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Post by Fenklebaum on Mar 8, 2007 13:40:10 GMT -8
Another shot of the Tenaka at Deas Dock, from the same day as the previous aerial shot. Fenk, double shot
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Post by Curtis on Mar 8, 2007 16:01:19 GMT -8
Some more awesome shots from the 90s, Fenk.
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Post by Fenklebaum on Mar 8, 2007 19:28:13 GMT -8
Awesome pics, Fenk! Now lets see some of the Queen of Victoria, seeming you had the rare opportunity to wonder around on her at Deas!!! --Chris, Absolutely Super Jealous T'was pretty cool, but I was ten at the time; I don't remember the tour in vivid detail. Fenk, in HD
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 11, 2007 10:58:08 GMT -8
Another pic from the Cortes Island portion of our holiday... Tenaka entering Whaletown Harbour - 6 August 2007 © WCK-JST Flickr
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Post by Curtis on Aug 25, 2008 18:30:53 GMT -8
The Latest from my Ever Growing Vault of Videos... Tenaka
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 29, 2009 12:25:19 GMT -8
Shot of the Tenaka at Deas Dock, from the same day as the previous aerial shot.
Fenk, double shot
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 29, 2009 12:28:30 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 29, 2009 12:42:33 GMT -8
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jan 26, 2010 19:30:47 GMT -8
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jan 26, 2010 19:33:52 GMT -8
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Post by Neil on Jan 29, 2010 14:15:15 GMT -8
Just adding these from the re-fits thread... The Tenaka is currently in dry dock in New West in Queensborough, as seen from the Q-Borough Bridge to the east. Thanks for that tip, New Flyer. One of my favorite ferries, at Fraser Shipyard. A worker told me that her hull was in good shape, and that she was going to look "pretty terrific" when finished.
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Post by lmtengs on Jan 29, 2010 17:59:10 GMT -8
Two questions: A) Has the Tenaka been Coastalized yet? And how many BC Ferries have yet to be coastalized? B) Do you think she'll ever be catamaran-ised the way that the North Island Princess was?
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Post by Mill Bay on Jan 29, 2010 18:33:09 GMT -8
Two questions: B) Do you think she'll ever be catamaran-ised the way that the North Island Princess was? Why don't you tell us... what would be the possible purpose or use to rationalize converting a 40+ year old minor vessel to a catamaran at a cost that would, in today's economy, more than likely exceed the cost of building a completely new vessel.
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 29, 2010 20:30:33 GMT -8
The last time I was on the Tenaka in Summer 2008, she was partially "Coastalized". For the most part though, she holds pretty much what you would expect for a minor vessel interior of that size.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 6, 2010 21:46:12 GMT -8
Tenaka - the on-board experience: Photos from February 6, 2010 ========== Memorabilia: - this item from 1969 came over from the ship that is now named Nicola. - from Tenaka's original assignment in 1965. -------------- Quirks: - Pat, I'd like to buy a "V". OK, I'm ready to solve the puzzle... - Just back from refit with nice new signs, and already there is need for a home-drawn sign. - Her licensed capacity is 94 passengers. Doesn't that seem a bit low? Even for 24 cars plus some foot passengers. Odd that there's no option for more passengers by adding 1 extra crew. She has very narrow stairways. Maybe not quite as narrow as those on Nimpkish and her sisters. ==================== Inside views of Sutilized passenger lounge areas: - side part of the top-lounge. - Port side Saddle lounge. This is the Sutil Channel Cafe. ================= Some outside shots: Starboard side rescue boat. 1 deck up from the rescue boat: Side lane From the stern:
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 6, 2010 23:21:37 GMT -8
Shore shots of Tenaka, taken February 6, 2010: Here are some taken from the Heriot Bay Inn marina, at 8:30am: - Setting the stage. Tenaka nearing the floating lumber-yard that is Heriot Bay. - Passing the navigation marker. Nice to see the red port-light in the early morning. - Heading for the berth. Normally she glides in close and just back-up. But all the floating logs are necessitating a different course. She's about to touch the dolphin, back-up, pivot, and back into the berth. - Slowing down for the tricky maneuver. - Touchdown ! - Now to power-up for the reverse pivot. - And backing into the berth. After all that, it was just as if she were striking poses just for me, with my marina float vantage point. ==================== 11:10am Here are some photos taken from the end of the point at Rebecca Spit. A great location. Leaving Heriot Bay and eating some logs: Cormorant watching the ferry leave Passing right in front of my vantage point. Pushing water and logs out of the way. In the shadow of mainland's Mt. Doogie Dowler. ---------- 2 final pictures from Rebecca Spit, using full digital zoom. - on these 2 pictures, I'm interested in how a slight turn of the ship towards port makes her look taller and narrower. =============== - and after sailing through all that wood debris, here was the service-notice from a few hours later: And here's a view of the logs on the beach, on the east-side of Rebecca Spit:
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 11, 2010 15:12:15 GMT -8
Tenaka and Tachek passing in Discovery Channel.Tenaka in Discovery Channel.Tenaka nearing the berth at Campbell River.Mast and Funnels.Car Deck (Aft).Forward superstructure.Sailing past Cape Mudge on Quadra Island.Tenaka was the first ship to test out the new berth structure at Quathiaski Cove.Tenaka departing Campbell River.
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Post by Mill Bay on Aug 4, 2010 9:21:55 GMT -8
Wow! It would be pretty sad to see the Tenaka moved off of her home route. Part of the attraction of the route is that she suits it so well and seems to naturally at home in that spectacular scenery. Although, maybe we might get lucky and see her come back down to the Gulf Islands routes that she has served in the past. As for the gate in the side wall, I would say it is to use for a gangway if the ship were ever in drydock, or tied up to a regular floating wharf.
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Post by Neil on Aug 4, 2010 10:49:04 GMT -8
On my Tenaka trip, the Captain told me that Next summer, the Tachek may be permanently be moved to Tenaka's current route. The Hornby-Denman crew prefer the Tenaka because she's more maneuverable, and the Quadra-Cortés crews prefer the Tachek due to her speed and increased vehicle capacity. So don't be surprised if the switch occurs. Somebody's confused. I've never seen Tenaka on the Hornby route in the 25-plus years I've had a place there. It certainly wouldn't be put there in the summer, when the Kahloke takes over from Tachek, partly to save time in not turning around when shuttling at busy times. Tenaka would also mean a decrease in vehicle capacity, and as for maneuverability, Tachek can pretty much turn on a dime. They could perhaps get away with this change in the winter, but in any case, it's not the crews who determine where boats are placed.
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Post by lmtengs on Aug 4, 2010 11:23:21 GMT -8
Somebody's confused. I've never seen Tenaka on the Hornby route in the 25-plus years I've had a place there. It certainly wouldn't be put there in the summer, when the Kahloke takes over from Tachek, partly to save time in not turning around when shuttling at busy times. Tenaka would also mean a decrease in vehicle capacity, and as for maneuverability, Tachek can pretty much turn on a dime. They could perhaps get away with this change in the winter, but in any case, it's not the crews who determine where boats are placed. According to the Captain, the Tachek was serving the Tenaka's route not too long ago. I think Tenaka was undergoing a little refit? And yes, if the Tenaka made the change, she would only be on Tachek's route in the winter. The captain was aware in the Tachek's higher vehicle capacity, and according to him, the crews from both routes were all liking the idea. I don't know about maneuverability... maybe the Tenaka can pretty much turn on a bread-crumb?
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Post by Neil on Nov 12, 2010 22:22:13 GMT -8
In a previous post, Mr Horn mentioned the number of logs in Tenaka's path at Heriot Bay. Today the wooden minefield was midway between Cortes and Quadra. Really quite remarkable the amount of debris there; I don't think there's another ferry route where the boat would have the number of log strikes Tenaka must endure, despite the crew's efforts to steer through it all.
Many years ago, my wife's grandfather was visiting from England. He was a skilled carpenter, and turned out beautiful grandfather clocks from his home workshop. He was amazed at the amount of driftwood on our beaches, and was appalled when told most of it was waste and lost wood from logging operations. Those of us who've grown up on the coast just think of it all as part of the landscape, albeit a rather damaging part if you're a boater, and I imagine that BC Ferries has had quite a bill on routes like Cortes. Maybe Tenaka's even had her lifespan shortened because of it.
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Post by Neil on Nov 12, 2010 22:37:20 GMT -8
...not much that can be added to Mr Horn's and CV's photo essay on Tenaka, but here she is, slightly fuzzily, steaming past Rebecca Spit on a grey November day.
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Post by WettCoast on Nov 12, 2010 23:41:30 GMT -8
I think that I said this at least once before. Nevertheless, I will say it again.
The Tenaka is one handsome little ferry! IMHO, it is the best looking boat in the entire fleet. I think that I would like to go for another ride aboard this vessel.
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 12, 2010 23:48:57 GMT -8
I think that I said this at least once before. Nevertheless, I will say it again. The Tenaka is one handsome little ferry! IMHO, it is the best looking boat in the entire fleet. I think that I would like to go for another ride aboard this vessel. You definitely have a point there, Mr. WCK. I still prefer the NorEx, though. For all time, it'll never change. A tie between the QotN and the Suzie Q.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 27, 2010 15:35:09 GMT -8
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