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Post by screamwriter on Jan 10, 2007 10:29:23 GMT -8
I have a few pictures from the car deck and bridge if anyone wants to see them. I am new here so I am not sure if this is where you can post photos(topic is correct) or if pictures go somewhere else. If someone wants to show me the ropes I would be happy to post and link some of my "media" odds and ends from time to time.  |
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Koastal Karl
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 10, 2007 10:46:31 GMT -8
The Ferry Photos section of the board is the best place to post photos.
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Post by Kam on Jan 10, 2007 11:10:59 GMT -8
I have a few pictures from the car deck and bridge if anyone wants to see them. I am new here so I am not sure if this is where you can post photos(topic is correct) or if pictures go somewhere else. If someone wants to show me the ropes I would be happy to post and link some of my "media" odds and ends from time to time. Oh! That’s exciting stuff! Typically, the best way to post your photos is set yourself up a free account at a place like photobucket.com and you can link your pictures from the site. Let us know if you need any help! |
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Post by screamwriter on Jan 10, 2007 11:17:36 GMT -8
Thanks for any help.
I have to get out and do some stuff before the snow freeze but this afternoon I will have at it.
Cheers.(Nice day to have off lol)
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Post by Kam on Jan 10, 2007 14:41:50 GMT -8
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Post by Mike C on Jan 10, 2007 15:34:42 GMT -8
According to the profile, the Sonia is 117 meters, and the QPR's length is 101 meters. However, the silhouette indicates otherwise. Looks like the Northern Adventure is a little stubby.  |
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Jan 10, 2007 16:29:39 GMT -8
OMG! They did terrible! The kuper looks great, but this, this is SAD. She looks as long as the Quinitsa! Oh well, BC Ferries will never be perfect with their fleet pages!
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Post by Doug on Jan 10, 2007 16:34:59 GMT -8
The Kuper is bigger than it should be, too.
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Jan 10, 2007 19:32:29 GMT -8
Yes, but it actually looks good!
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Post by screamwriter on Jan 11, 2007 1:25:19 GMT -8
Ok so I got me a photobucket account and have NA pictures in the ferry photo area.
;D
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Post by screamwriter on Jan 11, 2007 1:36:34 GMT -8
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jan 11, 2007 7:23:31 GMT -8
Thanks for the pics Screamwriter. Very interesting.
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Post by lest69 on Jan 11, 2007 10:55:01 GMT -8
Sonia entered the drydock yesterday morning. At the time she entered drydock, there was no visible exterior work that had been done.
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Post by yvr on Jan 12, 2007 18:01:43 GMT -8
It's probably in the dry dock for modifications to the stern. Don't forget they have to get that square stern to fit a standard BCF berth. It should look rather awful when they're finished. As I once said, a tapered diving platform would do the job. A fly past in a week or so will reveal what the mod will actually look like.
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Post by Fenklebaum on Jan 12, 2007 18:15:34 GMT -8
Yes, but it actually looks good! And completely misrepresents the Kuper's size. I was unaware that BC Ferries had procured another century class until I saw that silhouette. Fenk, scaling |
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Post by Curtis on Jan 12, 2007 19:39:54 GMT -8
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 12, 2007 20:50:52 GMT -8
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Post by Doug on Jan 14, 2007 16:45:27 GMT -8
I while ago, I was actually experimenting with these silhouettes. I did the Super "C"s (from what i knew at the time), and in my mind, were fairly accurate. Here it is. |
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Post by Retrovision on Jan 14, 2007 17:27:52 GMT -8
  Hmm. I didn't know we got a new minor vessel, which looks like a smaller Northern Adventure.... Also, looks like they've already posted the silloette for the new Intermediate Class vessel. BC Ferries seems to have had given up on the proportion and scale when it comes to their vessels' profile sihouettes about a decade and a half ago; the first and most striking departure from keeping the silhouettes to scale, as far as I know, was after the lifting of the Queen of New Westminster... From having a profile similar to her sister the Queen of Nanaimo before 1991...
...To having this stubby looking profile
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Jan 14, 2007 18:10:03 GMT -8
Wow, you did a really good job with that silhouette Doug!
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Post by Retrovision on Jan 14, 2007 18:44:36 GMT -8
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Post by Dane on Jan 15, 2007 15:46:48 GMT -8
Cascade - when I was there it was a normal day for most folks.
What name is the vessel wearing? Sonia, or Northern Adventure?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2007 20:37:25 GMT -8
I don't know everything that they are doing on the boat. But I do know guys who are working on that ship, including hubby.
No work was done on the ship between Xmas and New Years as Vic Ship was closed that week. There is about 2 months work there and they want the boat done in less time. Some guys are working normal shifts, while others are working 10 hrs, 6 days a week. Since BC Ferries is paying the bill, they do not want to pay for overtime. The guys are not too happy about that.
All the major steel work and painting will be done in Esquimalt , while the ship is in dry dock. Some parts are being made in the shops and will be installed, while the ship is in the dock.
The car ramp will be removed and a door will be made at the bow to let the cars on and off. A bumper will be put all around the outsides of the boat (for docking purposes) . Something will be done at the back , but don't know what.
Bulkheads (walls) are being built in the galley, and passenger areas.
When I hear of anything else I'll let you know.
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Post by hergfest on Jan 16, 2007 21:33:32 GMT -8
I am really suprised that they making it a RORO.
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Post by WettCoast on Jan 16, 2007 22:11:53 GMT -8
This is the only source that I have heard to date saying that she is to be fitted with a bow door. I am waiting for a confirmation from someone on the inside.
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