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Post by Name Omitted on Dec 3, 2011 11:58:12 GMT -8
I personally Painted that Smiley Face  on the Ship while it was in Portland during its CIP The Base Circle for the smiley face is 8 feet. The smiley is a wonderful element of whimsy, and I think it has given a lot of us a happy feeling when we saw it. Out of curiosity, is there a utility to having a bright yellow dot on the bulbuious bow? |
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Post by akchiefengr2012 on Dec 4, 2011 10:14:50 GMT -8
I personally Painted that Smiley Face on the Ship while it was in Portland during its CIP The Base Circle for the smiley face is 8 feet. The smiley is a wonderful element of whimsy, and I think it has given a lot of us a happy feeling when we saw it. Out of curiosity, is there a utility to having a bright yellow dot on the bulbuious bow? No, no utility. It's something that the shipyards used to do for us as a good-will gesture, but over the last 15 years the overhaul projects have become less than amiable between the shipyards and the state of Alaska. For my 16 years with the Alaska Marine Highway, the Columbia always had a smiley face whether the shipyard painted it or the ship's crew, or me - from the last project in 2008. The Kennicott used to have a shark's face painted on the bulbous bow. I'm not sure what the status is of that. I will see if I can find a picture of it. Thanks - have a great day. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 22, 2013 14:43:38 GMT -8
AMHS' COLUMBIA, spotted by me at Kelsey Bay on July 18, 2013 at 7:30pm - I later saw her at Seymour Narrows and Tyee Spit, but those were in dark lighting conditions, so this was my best viewing of the evening on her southbound voyage. A lovely ship, probably the most beautiful car-ferry in service on our west coast today.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 31, 2013 22:29:15 GMT -8
My video of southbound Columbia, seen from Kelsey Bay and Seymour Narrows.
- from July 18, 2013.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 16, 2013 7:59:29 GMT -8
My Columbia photos from July 18, 2013, when she was southbound on a Thursday evening in Johnstone Strait, BC. From the wharf at Kelsey Bay, caught in the evening sun:   The classic shot from Kelsey Bay, with Mt. George in the background.  ------------------------ From Seymour Narrows highway viewpoint: The lighting was dim, but I was patiently waiting for her to get closer and to try to get some half-decent photos. These turned out maybe quarter-decent, but the views are unique for our forum re this ship at Seymour Narrows. - I like how the navigation lights show up  - Making the turn at Seymour Narrows, into Discovery Passage  |
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Post by northwesterner on Sept 2, 2013 23:42:37 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 4, 2013 16:26:16 GMT -8
The Malaspina has already replaced the Columbia on the Bellingham - Friday route (need any more evidence that fall is upon us?). That means that the Mal will be showing off her golden funnels in BC & Washington State waters every week through the fall & into the winter. There may be some photo opportunities as she heads north/south.
The Columbia is apparently already in Oregon undergoing yet another overhaul (Alaskan equivalent of what we in BC call a refit?).
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Post by Kahloke on Sept 7, 2013 13:41:31 GMT -8
I found another postcard in my collection, this time of the MV Columbia at Bellingham sometime in the 1980s. That terminal must have been pretty new when this postcard was issued because I still remember when AMHS used to come into Seattle.  |
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Post by SolDuc on Sept 26, 2013 21:26:41 GMT -8
I got a little confused lately looking at pictures of the Columbia trying to figure out whether she has forward-facing outdoor space or not. There is definitely something in front of the forward lounge windows but I have no clue whether its just a catwalk to wash the windows or actually open to passengers.
I you do happen to know, then please share your knowledge...
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Post by FNS on Sept 26, 2013 22:26:18 GMT -8
I got a little confused lately looking at pictures of the Columbia trying to figure out whether she has forward-facing outdoor space or not. There is definitely something in front of the forward lounge windows but I have no clue whether its just a catwalk to wash the windows or actually open to passengers. I you do happen to know, then please share your knowledge... Window washing platforms at the forward end aboard the MV COLUMBIA (no forward prom for passengers). Pictures show a harness hold wrapping around the upper observatory. |
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Post by compdude787 on Sept 27, 2013 8:20:48 GMT -8
Are passengers allowed to go out on the bow, like on the fo'c'sle (forecastle)?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 11, 2013 12:26:14 GMT -8
Columbia appears at the 7:25 mark of this video, as she passes by the Queen of the North.
- included is a brief horn salute
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Post by SolDuc on Jul 20, 2014 9:32:05 GMT -8
While I finish processing through the Columbia photos from my recent Alaska trip, here's a good timelapse to have a look at. The Columbia sailing through Peril Strait en-route to Petersburg from Sitka. This is a good example of the narrow passages that can be found throughout the Inside Passage. This video was made out of photos taken even 3 seconds assembled at 25fps.
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Post by Starsteward on Jul 20, 2014 13:40:01 GMT -8
While I finish processing through the Columbia photos from my recent Alaska trip, here's a good timelapse to have a look at. The Columbia sailing through Peril Strait en-route to Petersburg from Sitka. This is a good example of the narrow passages that can be found throughout the Inside Passage. This video was made out of photos taken even 3 seconds assembled at 25fps. A great time lapse video of the Columbia, run with a gem of a music score. |
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Post by Nick on Jul 24, 2014 19:13:10 GMT -8
This was taken about 10 minutes ago as MV Columbia passed Kelsey Bay on her way south to Bellingham.  |
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 29, 2014 12:18:33 GMT -8
M/V Columbia (AMHS) just underway from Haines, heading for Skagway, Alaska - 28 July 2014. I had just gotten off this vessel following run from Juneau. She is probably the finest ferry on the west coast (USA or Canada). I will post more later when I return to 'civilization'.  © WCK-JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr
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Post by SolDuc on Aug 7, 2014 23:42:43 GMT -8
To finish this extravangza of Alaska ferry posts, I will post my pictures or their flagship, the Columbia, where I saw her in Alaska. Waiting in Auke Bay for the Malaspina the berth where she would dock. She's on her southbound run to Bellingham at this point.  MV Columbia en-route to Auke Bay - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Malaspina is gone, Columbia is going in:  MV Columbia and MV Malaspina in Auke Bay - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Flagshipy photo:  MV Columbia arriving at Auke Bay - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Stern:  MV Columbia at Auke Bay - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Inside the Restaurant. We're headed from Sitka to Petersburg at this point.  Restaurant, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr  Restaurant, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Lifering:  Lifering, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Builder's plaque, next to the purser:  Builder's Plaque, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Bell:  Bell, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Wake:  Wake, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr More wake, and more Flagshipy photos:  Wake, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr On the Boat Deck promenade:  Boat Deck, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr The nice, heated, stern-facing Solarium. The Kennicott has some lessons to learn from her bigger sisters.  Solarium, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Inside the Snack Bar:  Snack Bar, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr A good, true, free forward lounge (actually, there's two of them! Don't tell BC Ferries!)  Forward Lounge, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr The 7-lane car deck. The mezzanine is located above lanes 3-5 and is on the upper deck.  Car Deck, MV Columbia - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Headed out of Petersburg though the narrows on July 2, to end this post.  MV Columbia en-route to Wrangell - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr  MV Columbia en-route to Wrangell - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr  MV Columbia en-route to Wrangell - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr She's got a nice stern!  MV Columbia en-route to Wrangell - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr  MV Columbia en-route to Wrangell - AMHS by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 15, 2014 22:54:35 GMT -8
This AIS screen-shot is just to show that AMHS ferries regularly pass in Georgia Strait, BC. Every 2nd Friday night during Summer.  ...too bad it isn't off of Campbell River in daylight. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Aug 16, 2014 8:04:42 GMT -8
or Mr Flugel Horn would be up there in a flash getting some photos or hi speed videos! lol!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 16, 2014 8:23:02 GMT -8
or Mr Flugel Horn would be up there in a flash getting some photos or hi speed videos! lol! ...and if I did them well enough, you might even watch them.  --------- alternate retort: - Of course I'd be up there, because that's what I love to do. Why is that a laughing matter? Isn't (or isent) it a good thing to enjoy life? Why are you always mocking me for doing what I enjoy? You enjoy sleeping-in, and riding ferries in the middle of the day. I don't question or mock that. There's nothing wrong or unusual with you or me doing what we love to do. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Aug 16, 2014 9:34:41 GMT -8
honestly you do an awesome job with your videos and photos Mike. It's something you enjoy doing and that is great. I dident mean to make fun or mock you I was just trying to be funny. I dont know if I could do what you do. I mean yeah I would rather do afternoon/evening ferry trips than morning trips unless I am actually going somewhere. I like to roam the ship rather than stay in one spot for hours on end but that is just me. Now you can do that and that's great if that's what you enjoy doing. I get bored when I am standing in one spot for a long period of time. Life is short not to do the things you want to do. So I apologize. When I have time I do enjoy your videos. It takes dedication to do what you do and that's great.
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 24, 2014 20:44:55 GMT -8
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Post by Name Omitted on Aug 26, 2014 20:29:53 GMT -8
Columbia is out of dry-dock, and re-powered. The State has a web page which may be of general interest that has several slideshows of the process, both the new engines, the rescue boats and the new life-rafts. None of the pictures are mine, so I won't hot-link, but I do recommend checking it out. |
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Post by Neil on Aug 26, 2014 22:07:35 GMT -8
Columbia is out of dry-dock, and re-powered. The State has a web page which may be of general interest that has several slideshows of the process, both the new engines, the rescue boats and the new life-rafts. None of the pictures are mine, so I won't hot-link, but I do recommend checking it out. ... which prompted me to muse again on the question of the most attractive modern car ferry to ever sail our coastline. I've always thought it was pretty much a toss up between Columbia and Queen of The North. I've recently given the nod to Columbia, given her proper ship's bow, without the protruding car deck that the 'North had. But I think the 'North had sleeker lines overall, when seen in profile.
It's a close call, though.
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 10, 2014 22:03:03 GMT -8
I have a 'bunch' of photos of the Columbia taken during my short ride on her from Juneau to Haines in late July. Warning: this is photo heavy
 Directional (ship's layout) sign on 'Cabin Deck' (Deck 6), MV Columbia - 28 July 2014
 Purser's Lobby, 'Upper Deck' (Deck 5)  Lobby, 'Boat Deck' (Deck 7) Dining Room, @ aft end of 'Boat Deck' (Deck 7). This is certainly much more deluxe than facilities on other AMHS vessels. Upper Car Deck (Deck 5), MV Columbia, accessed by vehicle elevators - 28 July 2014. It is three lanes wide, with state rooms outboard on both sides of the vessel. Backpackers' 'staterooms' on aft Cabin Deck (Deck 6) below the Dining Room. The Home Handyman's Secret Weapon is used to secure the tents to the ship's deck.  Solarium, bridge deck (deck 8) Solarium interior, 'Bridge Deck'. There are heat lamps to take the chill off you when camped out in one of those lounge chairs... View from the aft end of the solarium aboard M/V Columbia (AMHS) in Lynn Canal between Juneau & Haines, Alaska - 28 July 2014. Yes, I did not have the best of weather for this trip. M/V Columbia underway from its berth @ Haines, for Skagway, Alaska - 28 July 2014 Bridge & forward lounges close up @ Haines My last view of M/V Columbia as she heads off from Haines, heading for Skagway, Alaska - 28 July 2014
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on the Ship while it was in Portland during its CIP The Base Circle for the smiley face is 8 feet.
