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Post by Nick on Jun 1, 2013 7:04:01 GMT -8
Nice pics, Scott, of a stranger in Tsawwassen. Do we know why she is out of service, and why they brought her there? Thanks, Jim! I'm not positive on what specifically sent her to Deas, but after arriving on Monday, she departed this morning at 0100 to resume Route 2 service today. These rare ship movements are lots of fun. As far as I'm aware, there's nothing at Deas, so I'm thankful we got to see her outside of her usual stomping grounds. Just speculation, but perhaps it was to be a relatively easy/minor repair job and they did it at Tsawwassen to avoid having to pay tugs to maneuver the ship into the Deas basin? |
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Post by Mike C on Jun 3, 2013 13:51:08 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 3, 2013 19:41:20 GMT -8
The Oak Bay, seen from between the ropes and structures of the Duke Point berth. - 5:45pm on June 2, 2013. Oakie is on her way to Horseshoe Bay.  |
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Post by WettCoast on Jun 4, 2013 21:51:27 GMT -8
Queen of Oak Bay off-loading traffic (from the 10:30 sailing form HSB) @ berth 2, Departure Bay - 10 May 2012  [photo © WCK-JST] by Wett Coast, on Flickr
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Post by WettCoast on Jun 17, 2013 10:39:09 GMT -8
After the inaugural cruise, a brand-new Queen of Oak Bay berthed the right way around at Swartz Bay Terminal's berth 1 - 13 June 1981  photo © Mr. DOT by Wett Coast, on Flickr |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 7, 2013 19:20:46 GMT -8
Garry Oak leaves and the Queen of Oak Bay. A nice combination to see on a summer's Sunday evening. - from Pipers Lagoon park, on July 7, 2013.   ------------------- And the Oakie in what is one of my favourite photo frames:  |
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Post by princessofvanfan on Jul 7, 2013 22:15:32 GMT -8
Nice shots from Piper's Lagoon.I remember back in the early 80's watching the Alberni (in pre mod form)from there, shooting out of Departure Bay and disappearing in minutes. She was very fast back then.
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Post by Mike C on Jul 16, 2013 0:07:06 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2013 8:57:01 GMT -8
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Post by compdude787 on Jul 16, 2013 17:10:21 GMT -8
Nice close-up shot! Makes the ferry look really big. Did you take this from a small boat? Or did you take this from a ferry that had just vacated the berth to allow Oak Bay to enter? |
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Post by Mike C on Jul 16, 2013 18:19:37 GMT -8
]Nice close-up shot! Makes the ferry look really big. Did you take this from a small boat? Or did you take this from a ferry that had just vacated the berth to allow Oak Bay to enter? Thanks! This was taken from a small rental boat. I had driven off this ship about ten minutes before this photo was taken... |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jul 17, 2013 12:05:11 GMT -8
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Post by compdude787 on Jul 17, 2013 12:41:06 GMT -8
]Nice close-up shot! Makes the ferry look really big. Did you take this from a small boat? Or did you take this from a ferry that had just vacated the berth to allow Oak Bay to enter? Thanks! This was taken from a small rental boat. I had driven off this ship about ten minutes before this photo was taken... That's neat. Were other ferry fans on that rental boat with you? I'm asking because I see several photos taken by Scott (Former Account) and @sccommuter that appear to have been taken from a similar angle as your shot was. |
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Post by Mike C on Jul 17, 2013 12:57:39 GMT -8
Thanks! This was taken from a small rental boat. I had driven off this ship about ten minutes before this photo was taken... That's neat. Were other ferry fans on that rental boat with you? I'm asking because I see several photos taken by Scott (Former Account) and @sccommuter that appear to have been taken from a similar angle as your shot was. That is correct. |
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Post by paulvanb on Jul 18, 2013 19:07:55 GMT -8
 Caught the Queen of Oak Bay heading for Vancouver Island. |
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Post by paulvanb on Aug 23, 2013 11:30:12 GMT -8
 Was at Stanley Park last night with my wife and saw the Queen of Oak Bay headed to the island just after sunset. Taxed the limits of my Canon Rebel 4Ti - 300mm at f 5.6. (plus 1.6 factor) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2013 12:15:23 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2013 17:10:38 GMT -8
In berth 2, Horseshoe Bay:  |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Sept 24, 2013 14:26:11 GMT -8
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Post by Mike C on Sept 25, 2013 15:11:53 GMT -8
Just one of the Queen of Oak Bay, seen on September 1. Rounding the final corner before exiting into the Strait of Georgia towards Nanaimo. MV Queen of Oak Bay by MileagePhoto, on Flickr |
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Post by paulvanb on Oct 24, 2013 21:01:10 GMT -8
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 25, 2013 15:09:56 GMT -8
Prior to the arrival of a group of forum members aboard the Oak Bay's 0630 sailing, I ventured over to Stephenson Point to watch her approach into Departure Bay.
November 24, 2013The following image posted by this account is copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
 BC Ferries - Queen of Oak Bay en route to Departure Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr |
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 6, 2013 14:53:02 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 7, 2013 23:14:05 GMT -8
Oakie seen by me on her first trip of the day, as she nears Nanaimo. - seen from Pipers Lagoon park. December 7, 2013. VIDEO: ================== ...and a still, including a seaplane headed for Vancouver.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 12, 2013 9:20:04 GMT -8
I like this dawn photo because it gives the illusion that Queen of Oak Bay dwarfs Coastal Inspiration. - taken from Pipers Lagoon beach in Nanaimo. Dec.7, 2013.  One of the enjoyable aspects of ship photography is the variety of views from different angles, each making the ship look different than from another view. Same thing when you change perspective by placing a smaller ship in the foreground. |
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