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Post by Neil on Oct 16, 2014 19:44:58 GMT -8
Along with the North Island Princess, Tenaka is now on its ninth page on this forum, so before the authorities call a halt to any more possibly redundant entries, I'm going to slip in three more. None of us seem to be able to resist... she's so cute! Although... cute at fifty comes with an awful lot of rust, but, anyway...
And, for the upcoming forum header theme of 'distant ferries and creepy stumps'...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 16, 2014 20:35:57 GMT -8
Along with the North Island Princess, Tenaka is now on its ninth page on this forum, so before the authorities call a halt to any more possibly redundant entries, I'm going to slip in three more. None of us seem to be able to resist... she's so cute! Although... cute at fifty comes with an awful lot of rust, but, anyway... There is no possibility of ever placing a limit of Tenakarific photos from atop the Mt. Geoffrey Escarpment. To limit those kinds of photos would be Tenakulas.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 16, 2014 23:00:45 GMT -8
Kahloke and Tenaka share the spotlight in this video. - filmed by me on October 15, 2014 at Gravelly Bay, Denman Island.
The video shows a couple of crossings by Kahloke, while Tenaka "ghosts" a couple crossings as the Hornby crew gets familiarized with the ship and gets her ready for those discerning Hornby travellers. After a couple round trips, Kahloke leaves the scene (departs for Thetis Island route temporary assignment) and Tenaka takes over.
Both the action of two ships running simultaneously in Lambert Channel and the hand-off itself are interesting to watch.
This video was a lot of fun to film (in spite of the light rain) and fun to edit. It should be enjoyable to watch. The pan-flute music should match the grey-sky weather mood.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 17, 2014 8:52:34 GMT -8
A Tenakular video of a ferry crossing Lambert Channel between Denman and Hornby Islands. - filmed from Hornby side, on October 15, 2014.
Simple Tenaka, pleasant to watch...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2014 9:32:11 GMT -8
Thank you Flugel and Neil for the great pics and video of my favorite minor ferry! It's nice to see her in service again!
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Post by Cable Cassidy on Nov 9, 2014 15:05:43 GMT -8
Neil mentioned earlier that there was nothing but a chain across the rear of the car deck. There is now a yellow rope about 1.5 feet infront of the chains to keep people back.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 18, 2014 21:18:58 GMT -8
I think it's Tenakulas that we don't have many "Tenaka in the dark" photos. Here are some that aren't the greatest quality, but they show us the ship in a light that hasn't been seen much on this forum before. - seen from Gravelly Bay, at dusk on November 18, 2014 This one has reflective qualities:
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 18, 2014 21:46:25 GMT -8
Tenaka, on her trip previous to the above posted night photos. - this is at 4:50pm, on November 18, 2014 Leaving Gravelly Bay. A lovely ship in this light: At Shingle Spit:
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 19, 2014 20:36:04 GMT -8
A morning set of Tenaka arriving at Gravelly Bay: - 7:40am on November 18, 2014.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 20, 2014 22:15:00 GMT -8
A couple more of Tenaka in the darkness of Lambert Channel. - evening of November 18, 2014 Leaving Shingle Spit Arriving at Gravelly Bay
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Post by Neil on Nov 20, 2014 23:29:50 GMT -8
I appreciate Mr Horn's posts showing Tenaka in dusky and night conditions, above. And I have admit to my own bit of Tenaka addiction.
Late last week, I walked the trail from Shingle Spit down to Ford Cove, and enjoyed the sunset on the rocks, watching the bluff above gradually losing it's light. I was planning on leaving the island in a couple of days, and knew Tenaka was going to be off the route soon, so it would be my only chance to see her leave in semi-darkness, all lit up. Thought I had lots of time, so I detoured up through the Ford orchard, past the trees planted by George Ford in the 1870s, and headed back to the Spit. Saw Tenaka leaving Gravelly Bay well before I could get back... so I actually ran along the rough, darkening trail, thinking all the while, this is a little bit nutty... I can't see the ground very well, and could twist my ankle, or worse. Just to catch a last, night time view of a fifty year old ferry leaving Hornby Island. Anyway, I made it, and saw her back out, and do the turn to head over to Denman... perhaps on her last stint ever in Lambert Channel. No broken ankle, so it was worth it.
Ferry fans are dedicated, if not a bit ridiculous.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 21, 2014 16:37:59 GMT -8
Here's my video of "Tenaka in the Darkness." Set to the music of Beethoven's moonlight sonata.
I am really happy with the result of this one.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 22, 2014 21:40:15 GMT -8
A few more Tenakapics from November 18th on the Hornby route. Morning views from Ford's Cove on Hornby: - Tenaka approaching Gravelly Bay on Denman Island. Backing into the berth: --------------- Dusk shots: From the beach at Gravelly Bay From the terminal lawn The viewing experience of the ship in low light was Tenakarific.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 23, 2014 21:31:15 GMT -8
Tenaka seen from Ford's Cove on Hornby Island. This is morning on November 18, 2014.
Very nice views from this location, showing 99% of the ferry route.
The small-craft harbour at Ford's Cove is very full & busy, as the only sheltered anchorage on Hornby Island.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 30, 2014 20:58:02 GMT -8
The 2nd-to-last of my Tenaka tribute videos. - this one is an on-board video of a trip from Hornby to Denman, in early evening.
November 18, 2014.
This video starts with the on-board view of her departure spin from Shingle Spit; an interesting effect to watch. - and it ends with her powerslide into Gravelly Bay's berth.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 30, 2014 22:37:20 GMT -8
A view of dawn and dusk views of Tenaka sailing between Gravelly Bay and Shingle Spit. - both sailings were "high school sailings" and one of the kids shouted at me in the evening, wondering if I had been there all day long.
November 18, 2014 was a day of work for me at a Hornby client, with ferry filming done while I traveled. A nice combination.
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Post by Neil on Nov 30, 2014 22:52:17 GMT -8
A view of dawn and dusk views of Tenaka sailing between Gravelly Bay and Shingle Spit. - both sailings were "high school sailings" and one of the kids shouted at me in the evening, wondering if I had been there all day long. I can sort of understand the kid's curiosity. For him, it's two ferries and three buses every morning, and three buses, two ferries every afternoon. I expect that living on Hornby for a teen student inspires more ferry tedium than fandom.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2014 13:00:56 GMT -8
Tenaka is nearing Sandheads at the time of this post.
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Post by Mike C on Dec 15, 2014 23:41:38 GMT -8
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Post by Mike on Dec 25, 2015 12:33:24 GMT -8
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Post by bigcountry on Jan 8, 2016 18:21:07 GMT -8
anyone know what the Tenaka has been up to these days?
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Post by roeco on Jan 8, 2016 22:38:50 GMT -8
I hear she has been laid up for quite a few months....maybe at Deas? I wonder why the Tachek got a life extension and they choose not to on Tenaka? I would think they could life extend her and refit her for Discovery Coast cheaper than they could build a new ship...and she would be more ideal than the Nimpkish on a year round basis. But who knows where she will end up..?
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Post by Neil on Jan 8, 2016 23:25:12 GMT -8
I hear she has been laid up for quite a few months....maybe at Deas? I wonder why the Tachek got a life extension and they choose not to on Tenaka? I would think they could life extend her and refit her for Discovery Coast cheaper than they could build a new ship...and she would be more ideal than the Nimpkish on a year round basis. But who knows where she will end up..? Tenaka is laid up at Deas. She has had millions spent on her in recent years. How on earth does it make sense to spend millions more on a very small fifty two year old ship with basic structural issues that in some cases simply don't meet modern standards enforced by TC?
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Post by roeco on Jan 12, 2016 19:00:56 GMT -8
I hear she has been laid up for quite a few months....maybe at Deas? I wonder why the Tachek got a life extension and they choose not to on Tenaka? I would think they could life extend her and refit her for Discovery Coast cheaper than they could build a new ship...and she would be more ideal than the Nimpkish on a year round basis. But who knows where she will end up..? Tenaka is laid up at Deas. She has had millions spent on her in recent years. How on earth does it make sense to spend millions more on a very small fifty two year old ship with basic structural issues that in some cases simply don't meet modern standards enforced by TC? Well then I guess its safe to assume she has more issues than the Tachek which did just undergo a major upgrade and life extension which is the same age if Im correct and almost identical to Tenaka...!
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Post by Neil on Jan 12, 2016 20:50:36 GMT -8
Tenaka is laid up at Deas. She has had millions spent on her in recent years. How on earth does it make sense to spend millions more on a very small fifty two year old ship with basic structural issues that in some cases simply don't meet modern standards enforced by TC? Well then I guess its safe to assume she has more issues than the Tachek which did just undergo a major upgrade and life extension which is the same age if Im correct and almost identical to Tenaka...! No, they're not identical. Tachek is five years younger, and carries 28-30 cars as opposed to the 21-22 Tenaka takes. Tachek is ideal for Cortes for several years to come.
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