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Post by Curtis on Feb 20, 2020 8:43:07 GMT -8
Island Aurora is on the move right now. Left Point Hope early this morning and is now off Swartz Bay. Destination is still set as Point Hope so no clue where it’s going.
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Post by Curtis on Feb 20, 2020 9:02:39 GMT -8
Island Aurora is on the move right now. Left Point Hope early this morning and is now off Swartz Bay. Destination is still set as Point Hope so no clue where it’s going. Quick update: Aurora is now in Satellite Channel off Piers Island. Appears to be headed for Saanich Inlet. If not she’s waiting for the Spirit of British Columbia to clear Berth 1.
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Post by tak22 on Feb 20, 2020 9:32:15 GMT -8
Confirmed. Aurora is in Saanich Inlet, just passed Brentwood and almost at Bamberton. Can be seen on my webcam at patbaywebcam.com
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Post by Curtis on Feb 20, 2020 10:31:33 GMT -8
Live shot from just a few minutes ago on the MV Klitsa. I’ll have some better shots when I load them onto my computer.
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Post by Curtis on Feb 26, 2020 15:39:53 GMT -8
Just setting up the Island Aurora's ship-specific thread.
I've moved the above posts of her sea trials last week to here from the Island Class thread.
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Post by Scott on Mar 9, 2020 17:41:35 GMT -8
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Post by Curtis on Mar 30, 2020 17:42:02 GMT -8
While the Island Discovery is getting lots of attention with her dock trials the last week, it's easy to forget the Island Aurora was the first of the two to explore the BC Coast. What was originally supposed to be a laid back ride across Saanich Inlet turned into an impromptu ship spotting session. Here are my captures from that day with the MV Klitsa as my viewing platform. Warning: Photo Heavy! All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.For the first half of the trip, she was pretty distant. Had to give my telephoto lens a real workout.
It also didn't help that she U turned back towards Satellite Channel as we got closer.
Might be worth using this one for our next flagship contest. Thankfully she U turned again and sailed back toward us.
Seeing as we were getting close to Mill Bay by this point, I had to act fast.
Once off the Klitsa, (After quickly jumping in my car as we started to unload) I pulled to the side of the road for a few more shots. By this point she was too distant again, so I had to end it off here. I might have waited for her to turn back had I not been scheduled to work that evening.
That's all for now!
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Post by paulvanb on Mar 30, 2020 22:11:24 GMT -8
Any idea to where these new ships will be deployed?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 31, 2020 6:48:48 GMT -8
Any idea to where these new ships will be deployed? Very much so. We've been following these 2 new ships closely, ever since they were first announced. I-Discovery will initially be on Westview-Texada I-Aurora will be initially on Port McNeill - Sointula - Alert Bay If we've learned anything from the Salish ships, we can expect BCFerries to keep them interchangeable and move them around a lot. Next up of course are the 2 ships for Quadra and the 2 ships for Gabriola.
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Post by compdude787 on Mar 31, 2020 19:56:38 GMT -8
It really gets me mixed up that Island Aurora isn't the first ferry but rather the second. You'd think that since its name starts with an A, it would be the first, but no.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 31, 2020 20:01:55 GMT -8
It really gets me mixed up that Island Aurora isn't the first ferry but rather the second. You'd think that since its name starts with an A, it would be the first, but no. I go by remembering that aurora borealis is more likely to be seen further north, so this will be the ship at Port McNeill.
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Post by compdude787 on Mar 31, 2020 20:03:43 GMT -8
It really gets me mixed up that Island Aurora isn't the first ferry but rather the second. You'd think that since its name starts with an A, it would be the first, but no. I go by remembering that aurora borealis is more likely to be seen further north, so this will be the ship at Port McNeill. Oh, that's a good way to remember it. Gotta keep that in mind!
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Post by bigcountry on Apr 8, 2020 17:17:34 GMT -8
The Island Aurora spent last night at Swartz Bay Berth 4, today she’s been headed North and after stopping in at Gabriola Island she’s currently closing in on Denman Island and Buckley Bay
EDIT she spent the night at Buckley Bay
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Post by roeco on Apr 8, 2020 18:23:23 GMT -8
I wonder if well see many more newer ships in the coming years I know I read somewhere their gonna postpone replacing c-class Cowichan,Coquitlam and Alberni for a while longer than expected due to this whole virus thing I think its delayed a lot!
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Post by northwesterner on Apr 9, 2020 10:28:44 GMT -8
I wonder if well see many more newer ships in the coming years I know I read somewhere their gonna postpone replacing c-class Cowichan,Coquitlam and Alberni for a while longer than expected due to this whole virus thing I think its delayed a lot! What are you trying to say here?
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Post by Departure Bay on Apr 23, 2020 13:37:02 GMT -8
The Island Aurora is on her way into Departure Bay. She's a cutie patootie!
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Post by Scott on Apr 23, 2020 22:47:48 GMT -8
Photos of her dock fit today at Nanaimo Harbour and ending the day at Departure Bay.
April 23, 2020The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
BC Ferries - Island Aurora approaching Nanaimo Harbour. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora approaching Nanaimo Harbour. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora approaching Nanaimo Harbour. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora approaching Nanaimo Harbour. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora at Nanaimo Harbour. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bridge, Island Aurora. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora away from Nanaimo Harbour. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora away from Nanaimo Harbour. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora away from Nanaimo Harbour. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora away from Nanaimo Harbour. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora on approach to Berth 1, Departure Bay. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora on approach to Berth 1, Departure Bay. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora on approach to Berth 1, Departure Bay. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Island Aurora at Berth 1, Departure Bay. by Scott, on Flickr
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Post by Departure Bay on Apr 24, 2020 7:44:24 GMT -8
The Island Aurora just left Departure Bay. She certainly is a very attractive ferry.
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Post by Curtis on May 22, 2020 12:39:29 GMT -8
Island Aurora is on the move today. She left Buckley Bay this morning and headed north towards Discovery Passage. At the current time she is docked at Quathiaski Cove after crossing over from Campbell River.
Next Stop: Port McNeill? We’ll see...
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Post by paddlehardercafe on May 22, 2020 13:12:00 GMT -8
Two dock fit testing and headed back to Buckely Bay. The current must be flowing hard abeam Cap Mug as she heads south, showing 17.2 knots from her normal cruise at 12knts.
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Post by Curtis on May 28, 2020 11:44:10 GMT -8
Aurora has made landing at Westview in Powell River as of a few minutes ago. You can view her live on the Powell River Peak’s website at the link below. www.prpeak.com/webcam
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Post by Scott on Jun 13, 2020 22:46:45 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2020 12:11:18 GMT -8
Island Aurora nearing Seymour narrows northbound at this moment.
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Post by mrwilson on Jun 16, 2020 16:39:31 GMT -8
It has arrived in Port McNeill so here's a couple pics from my place from the last couple of days. It's been cool to see it alongside the Quadra Queen II.
Sorry about the framing and the powerline in the way.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2020 18:01:17 GMT -8
It has arrived in Port McNeill so here's a couple pics from my place from the last couple of days. It's been cool to see it alongside the Quadra Queen II.
Sorry about the framing and the powerline in the way. Thank you Mr Wilson for these pictures
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