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Post by Mike on Oct 28, 2012 18:46:47 GMT -8
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Post by Mike C on Nov 5, 2012 17:37:45 GMT -8
Bowen Queen, Snug Cove, Bowen Island by MileagePhoto, on Flickr Bowen Queen by MileagePhoto, on Flickr Bowen Queen, Snug Cove, Bowen Island by MileagePhoto, on Flickr Bowen Queen, Snug Cove, Bowen Island by MileagePhoto, on Flickr Bowen Queen, Horseshoe Bay by MileagePhoto, on Flickr
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Post by Cat320DL on Nov 5, 2012 18:10:39 GMT -8
Vary nice shot's of her !
Kyle
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Post by Ferryman on Nov 5, 2012 21:58:11 GMT -8
Did anyone get a picture of the fresh new car deck coating she recieved this last refit?
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Post by Mike C on Nov 5, 2012 22:10:55 GMT -8
Did anyone get a picture of the fresh new car deck coating she recieved this last refit? Unfortunately no, but I did notice it when I first stepped on board - it is nothing terribly out of the ordinary (standard grey), it looks great and they did a good job. On a side note - unfortunately, the builder's plaque is missing. It was either removed in the last refit, or stolen in her first few days on Route 8.
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Post by Ferryman on Nov 5, 2012 22:16:38 GMT -8
Did anyone get a picture of the fresh new car deck coating she recieved this last refit? Unfortunately no, but I did notice it when I first stepped on board - it is nothing terribly out of the ordinary (standard grey), it looks great and they did a good job. On a side note - unfortunately, the builder's plaque is missing. It was either removed in the last refit, or stolen in her first few days on Route 8. Ahh I see. The builders plaque has been missing for years actually. I guess it's all part of a ship that bounces around from place to place all of the time.
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Post by Mirrlees on Nov 5, 2012 22:16:37 GMT -8
Did anyone get a picture of the fresh new car deck coating she recieved this last refit? Unfortunately no, but I did notice it when I first stepped on board - it is nothing terribly out of the ordinary (standard grey), it looks great and they did a good job. On a side note - unfortunately, the builder's plaque is missing. It was either removed in the last refit, or stolen in her first few days on Route 8. Her Builder's Plaque, sadly, has been missing for years...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2012 22:23:38 GMT -8
Did anyone get a picture of the fresh new car deck coating she recieved this last refit? Sure did! Not exactly a focus on the car deck, but you get the idea
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Post by Ferryman on Nov 5, 2012 22:32:16 GMT -8
Did anyone get a picture of the fresh new car deck coating she recieved this last refit? Sure did! Not exactly a focus on the car deck, but you get the idea Interesting. Thanks for capturing those. It sort of looks similar to an asphalt type coating that was used on the Skeena a number of years ago, unless it truely is a thick paint coating. Regardless, hopefully this deck coating lasts for a while.
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Post by Mike C on Dec 9, 2012 23:23:48 GMT -8
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Dec 10, 2012 22:51:19 GMT -8
December 9, 2012The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited. BC Ferries - Bowen and Mayne Queens at Swartz Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen and Mayne Queens at Swartz Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen and Mayne Queens at Swartz Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen and Mayne Queens at Swartz Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen Queen at Berth 4, Swartz Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen Queen at Berth 4, Swartz Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen Queen at Berth 4, Swartz Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen Queen en route to Sturdies Bay, Galiano Island. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen Queen en route to Sturdies Bay, Galiano Island. by BCFS, on Flickr
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 20, 2012 22:27:07 GMT -8
Bowen Queen approaching Swartz Bay (subbing for the Queen of Cumberland) - 9 December 2012 photo © WCK-JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr[/size]
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Post by Ferryman on Dec 23, 2012 23:25:06 GMT -8
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Post by lselena53 on Dec 26, 2012 22:44:57 GMT -8
I guess the Bowen is always going to have a special place in my heart. I spent the first five years of my life on Bowen Island and on August 14th, 1966, the afternoon before I was born, my dad took my mother across to Horseshoe Bay on the Bowen Queen. My dad was pretty nervous that I might be born on the ship so he went up to the bridge to warn the captain. The captain radioed the Queen of Nanaimo which was just arriving as the Bowen approached Horsehoe Bay. Normally the Nanaimo would always have priority for docking at Horseshoe Bay, but the captain advised the Nanaimo of the situation and told them "stay where you are." To my knowledge, that is the only time in my life I have caused the delay of a BC Ferry! I was born about 2:00 AM the next day.
The only other anecdote I have on the Bowen is that around 1970 when I was about four years old, she had a very hard landing at the Snug Cove dock, which caused some significant damage to the dock and possibly some to the ship. My aunt recalls that this news was the first thing out of my mouth when she came to visit us. The Bowen's master at the time was known to the locals as "The Mad Russian". I always took this to mean that hard landings were not an uncommon feature of his career, but I cant say for sure. Maybe some older forum members will recall who he was. He is not to be confused with another "Mad Russian" who managed to skewer the Queen of Victoria that year.
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 31, 2012 17:10:06 GMT -8
Bowen Queen en route from Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring Island - ~1 June 1977. She appears as she did when new in the mid-1960's. About a year after this photo was taken she was lengthened and vehicle capacity was upped from 50 to 70. Although her original route was, of course, Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island, she did spend quite a few years serving on the Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour route. photo © WCK-JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 3, 2013 21:24:33 GMT -8
Bowen Queen is currently abeam Black Creek en route to Quathiaski Cove to replace the PRQ.
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Post by Curtis on Jan 7, 2013 19:26:35 GMT -8
I'm on a roll with posting my pictures at the moment so I thought I'd post some shots from my first Nikon Photo-Shoot on December 31st 2012. The Bowen Queen at Saltery Bay. (Island Sky in the Background) With the Island Sky. A little later from Harbour Point. There was a break in the clouds when this shot was taken as you can see. and one more from the Govt Wharf.
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Post by Curtis on Feb 3, 2013 21:00:13 GMT -8
Pictures of the Bowen Queen during the Route 7 handover this afternoon. Warning: Photo HeavyAll Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.With the Island Sky. Island Sky & Bowen Queen at Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen Docked at Berth 1 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen and Island Sky Docked at Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr From the Beach Southwest of the Terminal. Firing up Her Engines created a great cloud of Smoke that would put the Queen of Coquitlam to shame. Island Sky in Berth 2 as the Bowen Queen Fires Up Her Engines in Berth 1 by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Island Sky in Berth 2 as the Bowen Queen Fires Up Her Engines in Berth 1 by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen Firing Up Her Engines by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Island Sky in Berth 2 as the Bowen Queen Fires Up Her Engines in Berth 1 by CS16 Photography, on Flickr From Harbour Point. Bowen Queen and Island Sky at Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen and Island Sky at Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Island Sky in Berth 2 While the Bowen Queen Smokes in Berth 1 by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Island Sky in Berth 2 While the Bowen Queen Smokes in Berth 1 by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Here's a sight we don't see too often. Bowen Queen Loading at Berth 1 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr All Aboard! Bowen Queen Loaded and Ready to Depart Berth 1 by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Away they Go! Bowen Queen Departing Berth 1 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen Departing Berth 1 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen Departing Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr That's All for Now.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 3, 2013 21:12:32 GMT -8
Here's a sight we don't see too often. Awesome, only better. I've never seen that rare sight before. Much appreciated regarding your photo work today.
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Post by Curtis on Feb 8, 2013 16:08:17 GMT -8
I'm at it again! More Fresh off the Camera Bowen Queen Photos. Photos Ahead!All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Approaching Saltery Bay. Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen Docking at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen Docking at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen Docked at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Bowen Queen Docked at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Boarding Boarding the Bowen Queen at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Boarding the Bowen Queen at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Boarding the Bowen Queen at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Now for some Interior and Exterior Shots. Bowen Island Plaque by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Life Ring Deck 5 Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr The Bridge Bridge Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Snack Bar Deck 4 Snack Bar Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr The 4 Corners of the Bowen Queen Deck 4 Lounge Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Deck 4 Lounge Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Deck 4 Lounge Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Deck 4 Lounge Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Another Snack Bar Shot. Deck 4 Snack Bar Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Deck 4 Sun Deck Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Coat of Arms looks rather Spiffy. BC Coat of Arms Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Deck 3 Sun Deck by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Deck 3 Sun Deck by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Deck 3 Sun Deck by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Passing Under the Saltery Bay Power Span. Superstructure Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr More of her Spiffy Coat of Arms. BC Coat of Arms Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr BC Coat of Arms Bowen Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Unloading Back in Saltery Bay Disembarking the Bowen Queen at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Unloading the Bowen Queen at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr That's All for Now.
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Post by Ferryman on Feb 12, 2013 11:00:09 GMT -8
The Bowen Queen is back home at Fulford Harbour. She showed up at about 20:00 on Feb 10th. She'll now be in lay up until her next task, which should be to cover for the Skeena Queen in April. Yesterday, alot of Salt Springers were commenting on how nice it is to see the Bowen Queen back in Fulford Harbour again. Late baby boomers were coming up to me and saying how they grew up traveling on this vessel. Salt Springers love the Bowen Queen over the Skeena Queen since she has a more sociable lounge to sit in. When the Bowen Queen does make a reappearance on Route 4, it could be quite chaotic with the amount of commercial traffic this route handles, which means alot of people could be left behind. I wouldn't doubt that Salt Springers opinion on the old Bowen Queen will change when the time comes. It's hard to tell in this photo due to the pixelation, but in person you can easily see the outlines of past paint schemes underneath that white paint. Kind of neat, like a time capsule. Bowen Queen by Deck-dog SSI, on Flickr
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Post by Ferryman on Mar 26, 2013 20:20:01 GMT -8
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Post by Ferryman on Apr 3, 2013 19:33:53 GMT -8
The Bowen Queen this morning at 05:15 as she was coming out of layup at Fulford Harbour. Today was her first day covering for the Skeena between Fulford and Swartz Bay. The Bowen used to sail on this route for a number of years before the Skeena was built. First off, Fulford Harbour terminal, showing Berth 1 being empty since the Skeena had just departed to the shipyard 3 hours earlier. Bowen Queen of course in Berth 2 getting warmed up. Fulford Harbour by Deck-dog SSI, on Flickr Bowen Queen at night Bowen Queen by Deck-dog SSI, on Flickr
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 8, 2013 22:47:52 GMT -8
April 7, 2013The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited. BC Ferries - Bowen Queen approaching Berth 3, Swartz Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen Queen en route to Fulford Harbour, SSI. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen Queen en route to Fulford Harbour, SSI. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bowen Queen en route to Fulford Harbour, SSI. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - BCF Flag, Bowen Queen. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Henry, Bowen Queen. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Table Seating, Bowen Queen. by BCFS, on Flickr BC Ferries - Lounge Seating, Bowen Queen. by BCFS, on Flickr
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 30, 2013 21:20:08 GMT -8
Just for your info the Bowen Queen used berth 3 at Tsawwassen for her 6:50pm departure to Long Harbour. I wonder if she always does that?? I was on her 2:55pm departure to Sturdies Bay and we left from berth 1 but she ties up there so of course we would. But I must say her car deck looks better than it did the last time I was on her which was like a year ago.
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