV Walla Walla en-route to Bainbridge Island - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Exiting the Harbor... MV Walla Walla en-route to Seattle - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Rainier Walla, to end this post. MV Walla Walla en-route to Seattle - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr
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Post by zargoman on Oct 28, 2014 14:32:13 GMT -8
After getting my coat soaked all the way through, there was a bright spot today on the Walla Walla.
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Post by whitieiii on Dec 17, 2014 8:19:49 GMT -8
The interior is kinda getting to me... I liked it at first then grew a dislike but it looks like I think I like it indefinitely, but not as much as I like the layout of the Spokane (she's still got her original floor plan?)
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 17, 2014 9:01:27 GMT -8
The interior is kinda getting to me... I liked it at first then grew a dislike but it looks like I think I like it indefinitely, but not as much as I like the layout of the Spokane (she's still got her original floor plan?) Congratulations on getting 5 uses or derivatives of the word "Like" in one sentence.
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Post by whitieiii on Dec 17, 2014 9:53:27 GMT -8
I know, my writing sucks!
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 17, 2014 10:32:27 GMT -8
The interior is kinda getting to me... I liked it at first then grew a dislike but it looks like I think I like it indefinitely, but not as much as I like the layout of the Spokane (she's still got her original floor plan?) Congratulations on getting 5 uses or derivatives of the word "Like" in one sentence. Note sure if I should click on the 'Like' button?
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Post by whitieiii on Dec 18, 2014 22:05:25 GMT -8
Congratulations on getting 5 uses or derivatives of the word "Like" in one sentence. Note sure if I should click on the 'Like' button? LOL... sure, use it to your heart's content...
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Post by SS San Mateo on Feb 19, 2015 20:10:03 GMT -8
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Post by whitieiii on Mar 19, 2015 7:42:18 GMT -8
So they are doing annual maintenance on the Double W in April? why not keep the Tokitae in Kingston till the end of maintenance? I know that Mukilteo would be the ones affected but isn't the Yakima the same size, i mean in terms of auto compacity? no juggling, unless the have a specific reason that I don't know about..... besides 1500 vs 2000 pax really doesn't matter in Kingston, as I can't ever remember a time we ever had 2000 pax (or real close to it) on one boat outta Kingston/Edmonds in my life
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Post by R30A on Mar 19, 2015 11:47:29 GMT -8
One obvious reason to restore the Walla Walla to Kingston service is that between the two maintenance periods the Walla Walla will be out for you get an extra 44 cars worth of capacity! I have been seeing loads of 1-2 hour waits with the Tokitae down there, which I hope would be at least somewhat ameliorated by the extra 44 cars. Once the Tokitae is back north, why would it make sense to bring it south again for the next Walla Walla maintenance period when the equal in capacity Yakima is available?
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Post by whitieiii on Mar 20, 2015 13:23:12 GMT -8
I know we would still be short on cars without the Double W but I think that if it's going to be out again so soon, and the Tokitae stays there, it wouldn't have to come back and the Yakima wouldn't have to eather, but eating my words, the Yakima has to go to brem then EH? I guess that would work don't know how bad san juan needs the Yakima this time of year..... I guess Brem needs a bigger boat this part of the yeas?
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Post by zargoman on Apr 8, 2015 13:52:02 GMT -8
I thought that the intention was to do the annual maintenance during the period of time that she was out before. They could have put the Evergreen State at Vashon, the Cathlamet at Mukilteo and the Tokitae at Kingston. The Tokitae is much better for loading all the trucks on the Kingston run (much wider lanes than a Super). Anyways, The Walla Walla is next to the Wenatchee at Eagle Harbor. The two "W"s of WSF are together.
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Post by zargoman on Apr 19, 2015 19:31:44 GMT -8
The Walla Walla's nameboard got the same treatment as the Spokane. There's been a little bit of painting where the auto deck clearance warnings are. The cabin looks the same except for the replacement of a small section of flooring in the #2 end by the starboard side doors to the picklefork. Walla Walla by zargoman, on Flickr
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Post by whitieiii on Apr 20, 2015 12:47:56 GMT -8
I thought that the intention was to do the annual maintenance during the period of time that she was out before. They could have put the Evergreen State at Vashon, the Cathlamet at Mukilteo and the Tokitae at Kingston. The Tokitae is much better for loading all the trucks on the Kingston run (much wider lanes than a Super). Anyways, The Walla Walla is next to the Wenatchee at Eagle Harbor. The two "W"s of WSF are together. I believe the first time the double w went in, it was just a coast guard inspection.... I agree with you though! My Festiva is not wide at all but going between two semi's on the Hyak, I felt like I would scrape the side of my car on one of them.... we get too much semi traffic to have a small ferry anyways and it's nice that the new Olympic class is much wider... I think they are based off the Supers more then the Issaquah Class but I never rode on an Issaquah Class ferry so I can't judge them.... I ride on the Jumbos too much and need a change somtime
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