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Post by Ferryman on Aug 1, 2012 22:51:23 GMT -8
For the month of September, I'd like to see nominations for banners of the V-Class. This will be in honour of a set of sister ships that are all about to become history. The Queen of Victoria and Esquimalt have already been scrapped, and the Queens of Vancouver and Saanich are not far behind (within a couple of weeks of their scrapping in Mexico). The V-Class served primarily on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay run from the early 60's until 2009 when the Queen of Vancouver was the last one to be retired. Lets pay tribute to these vessels that served the BC Ferries fleet so well for so many years. The vessels of the V-Class include only: Queen of Victoria Queen of Vancouver Queen of Saanich Queen of Esquimalt The photo can be from any point in time. Preferably I'd like to see pictures featuring the vessel(s) itself, but I'll accept any sort of creative points of views (closeups of the funnel, bridge, liferings, etc) as long as there's some indication that it is one of said vessels mentioned above. Please limit three photos per entry. Nominations close on August 30th at 21:00 Voting will commence on my Birthday, August 31st. The usual rules apply. ....annnnnd.....GO! |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Aug 2, 2012 0:24:21 GMT -8
I think we need to also dedicate the September's Flagship to the Route 1 crews at Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay as a thank you for their accomodation, especially during the final months of service with the Vancouver and Saanich. And thank you to BC Ferries for allowing our members to attend all of the decommissioning ceremonies. Now that we are entering the final chapter of the V-Class vessels, I think we all can feel proud of the exceptional job we have all done documenting these vessels for posterity. Their memory will continue to live on in us and through us in our conversations, discussions, photography and videography.
More to come, only two for now...  Full-size located here.
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Post by 1970chevelle on Aug 2, 2012 1:32:03 GMT -8
I have a few behind the scenes pics of the Saanich.. but files are too large to post? help?
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Aug 2, 2012 11:50:30 GMT -8
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Post by paulvanb on Aug 8, 2012 14:17:56 GMT -8
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Moderator Edit: Included reduced image for display on the forum. Full-size (1200 pixel) image changed to a URL. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2012 17:22:33 GMT -8
Scott, I really like that second photo that you added to the voting ballot. Crowds of people outside enjoying the day, and very nice colour & composition. I like that 'sunny day' effect, I think it's a good way to remember our Queen of Vancouver.
Definitly getting my vote.
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 12, 2012 7:00:34 GMT -8
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Post by mrdot on Aug 12, 2012 9:49:55 GMT -8
:)this is how to remember her and any of the other vessels of my past shipping life, I choose to blot out the desecration of many disposals of recent years! :)mrdot.
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Post by Curtis on Aug 12, 2012 12:00:35 GMT -8
Here's my First Entry. More may be added later. Click the Image for Full Size.Queen of Vancouver Near the West Entrance to Active Pass, July 2008.  |
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Post by Kahloke on Aug 15, 2012 18:14:32 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 22, 2012 12:52:01 GMT -8
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Post by mrdot on Aug 22, 2012 13:10:05 GMT -8
:)yes indeed, she sure looked good in her original colours! :)mrdot, my second ship after QPR!
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Post by Cat320DL on Aug 22, 2012 14:01:52 GMT -8
She does look good in that livery !
Kyle
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 23, 2012 14:13:32 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 24, 2012 13:00:11 GMT -8
And a second submission under my name... Queen of Vancouver - Swartz Bay Bound - in Active Pass off Galiano Island Shoreline - 25 December 1979  Photo © WCK/JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr [/size] |
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