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Post by WettCoast on Oct 13, 2006 19:11:48 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Jun 24, 2007 20:51:21 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 14, 2007 20:58:41 GMT -8
Queen of Coquitlam (with Bowen Queen) @ berth 1, Horseshoe Bay - 15 July 1978 [ photo © Mr. DOT]  by Wett Coast, on Flickr
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Post by queenofcowichan on Sept 15, 2007 17:12:21 GMT -8
The original Doors on the upper car deck did not last too long. Does anyone Know when they were removed? Also of note the gate that replaced the original door on the Upper Car deck appears to be fitted right to the end of the deck, now it is located closer to the end of then Pickle Forks. (Pickle Forks is a term Washington State Ferries refers to the extension of the passenger deck forward of the cabin.)
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 14, 2007 21:27:31 GMT -8
This image, from around about the fall of 1975, shows the Queen of Coquitlam, just prior to launching. The Coq was built at North Vancouver's Burrard Dry Dock, and entered service about six months later on Route 2 (HSB - DPB)  DOT photo |
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Post by Neil on Oct 15, 2007 16:41:34 GMT -8
Jeez, from that angle, and with the dark colour, that thing looks almost ominous. Kind of like a ferry version of a Romulan Warbird. Deflector shields up, Mr. Data.
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Post by FNS on Apr 1, 2008 22:00:48 GMT -8
I remember this tipping well. If I remember right, this made the front page of our newspaper here in Seattle. The MV QUEEN OF COQUITLAM is my favorite BC ferry. Nice to ride, too!  Nice to see her steering guides restored after her MLU. |
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Post by FNS on Apr 2, 2008 11:50:41 GMT -8
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Post by PCL Driver on Apr 2, 2008 16:02:03 GMT -8
Incredible pictures! I can't believe how low she was in the water!
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Post by Ferryman on Apr 2, 2008 18:20:24 GMT -8
Sorry about that guys. I never even thought to check the width of the photos. This widescreen on my new laptop didn't show any side scrolling on my end.
Don't thank me, thank Jimpiltch! ;D
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Post by FNS on Apr 2, 2008 19:02:11 GMT -8
That's alright, Chris. As you can see, I resized your pics. If you want, you can save these resizings I did for you and put these on your photo server (make sure the upload preference is set at 800). Then, edit your original posting above. Then, I can take down my posting of your photos. |
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Post by DENelson83 on Apr 2, 2008 19:35:19 GMT -8
My goodness... That third QoCoq picture perfectly illustrates "unsafe draft."
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Post by markkarj on Apr 2, 2008 20:04:31 GMT -8
The Coquitlam photos are very interesting.
I'd imagine that much salt water would be a real mess to clean up. My big question is: what kind of recovery work is necessary when something like this happens? Does one just use a massive hair-dryer to clean out the engine room (doubtful, but gets the point across)? What kind of components would have to be replaced in that kind of circumstance?
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Post by FNS on Apr 2, 2008 23:02:51 GMT -8
I imagine almost everything had to be replaced. Including that typewriter (something now "foreign" in this modern age of computers and word processors, all with our lucky pal: the spell checkers). All the gauges and switches either had to be cleaned or replaced. I guess that the engine order telegraph cables had to be restrung and tested. And all that oily mess!  We are very thankful that no worse damages were done and thank the folks for cleaning and repairing this magnificent ship so we can ride her again. I took a ride aboard her sometime ago, both ways on the Departure Bay run. Before her MLU. I really like this ship. Haven't been aboard her after the MLU. I imagine she is a bit better and that wheelchair folks can now promenade on her Sun Deck. |
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Post by Kahloke on Feb 21, 2009 22:34:00 GMT -8
These historical photos are wonderful! Keep 'em coming! That one shot of Coquitlam's interior in the late 80's is how I remember those ferries back then - the brown chairs and brown carpet. I don't believe I ever rode Coquitlam back then, but I do know I rode on Cowichan, Oak Bay, and Alberni a few times between 1988 and 1990.
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Post by fargowolf on May 4, 2009 15:42:52 GMT -8
That was the first time ever, that the BC Coast Guard had to respond to a legitimate mayday call from a vessel in drydock. I can only imagine the jokes afterwords. |
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Jun 27, 2009 19:36:06 GMT -8
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Post by Dane on Jun 28, 2009 13:00:37 GMT -8
Awesome photos, thanks for sharing!
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Post by Ferryman on Jun 28, 2009 16:07:51 GMT -8
Thanks for posting those, ferryfanyvr! Those were quite interesting to see.
The photo titled "number ?? end lounge" is the #1 end lounge.
The bottom three photos look like the gift shop/snack bar area.
Looking forward to anymore photos you may have!!
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Post by fargowolf on Jun 28, 2009 17:29:52 GMT -8
What was the "Conversion"?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 28, 2009 18:08:49 GMT -8
What was the "Conversion"? A different way of saying "Mid Life Upgrade". Some of the shipyard plaques on various ships use the "Conversion" word for the various major upgrades. I think that the Queen of Alberni has one that says that for 2006-07. |
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Post by fargowolf on Jun 28, 2009 18:11:09 GMT -8
Ah. OK. It kinda threw me.
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Post by WettCoast on Jun 28, 2009 21:50:20 GMT -8
What was the "Conversion"? A different way of saying "Mid Life Upgrade". Some of the shipyard plaques on various ships use the "Conversion" word for the various major upgrades. I think that the Queen of Alberni has one that says that for 2006-07. Another way of saying this is "Asset Betterment". That is what the QNWM just had. Apparently this term is preferred by bean counters ;D. |
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Jun 29, 2009 9:00:15 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2009 19:49:30 GMT -8
Lovely photos. Like that first one of the really nice white paint.  |
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