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Post by Mike C on Feb 9, 2014 22:33:22 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 6, 2014 9:39:31 GMT -8
Notice about the Port McNeill berth rebuild timeline - total closure is for month of October 2014 All three terminal berths on the tri-route are being or have been upgraded: - Alert Bay - already done - Port McNeill - 2014 project, now in progress - Sointula - yet to be done (I think this is 2015. The whole 3 location process has been delayed a bit, so I'm not sure if Sointula will happen before end of 2015 or not) ----- Here was the plan, as posted in Dec.2012 - obviously Port McNeill's project has been delayed for more than 6 months
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 10, 2014 7:56:22 GMT -8
Cable ferry berth construction, seen on August 9, 2014. Buckley Bay side Denman West side, like a kid's sandbox
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Post by Starsteward on Aug 10, 2014 11:54:18 GMT -8
Great shots Mr. Horn. I remain unconvinced that the cable system technology across this particular body of water is prudent, considering there are current vessels quite able to fulfill the needs on this route. I hope for the sake of the residents who depend on this service the planners have got it 'right'.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 10, 2014 18:31:35 GMT -8
View of Buckley Bay terminal, with Quinitsa on the other side. - August 9, 2014 8:52pm 9:26pm
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 1, 2014 9:53:04 GMT -8
Today is Day-1 of Port McNeill's month-long shutdown.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 15, 2014 17:09:52 GMT -8
8:20am at Buckley Bay terminal, on Wednesday October 15, 2014. Terminal is busy and messy because of cable-berth construction. Also, the school bus awaits...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 16, 2014 8:30:18 GMT -8
A Shingle Spit, Hornby Island scene that says "Autumn." The tree colours on the hillside and the covered deck lane of Tenaka. - seen by me on October 15, 2014
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 16, 2014 11:08:39 GMT -8
Video update of the construction work at Denman-West, for the cable-ferry berth. - seen from Quinitsa on October 15, 2014 -----------
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 28, 2014 16:18:40 GMT -8
BCFerries photo update of the completed Port McNeill berth. Before and After photo HERE-------------- I wonder if the wider berth will result in "Tenaka angle" problems with loading QQII and Tachek...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 2, 2014 8:45:53 GMT -8
I spent enough time yesterday, on a pier at Campbell River, for me to realize that the Campbell River - Quadra Island route is essentially a river crossing.
Being on top of the water for 8 hours allowed me to see strong currents running, in both directions. Really strong, just like a fast flowing river like the Fraser at Lytton. I saw evidence of this while hearing and seeing the water pushing past my pier's pilings (City of Campbell River's public fishing pier). I also saw an endless passing of fast-moving driftwood.
It is no wonder that both ferry terminals on this route are in sheltered coves, away from the river-like currents.
And watching the ferry travel this route is interesting, because of the slightly different routings that it takes, depending on the direction and strength of the current.
....all this talk is leading up to a video that I'm currently editing, showing the current in Discovery Passage and the ferry gliding/fighting back and forth. It will be posted, later this week.
What an interesting place to spend some time at, observing nature and marine-traffic.
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Post by Scott on Nov 3, 2014 11:11:54 GMT -8
I spent enough time yesterday, on a pier at Campbell River, for me to realize that the Campbell River - Quadra Island route is essentially a river crossing. Being on top of the water for 8 hours allowed me to see strong currents running, in both directions. Really strong, just like a fast flowing river like the Fraser at Lytton. I saw evidence of this while hearing and seeing the water pushing past my pier's pilings (City of Campbell River's public fishing pier). I also saw an endless passing of fast-moving driftwood. It is no wonder that both ferry terminals on this route are in sheltered coves, away from the river-like currents. And watching the ferry travel this route is interesting, because of the slightly different routings that it takes, depending on the direction and strength of the current. ....all this talk is leading up to a video that I'm currently editing, showing the current in Discovery Passage and the ferry gliding/fighting back and forth. It will be posted, later this week. What an interesting place to spend some time at, observing nature and marine-traffic. We were there twice this year, once in July and once in September, to give the kids a try at fishing (they let kids borrow fishing rods for free). In July, we could see the schools of fish swimming right below us - but we had no luck! Other people were catching them though. September was more stormy, but it's nice that they have those shelters along the way. Great place to watch the ferry and the other marine traffic. - John H
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 3, 2014 11:29:36 GMT -8
Great place to watch the ferry and the other marine traffic. I want to visit there again at sunset/dusk in June or July on a Thursday night for AMHS Columbia and southbound cruiseships, or on a Friday night for AMHS Kennicott and more southbound cruiseships.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 17:33:05 GMT -8
I spent enough time yesterday, on a pier at Campbell River, for me to realize that the Campbell River - Quadra Island route is essentially a river crossing. Being on top of the water for 8 hours allowed me to see strong currents running, in both directions. Really strong, just like a fast flowing river like the Fraser at Lytton. I saw evidence of this while hearing and seeing the water pushing past my pier's pilings (City of Campbell River's public fishing pier). I also saw an endless passing of fast-moving driftwood. It is no wonder that both ferry terminals on this route are in sheltered coves, away from the river-like currents. And watching the ferry travel this route is interesting, because of the slightly different routings that it takes, depending on the direction and strength of the current. ....all this talk is leading up to a video that I'm currently editing, showing the current in Discovery Passage and the ferry gliding/fighting back and forth. It will be posted, later this week. What an interesting place to spend some time at, observing nature and marine-traffic. Thanks for taking the time to share your adventure with us, Mike. I always enjoy reading the detail you include in your posts.
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Post by Neil on Nov 10, 2014 22:58:51 GMT -8
Here's something I don't recall seeing before on the Hornby route... a warning about loading during high tides, with Tenaka filling in.
www.bcferries.com/bcfservicenotice?id=876650
I assume that this has to do with Tenaka's raised bow, which creates a 'hump' when combined with high tides on the Shingle Spit side. Along with the fact that she's too small for the overbuilt docks on either side, this creates another headache for the crew.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 11, 2015 17:32:36 GMT -8
Here's the first of a few posts of my views of the new berth structures at Port McNeill. Seen by me on January 3 & 5, 2015. Here's the ferry arrival view, on a stormy evening. ------------------- Meanwhile, here's some required reading on the feature item at the new berth: Ocean Guard Donut Fender
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 11, 2015 20:52:56 GMT -8
Here's my video of a QQII ferry trip from Sointula to Port McNeill. This is the 4:35pm sailing on January 5, 2015.
- the highlights are the stormy seas and the arrival at the new dock in Port McNeill.
Keep your eyes open for the action of the Ocean Guard Donut Fender, seen near the end of the video. It looks kinda funny in a Beavis & Butthead way.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 11, 2015 21:14:21 GMT -8
The new jetty area at Port McNeill ferry terminal It looks grate
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 12, 2015 6:08:24 GMT -8
And here's my ferry ride to Sointula from Port McNeill.
- featuring loading on the new dock at Port McNeill, and disembarking from the old dock (soon to be gone) in Sointula.
Plus a brief appearance by the donut fender.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 12, 2015 10:45:49 GMT -8
The talk among some of the Sointula residents is that the 2015 dock replacement at Sointula will be quick, in terms of down time.
BCF will build a new bridge/ramp/berth that is straight-on to the existing trestle. The current berth, which is at a 45degree angle from the trestle, will remain in use while the new berth is being constructed. The actual switch-over down time will be only a few days.
Keep in mind this is just heresay, but it is interesting.
It doesn't make sense to me that the existing wooden trestle isn't being replaced (but maybe that is because its not owned by BC Ferries). So maybe because it's locally owned, BC Ferries is keeping the berth work to a minimum?
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Post by paulvanb on Jan 12, 2015 16:53:05 GMT -8
And here's my ferry ride to Sointula from Port McNeill. - featuring loading on the new dock at Port McNeill, and disembarking from the old dock (soon to be gone) in Sointula. Plus a brief appearance by the donut fender. Did the crew outnumber the passengers on this sailing?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 12, 2015 17:08:56 GMT -8
And here's my ferry ride to Sointula from Port McNeill. - featuring loading on the new dock at Port McNeill, and disembarking from the old dock (soon to be gone) in Sointula. Plus a brief appearance by the donut fender. Did the crew outnumber the passengers on this sailing? No, there were more passengers. Maybe 8 vehicles, with maybe 15 passengers.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 17, 2015 17:27:55 GMT -8
Just to show that I can take daylight photos of ferries, but moreso to show the soon to be gone old berth at Sointula, here is QQII arriving at Sointula on January 5, 2015. - when I see this scene in late December 2015, it should be very different. (it already is different from my previous visit, because the building on the south side of the jetty is now gone (it's at the small craft harbour now) --------- and the view from up the beach
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 17, 2015 18:34:06 GMT -8
Port McNeill's new berth (a type of religious experience, I presume) ------ seen in early January 2015: QQII in the berth Leaving the berth and the red donut fender behind: -------------- The old wood floating dolphin at Sointula. - the Malcolm Island Inn is the multi-coloured building
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2015 18:40:39 GMT -8
Great photos, Mr Horn. I have to do more than 'like' this post, as the integration of "religious experience" and the "red doughnut fender" was pretty funny.
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