Neil
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Post by Neil on Apr 11, 2011 13:03:00 GMT -8
In the April Western Mariner, there is an interesting article on Shearwater Marine's Central Coaster, with a picture of that boat offloading at the BC Ferries Shearwater terminal.
Would this make Shearwater the only BC Ferries dock that's used by another company, or does anyone know of any other cases?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 11, 2011 13:07:09 GMT -8
In the April Western Mariner, there is an interesting article on Shearwater Marine's Central Coaster, with a picture of that boat offloading at the BC Ferries Shearwater terminal. Would this make Shearwater the only BC Ferries dock that's used by another company, or does anyone know of any other cases? I would expect that Shearwater, Ocean Falls, Klemtu (old terminal) and Bella Coola are all facilities for multi-company use. I also suspect that BC Ferries is not the owner of these mentioned terminals, although they might have leasehold-improvements on them, that they own - ie. they own part of the structure equipment, but not the main wharf/jetty/dolphin itself. |
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Post by gordon on Apr 18, 2011 13:48:38 GMT -8
Has there been any updates on the New Klemtu Terminal's completion?
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 18, 2011 17:46:52 GMT -8
The NorAd sails south this Good Friday, April 22. When she gets to Port Hardy she is scheduled to be relieved by the NorEx. The NorEx is expected to make her first 'call' at Klemtu on Easter Sunday, April 24th at 5:30 AM. The NorEx is too big to fit into the Klemtu 'down town' terminal. The new berth & related facilities must be in service by that time.
If this all is not going to happen at this time due to delays in completing the terminal, I would then expect to see a service notice.
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 1, 2011 16:36:10 GMT -8
re Klemtu:
Today I learned that the summer Route-40 Queen of Chilliwack will still be using the in-town old wharf at Klemtu, and not be using the new NorEx berth north of town.
Reasons:
1) The Chilliwack is too small for the new berth, so it would need to be ballasted for the 'Wack.
2) The Chilliwack's significance to the Klemtu community & to the Route-40 passengers is to provide the community with a Sunday night dining-room, and to provide the passengers with a walking-visit to the village and big-house.
Makes sense to me, for the 10 days a year that the Chilliwack will call at Klemtu.
As for the rest of the year, the NorEx will make good use of the new terminal up the channel.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 19, 2011 18:29:54 GMT -8
Kelsey Bay: - historical display at the wharf. showing the under-construction BCF berth in the background and the Island Princess's berth in the foreground.  The old BCF berth, as seen in June 2011:   ------------ The old BCF berth is on the left background, and the supports for the Island Princess berth are in the foreground.   - waves are courtesy of the MV Zuiderdam. |
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Post by lmtengs on Jun 20, 2011 18:36:16 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 12, 2011 22:40:47 GMT -8
Ocean Falls, as seen at 1:00am on Monday July 11, 2011. - these are my shots of the dolphins and surrounding area. I'll post the photos of the ramp area tomorrow. Photos are mainly a 4-second time-exposure (I experimented a bit) using the Chilliwack's railing as a tripod. --------------- Big old dolphin at the end of the berth. - the berth runs at a 45-degree angle from the shore, so it's easy to get into from the approach.  Looking from the large dolphin, across the marina to a part of the shoreline road.  Looking forward at the smaller dolphins.  Ocean Falls Court House. - I presume it's now used for something else.  Interesting looking building that's next to the ferry berth. - I can't tell if it's a mural painted on the side (to look like the old style of building facade) or if it's just really dirty and worn.   Leaving Ocean Falls at 1:30am. - heading back down Cousins Inlet, then later to turn east in Dean Channel.  During this stay, we dropped off a vehicle/trailer, and picked up 3 trucks and a few passengers. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 13, 2011 17:00:19 GMT -8
The berth ramp area at Ocean Falls: - 1:00am on Monday July 11, 2011. The 'Chilliwack coming into the berth.  The ferry's spotlights illuminate downtown Ocean Falls.  A look at the neighbourhood near the ferry dock.  - the large institutional-looking building is the Martin Inn. - the dark gap on the right side is where the bridge goes over the river below the dam. Off to the right would be the old mill site.  A good look at the ramp & towers.  Traffic coming aboard.  The gate is now closed, and we are about to leave.  Sorry, my batteries died just before I could get pictures of the under-construction Ocean Falls Quay terminal-giftshop. It looks to include a Starbucks, a craft-market and a Rogers Chocolates. ;D More on Ocean Falls here: www.traveloceanfalls.com/For a photo gallery of a ferry trip (includes photos of Nimpkish, also photos from elsewhere on Route-40), click here: www.traveloceanfalls.com/images/.Photos/index.html- choose "today", then "ferry trips". |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 14, 2011 10:37:29 GMT -8
McLoughlin Bay, just south of Bella Bella. - on July 10, 2011. Arriving at 8:00am on the Queen of Chilliwack. I like the reflections in the water.  Ready to touch the berth.  The McLouglin Bay piano keyboard. Not a standard keyboard.  Beside the berth is the kayak launching beach.  View back to McLoughlin Bay a few hours later, after we've left Shearwater.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 18, 2011 22:13:29 GMT -8
The busy Shearwater ferry terminal, as seen on Sunday morning, July 10, 2011. The scene: - the terminal on the left. The landmark marine-center building on the right. The Denny's restaurant is out-of-frame.  The modern marine structures. - there was a sign at the terminal that said "Marsec level -5"  - the floating berth.  - the garden on the dolphin.   We used berth-1 for this landing.  |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jul 18, 2011 22:16:37 GMT -8
Not really a ferry terminal more like a ferry landing. Where is the staging area and toll booth? lol!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 29, 2011 15:58:17 GMT -8
Bear Cove terminal, Port Hardy. VIDEO of the approach to Bear Cove from the sea. - from Queen of Chilliwack on July 11, 2011, 9:30pm www.facebook.com/v/10150262157518647And some stills:    |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 29, 2011 16:43:04 GMT -8
July 10, 2011: Klemtu's downtown terminal. Upon arrival: - the float that is the berth.  The jetty that we use as a dolphin. - the guys in the orange vests have the job of tying up from shore.  Another view - you can see the floating-restaurant customer line-up. I'll have more photos about that in the "Ferries and Community" thread.    And the road to the new Wedge Rock terminal (That's not it's official name, but that's what it was referred to in a Federal Govt press release).  The works-yard that's likely for the Wedge Rock project.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 30, 2011 9:43:08 GMT -8
Bella Coola terminal, as seen in morning on Monday, July 11, 2011 from the arriving and departing Queen of Chilliwack. ----------------- The scene, through a number of zooms. - the sea water at North Bentinct Arm is a nice turquoise colour, because of all the rock flour in the water from the rivers and streams. - the Bella Coola river's estuary and the town are a few KMs east of the terminal. - we're actually departing here, but this is a good introduction photo to set the scene. Follow the wake to see where we came from. The terminal is at the cluster of buildings at the base of the mountain, on the right.  - another departure shot, to show you where we had previously arrived at.     We dock stern-in (#2 end) at the Bella Coola berth. - all other landings on our weekend were bow-in. - Notice the officer near the rail at the #2 end.   --------------------- VIDEO from on-board, of arrival at the berth. www.facebook.com/v/10150262771393647======== |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 30, 2011 20:53:37 GMT -8
Scenes around the Bella Coola terminal, as seen on July 11, 2011. Looking towards the townsite, but the town is hidden behind a hill. - the flats of the Bella Coola River estuary are seen    You know that you're at a route-40 ferry terminal when....  The marina that's next to the ferry dock.  The Tallheo Cannery building is across the inlet from the ferry dock.  The caravan of departures traffic has arrived at the dock, ready to board. - the traffic is originally processed and marshalled at the Co-op parking lot in town, a few KMs away, and is then lead to the berth in a convoy with a pilot car, once the vessel calls for traffic.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 1, 2011 9:48:03 GMT -8
The Bella Bella downtown wharf, where the QPR and QotN used to tie-up for passengers, up to 1996. - as seen in July 2011. There's still a dolphin, to the right of the wharf   |
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 1, 2011 13:34:24 GMT -8
Kelsey Bay terminals & area - circa 1969. The QPR is at berth in the BCF terminal.  From The Road Runner, a Department of Highways publication from that period. D.O. Thorne Collection |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 1, 2011 16:41:50 GMT -8
Kelsey Bay terminals & area - circa 1969. The QPR is at berth in the BCF terminal. From The Road Runner, a Department of Highways publication from that period. D.O. Thorne CollectionThanks for this. Cardena's hulk is not where it currently rests, so I wonder if one of those 3 hulks next to the QPR is Cardena before they moved it to its present resting spot. |
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 12, 2011 20:49:25 GMT -8
The new Klemtu Terminal Grand Opening  photo courtesy of BC Min of Transportation & Infrastructure Flickr SiteFor more photos click on this link to go to the BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Flickr photo site. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 5, 2011 14:18:07 GMT -8
At-the-Bow banner contest reject. - View from Kwuna's bow, coming into Alliford Bay  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 10, 2012 19:44:44 GMT -8
"Just Ferries" YouTube video of NorEx in August 2011, including the grand-opening of the WedgeRock terminal at Klemtu
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 15, 2012 14:48:39 GMT -8
Queen of Prince Rupert @ Prince Rupert's 'Faiview' Terminal - viewed from Alaska ferry - 2 August 1985  photo © JST - Kodachrome 85-10-04 - Nikon-VueScan by Wett Coast, on Flickr[/size] Just out of sight on right of photo is the AMHS berth which BC Ferries used from 1966 until 1980. Also on the right, the original BCF terminal building is visible. It was destroyed by fire and replaced with the current facility. The QPR was sporting its new 'Expo' livery which it had acquired during its previous refit during the winter of 1984-85.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 26, 2012 19:53:22 GMT -8
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Post by Mike C on Apr 8, 2012 21:53:06 GMT -8
Wedge Rock, Klemtu Klemtu by MileagePhoto, on Flickr MacLoughlin Bay, Bella Bella Bella Bella by MileagePhoto, on Flickr I must apologize for the large wet spot on my lens - one of Bella Bella's rare tropical rainstorms were underway whilst in berth Northern Adventure in-berth, MacLoughlin Bay DSC_0094 by MileagePhoto, on Flickr
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