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Post by FNS on Mar 12, 2013 9:16:14 GMT -8
1010PDT They must be doing the Customs and pilot swap outside of the city. All within view of the COASTAL INSPIRATION and QUINSAM while another BC ferry with a last letter of "N" enters the scene.
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Post by FNS on Mar 12, 2013 9:43:40 GMT -8
1033PDT The RHODY is on her way to Fanny Bay.
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Post by FNS on Mar 12, 2013 10:04:31 GMT -8
1100PDT Last update until arrival.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Mar 12, 2013 11:59:41 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 12, 2013 12:04:05 GMT -8
Awesome photo. She's been close to the 'Cowichan's Jumbo-class cousins before. Scott, thanks very much for your work in the rain today. - Paul, thanks for your part in helping this happen. Awesome, only better.
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Post by Mike C on Mar 12, 2013 12:50:32 GMT -8
Yes! Forum teamwork at its finest. Awesome photos Scott, and good work Paul.
At this time, she is off Deep Bay, approaching Bowser.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 12, 2013 13:36:25 GMT -8
At this time, she is off Deep Bay, approaching Bowser. No word yet on her proximity to the rest of Sha Na Na. reference: www.bowzerparty.com/bio.htm
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Post by FNS on Mar 12, 2013 14:08:11 GMT -8
1500PDT Now arriving at her final destination:
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 12, 2013 14:26:29 GMT -8
1500PDT Now arriving at her final destination: Isn't Fanny Bay on the other side of Ships Point? I know that's where the 'Vancouver was this summer. The maps shows her turning to be parralel with the Denman Coast: Fanny Bay is near the top of this photo. Deep Bay is near the bottom of this photo.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 12, 2013 14:59:26 GMT -8
Rhody is currently idling in Fanny Bay. Pretty much in the same spot as Queen of Vancouver and Chilkat were, last August.
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Post by FNS on Mar 12, 2013 15:15:16 GMT -8
The RHODODENDRON has arrived at her final destination of Fanny Bay, BC. I'll time stamp the arrival time of 1600PDT. Notice the destination sign. It shows "FANNY BAY". She started this trip out of Eagle Harbor showing "WSF TERMINAL", a destination affixed on most WSF ferries broadcasting an AIS signal. The changeover took place on her final leg of this journey from Nanaimo. This concludes my coverage of the RHODY's trip to her new destination. Best wishes to this vessel in her new endeavor.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2013 16:36:13 GMT -8
Perhaps those who post a status on siitech could combine those 'map statuses' into one forum post, or delete them? We can check siitech/marine traffic ourselves, and for those who didn't have access to a computer when it happened can do a history replay on marinetraffic.
And thank you Scott for getting those shots!!! Excellent quality, even more given the low visibility on the water.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Mar 12, 2013 17:20:08 GMT -8
You're all welcome! More photos to come this evening... Including those of her arrival at Fanny Bay.
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Post by Ferryman on Mar 12, 2013 18:35:46 GMT -8
Thanks goes out to all of those who followed her online and in person!
I was keeping an eye on her trip progress as well. Looks like they've already shut everything down, and she's no longer broadcasting an AIS blip. Quite sad to see a ship make her last voyage under her own power.
It's a real shame that this vessel is going to be used as a Scallop fishing platform. This was a very nice looking little ferry, and it would have been nice to have gone for a sailing or two on this one. But reality kicks in and everything boils down to practicalities and money. This is quite an old little ship that has seen alot over the years. Hopefully she'll be kept in some sort of dignified state. It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for this vessel even though she's about to lose her engines.
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Mar 12, 2013 18:58:52 GMT -8
Hopefully she'll be kept in some sort of dignified state. It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for this vessel even though she's about to lose her engines. I really doubt it. History has shown - the Kalakala being the biggest and most glaring example of which - that retired ferries that get relegated to processing facilities for seafood in their later years usually end up in derelict condition. Personally, this whole thing sickens and disgusts me. Someone should've stepped up to preserve it and her legacy, rather than letting this happen. Honestly, I don't give the Rhododendron another 10 years before she starts rotting. I also don't see them keeping the passenger cabin and all of her historic furnishings intact. My brother worked for Taylor Shellfish out of Shelton, Washington, and let me be the first to say, that salt water is not very friendly to metal not maintained.
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Post by Neil on Mar 12, 2013 19:15:15 GMT -8
Hopefully she'll be kept in some sort of dignified state. It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for this vessel even though she's about to lose her engines. I really doubt it. History has shown - the Kalakala being the biggest and most glaring example of which - that retired ferries that get relegated to processing facilities for seafood in their later years usually end up in derelict condition. Personally, this whole thing sickens and disgusts me. Someone should've stepped up to preserve it and her legacy, rather than letting this happen. Honestly, I don't give the Rhododendron another 10 years before she starts rotting. I also don't see them keeping the passenger cabin and all of her historic furnishings intact. My brother worked for Taylor Shellfish out of Shelton, Washington, and let me be the first to say, that salt water is not very friendly to metal not maintained. How much 'historic' is there? Didn't Barnacle tell us that she was basically rebuilt from the car deck up?
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Mar 12, 2013 19:25:29 GMT -8
I really doubt it. History has shown - the Kalakala being the biggest and most glaring example of which - that retired ferries that get relegated to processing facilities for seafood in their later years usually end up in derelict condition. Personally, this whole thing sickens and disgusts me. Someone should've stepped up to preserve it and her legacy, rather than letting this happen. Honestly, I don't give the Rhododendron another 10 years before she starts rotting. I also don't see them keeping the passenger cabin and all of her historic furnishings intact. My brother worked for Taylor Shellfish out of Shelton, Washington, and let me be the first to say, that salt water is not very friendly to metal not maintained. How much 'historic' is there? Didn't Barnacle tell us that she was basically rebuilt from the car deck up? That is correct. However, the basic shape and even the superstructure retained her original design. It's not like they slapped a KDT design onto the main deck. What you see now is basically how it was when the Rhododendron entered service. Fundamentally, it was a twenty year old vessel when it was retired. That being said, they're removing the engines. They're basically using it as a barge. I'm also going to step on a limb and say paintwork and maintenance will be likely set to the back burner. There are shipping containers at Taylor Shellfish in Shelton, with build dates as old as the Rhododendron's rebuild, that aren't even road-worthy anymore due to the salt water rot.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 12, 2013 20:18:07 GMT -8
3 stills of Rhododendron, at dusk at Fanny Bay, BC. - March 12, 2013. Straight on Darker, just before I finished my visit. ----------------
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 12, 2013 20:30:42 GMT -8
...and one more closely-cropped to show more detail.
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Post by Mike C on Mar 12, 2013 20:33:45 GMT -8
That being said, they're removing the engines. They're basically using it as a barge. I'm also going to step on a limb and say paintwork and maintenance will be likely set to the back burner. Steve: we understand that you're frustrated. I don't think there's a single person on this forum that doesn't wish that every ferry that was retired could be turned into a museum of maritime wonder. But I'm going to put an end to this festival of woe right here. If you take a look at the Chilkat, she has been repainted (within the last few years) and well maintained since her acquisition. I have faith that this company will not just "let her rot" and spend the money that is necessary to keep her in reasonably adequate condition.
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Mar 12, 2013 20:46:02 GMT -8
If the Kalakala's history is any indication of ex-WSF ferries being sent elsewhere, then seeing is believing.
Right now, I'm not putting a whole lot of faith in it. Time will tell.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Mar 12, 2013 23:19:26 GMT -8
As promised, here are the last photos of the Rhododendron sailing under her own power... /!\ PHOTO HEAVY /!\ March 12, 2013The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
Note: Photos may appear blurry due to a ProBoards coding issue. Click on the photograph for higher resolution images. Ex-WSF Rhododendron off Chrome Island. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Baynes Sound. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Baynes Sound. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Baynes Sound. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Baynes Sound. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Fanny Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Fanny Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Fanny Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Fanny Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Fanny Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Fanny Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron in Fanny Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron moored in Fanny Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron moored in Fanny Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr A short intermission brought to you by a Fanny Bay sea lion...One of many sea lions at Fanny Bay... by BCFS, on Flickr Ex-WSF Rhododendron moored in Fanny Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 13, 2013 5:06:03 GMT -8
Video (sped up 5x) of Rhody at Fanny Bay, 3 hours after her arrival there.
- she's moving slowly back & forth, with wind and some engine-propelled movement.
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Post by Chippewa on Mar 13, 2013 8:49:45 GMT -8
She looks like she is trying to get loose. Kinda of "what has happen to me look !" So sad. Thanks for all of the pictures.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 13, 2013 19:32:10 GMT -8
A few more views of Rhododendron, at Fanny Bay BC, at dusk on March 12, 2013. Setting the scene, from my spot on the beach at Ship's Point Road. Buckley Bay ferry terminal (to go to Denman Island), is a little way past the point on the right-side of this photo. Sometimes the ex-AMHS Chilkat is in this area too. - usually the work barge gets in the way of a good photo angle from Hwy-19A, and so I prefer this across the bay view. ------------------ Attempt at some in-the-dark shots, at opposite angles of the ship. I didn't have to move to get these differing angles. Instead, the ship moved for me in a regular pattern, as her engines were still working slowly. And this concludes my first ever views of the good ship Rhododendron.
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