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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2015 14:12:18 GMT -8
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Post by Curtis on Dec 24, 2015 13:44:50 GMT -8
Today, I've got a walkthrough and a whistle to post: Don't usually plan it like that, but this time I thought "Why not?"
Merry Quinitsa Everyone!
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Post by bigcountry on Jan 13, 2016 21:17:09 GMT -8
anyone know what the plan is for the Quinitsa once the cable ferry from Buckley Bay opens up full time?
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Post by Neil on Jan 13, 2016 21:51:18 GMT -8
anyone know what the plan is for the Quinitsa once the cable ferry from Buckley Bay opens up full time? Refit relief. First assignment is Hornby in April.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2016 14:47:26 GMT -8
There is talk that the Quinitsa will go to Alert Bay in February to relieve the Quadra Queen II? On the other hand, BCF had promised that the Quinitsa would be on stand-by during the first month of cable Thingy operation.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2016 15:17:12 GMT -8
There is talk that the Quinitsa will go to Alert Bay in February to relieve the Quadra Queen II? On the other hand, BCF had promised that the Quinitsa would be on stand-by during the first month of cable Thingy operation. The only confirmed Alert Bay assignment starts in June for Tachek's refit. I was under the impression that Quinitsa was heading in for her quadrennial drydocking before doing any relief.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 29, 2016 6:28:24 GMT -8
Here's the not so mighty Quinitsa, on maybe my last time filming her on the Denman route. - morning of January 23, 2016
....and a dawn-timelapse included.
ps: BSC fire hose drill at the 2:25 mark.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2016 10:31:29 GMT -8
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Post by Neil on Apr 11, 2016 22:08:10 GMT -8
Many of this august forum's members, particularly the younger ones, have never seen the mighty Quinitsa anywhere other than Baynes Sound. It's unfortunate, really, that so few coastal communities have had the honor of hosting this sleek greyhound of the inland seas.
She's serving Hornby, up until some time in June. Admittedly, a much larger ferry than we need for most of the year, but she will be well used over the May long weekend, and many here wish that she could be our boat over the summer months. It would mean just one chronic wait instead of two... both for ten minute runs. Maybe all 950 of us should pledge to vote Christy, and see what happens. Anyway... feast your eyes. And, by the way, this was my second attempt. I clambered out on the rocks at the Spit yesterday, only to have my camera's battery die. I know, I know... there's that little symbol on the screen that tells you how much juice you have left. My ineptness with technology is a source of endless mirth to my daughters, and I don't like to disappoint them.
From west to east...
Below, photographed from the ramp used by the Lorraine S. 2, before the first modern dock was built around 1970.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 12, 2016 6:29:42 GMT -8
Many of this august forum's members, particularly the younger ones, have never seen the mighty Quinitsa anywhere other than Baynes Sound. Thanks for being the Geoffrey Ridge Drone for us. It looks like the Quinta had room for maybe a few more cars. Todd Stone won't like the utilization % from these sailings. Perhaps part of the car deck could be rented out for a volleyball league or for a sunbathing club. Or for a floating ring-market.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 21, 2016 21:55:27 GMT -8
April 18, 2016The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited. BC Ferries - Quinitsa at Gravelly Bay, Denman Island. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Quinitsa at Gravelly Bay, Denman Island. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Quinitsa en route to Shingle Spit, Hornby Island. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Quinitsa at Shingle Spit, Hornby Island. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Quinitsa in Lambert Channel en route to Gravelly Bay. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Quinitsa in Lambert Channel en route to Gravelly Bay. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Quinitsa in Lambert Channel en route to Gravelly Bay. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Quinitsa at Shingle Spit, Hornby Island. by Scott, on Flickr
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Post by Neil on Apr 23, 2016 22:42:21 GMT -8
Quinitsa is, for the first time in many years, away from the sheltered waters of Baynes Sound, and it's not reflecting well on her seakeeping abilities. This evening, prior to her final sailing from Gravelly Bay she was wallowing around like a cork in dock, in a very moderate swell, and we did a modified storm course across to Shingle Spit in light winds, the aforementioned gentle swell, and no whitecaps. And they're planning on sending her up to Johnstone Strait?
I was told that even the little Kahloke handles better. I can believe it. Apparently, flat bottoms do not a seagoing vessel make.
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Post by roeco on Apr 24, 2016 19:46:57 GMT -8
I guess she wouldn't handle well at Texada either hey lol
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Post by westernflyer on Apr 26, 2016 10:53:33 GMT -8
Quinitsa emerges from behind Shingle Spit on her way back to Denman. Apr 25, 2016
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 22, 2016 16:42:29 GMT -8
The Mighty Quin(itsa) seen from Gravelly Bay, as she makes her way across Lambert Channel. - morning of May 19, 2016. While the ship was not full (or nearly full) on my two sailings of that pre long-weekend Thursday, it was comforting to have that extra capacity just in case. DSC01558 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr --------------- Ever since a forum member (years ago) disbelieved that Queen of Victoria was at Alang, I've tried to come up with irrefutable evidence that various ships actually served various routes. - Here's my Hornby proof for Quinitsa. . by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 23, 2016 7:32:54 GMT -8
For the Quinitsa fans out there, here's a video view of her crossing Lambert Channel - May 19, 2016 in the morning.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 29, 2016 20:16:35 GMT -8
Quinitsa on the Crofton - Vesuvius route, seen on June 29, 2016, her final day there. In the morning at Crofton . by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr Underway in the morning, heading East, of course DSC02014 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr --------------- In the afternoon, arriving at Vesuvius Bay, while Howe Sound Queen hangs around ready to take over DSC02046 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr DSC02049 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr DSC02051 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr --------------- On board Quinitsa, and you can see Howe Sound Queen at Vesuvius DSC02061 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 1, 2016 16:55:00 GMT -8
A couple video views of Quinitsa from the morning of June 29, 2016, on the Crofton - Vesuvius route.
Heading towards Crofton at 7:15am
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Boarding little-Q at Crofton. - and then a ride on the roads of SSI
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 1, 2016 18:29:14 GMT -8
One more of Quinitsa on the Crofton-Vesuvius route, with HSQ arriving back on scene: - shot from Vesuvius on June 29, 2016
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Post by Mike C on Jul 13, 2016 0:47:29 GMT -8
As very well documented by Mr. Horn, the venerable Quinitsa visited Crofton and Vesuvius in late-June. I've attached a few photos of her at Crofton. MV Quinitsa - Crofton, BC by Michael Coulson, on Flickr MV Quinitsa - Crofton, BC by Michael Coulson, on Flickr MV Quinitsa - Crofton, BC by Michael Coulson, on Flickr This was undoubtedly a unique gig for the Quinitsa, and I suspect the residents and regular users of the route hope that it is an event that doesn't occur again anytime soon. While we were on-site at Crofton, word on the street was that she was operating under a 2-3 sailing wait, and about a 30-40 minute delay. The capacity decrease that we were debating on this very forum, was definitely noticeable.
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Post by yak on Jul 13, 2016 13:38:47 GMT -8
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Post by Curtis on Jul 18, 2016 11:03:46 GMT -8
Here's some shots of the Quinitsa's arrival in Saltery Bay yesterday afternoon. Warning: Photo Heavy! All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.We start at Harbour Point, much like my past trips to photograph vessel arrivals at Saltery Bay. Quinitsa Not In Service Enroute to Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Quinitsa Not In Service Enroute to Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Coming into Saltery Bay. Quinitsa Approaching Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Quinitsa Approaching Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Docking at Berth 1. Saltery Bay Terminal. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Quinitsa Docked at Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Now some shots from along the beach. Saltery Bay Terminal. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Quinitsa Docked at Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Now from the Wharf, a shot not unlike the one I took of the Bowen Queen here last month. Quinitsa Docked at Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Quinitsa Docked at Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Finally, an interesting comparison between a minor vessel and an intermediate vessel. Quinitsa Docked at Berth 1, Island Sky Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr That's All for Now.
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Post by Neil on Jul 25, 2016 22:18:51 GMT -8
A photo on the Hornby facebook page yesterday indicates that for the first time in decades, Quinitsa is being operated as a five vehicle lane ferry, on her temporary assignment out of Saltery Bay. That gives her a capacity of 60 as opposed to 48, and probably explains the service notices about 'peak demand' delays, as crews direct traffic into tighter, non-painted lanes.
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Post by roeco on Jul 27, 2016 21:11:29 GMT -8
I didn't know the Quinitsa could carry more than 50 vehicles in any configuration.
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Post by Curtis on Aug 19, 2016 10:57:47 GMT -8
Here's my collection of shots of the Little Q on the Jervis Inlet Route last month. Warning: Photo Heavy! All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.We start out with a few pictures on a bit of a rainy Saltery Bay morning. Quinitsa Docked at Berth 1 Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Quinitsa Docked at Berth 1 Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr With her running mate for the NIP/Quinitsa 2016 campaign... Never mind, I've been informed both are ineligible to run since both were built in Canada. Quinitsa Docked at Berth 1, North Island Princess Docking at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr From onboard the NIP. I was fortunate to get on that sailing. If I had arrived 10 minutes later than I had, I likely would have missed it. Quinitsa Docked at Berth 1 Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Now we take you to later in the day. With the clouds making way for sunshine. Rounding the bend into Earls Cove. She sat off the Terminal waiting for the NIP to vacate Berth 2. A shame she couldn't let her passengers off at Berth 1. Quinitsa Approaching Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Finally, after a lengthy amount of time loading due to being over her passenger license, the NIP took off for Saltery Bay. North Island Princess Departing, Quinitsa Approaching Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr
Quinitsa Approaching Berth 2, Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Quinitsa Approaching Berth 2, Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr I didn't take many pictures aboard on my trip, but I made sure to get some photographic proof of her passing under a familiar span of power lines. Deck 2, Car Deck, Quinitsa. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Back at Saltery Bay in Berth 2 this time. Quinitsa Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Such a small ferry for such a big berth. Quinitsa Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Now I had done pretty good avoiding the big waits on Route 7 up to this point. My luck ran out when I had to come home with my vehicle. Since I was outside the terminal for a lengthy amount of time, it prevented me from getting more pictures till after sundown. So to finish, the Quinitsa's nighttime arrival in Earls Cove. Quinitsa Approaching Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Quinitsa Docking at Berth 2, Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr That's All for Now.
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