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Post by FerryDude2012 on Dec 4, 2010 21:58:00 GMT -8
In response to a new game by Flugel Horn, I've decided to create a sister game, but with more personal connections and thoughts of the ferry, rather than facts/names.
Here's how it works:
Post name of the ship.
The next person would reply with:
1) the first thing that comes to mind when you see the name
2) name 3 facts you know by heart of the ship
3) prediction of the ship's year of retirement
Finally, you post a different ship, so the next person would do the same for that ship.
However, that is optional. You don't have to post a new ship if you wish, so the next person could do the same ship
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Example:
"Coastal Celebration"
1) Celebrate
2) Built 2008 in Flensburg, Germany, overall length is 160m, has a Pacific Buffet, unlike her other two sisters.
3) 2060-2070
"Queen of New Westminster"
(or, leave it as Coastal Celebration for the next reply)
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This isn't limited to BC Ferries, posters can also do BC Inland Ferries, WSF Ferries, Black Ball Ferries, Albion Ferries, Seabus', or any other common ferries.
Terminals are NOT allowed in this game.
Enjoy playing! As BCLC would say,
"Know your limit, play within it"
(meaning only 1 reply each day per person, like the other ferry game)
I'll start it off with.......
"ISLAND SKY"
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Post by lmtengs on Dec 4, 2010 22:44:00 GMT -8
Okay, here goes (let's hope I'm doing it right!) You said island sky, 1) I think Queen of the Islands. 2) Uses RAD system to propel; latest BC Ferry to be built in Vancouver; has NO fire-doors on the passenger deck (Yipe!). 3) 2055-2070 (ack, I'll be an old geezer by then!  "MV Wickersham" (since she's already retired, pick the year you think she SHOULD'VE been retired  ) |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 5, 2010 9:06:00 GMT -8
"MV Wickersham" (since she's already retired, pick the year you think she SHOULD'VE been retired ) - wicker & rattan furniture - originally a Stena ship. Was painted both white & blue during Alaska service. Sold by AMHS because of a protectionist & isolationist law. - Should have been retired in 1995. ----------------- Next up is: Klahowya |
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Dec 5, 2010 12:13:46 GMT -8
Klahowya:
1) greetings
2) Evergreen State class, built in Seattle, Diesel-Electric (AC) ferry
3) 2012-2015?
Next up:
MV Hyak
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Mirrlees
Voyager 
Bathtub!
Deck Engineer- Queen of Richmond
Posts: 1,013
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Post by Mirrlees on Dec 5, 2010 14:04:17 GMT -8
Orca whale.
Built in San Diego CA in 1967, a member of the Super Class. Sisters are Elwha, Kaleetan, and Yakima.
Retiring: 2016-2017.
Next up: Queen of Tsawwassen
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Dec 5, 2010 15:27:30 GMT -8
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal.
Built by Burrard Dry Dock in 1960, originally named Tsawwassen, longest serving vessel in BC Ferries history.
Retired: September 27, 2008.
Next up: Queen of Prince Rupert...
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Post by Mike C on Dec 5, 2010 18:05:15 GMT -8
Next up: Queen of Prince Rupert... 1) My first northern trip. 2) Carries 80 vehicles, BC Ferries' first open-water vessel, built in 1966. 3) Retired in 2009. Next on the docket: Nimpkish. |
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Post by lmtengs on Dec 6, 2010 8:00:36 GMT -8
Next on the docket: Nimpkish. 1) I think of a bathtub toy I used to have. (maybe still do  ) 2)smallest vehicle capacity of the fleet, tied with Mill Bay; The only N-class ferry still both owned and operated by BC Ferries; Has three sister-ships: The Nicola, Garibaldi II, and the Albert J. Savoie. 3) I think Nimpkish should be retired between 2018 and 2022. (By the way, ships that have already been retired, you post the date they SHOULD HAVE been retired, not the date that they actually were retired. It keeps with the general theme better ) Next up, Kwuna. |
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Dec 7, 2010 17:06:09 GMT -8
Kwuna
1) barge
2) presumably named after a point on Alliford Bay in Haida Gwaii, first BC Ferry to get ramps built on her deck on both ends, built in Victoria, BC.
3) 2030-2040
Next:
Queen of Chilliwack
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 8, 2010 12:52:49 GMT -8
Next: Queen of Chilliwack 1. Brett 2. - ex Basto-1 - Solarium is the best place on the ship to sleep, on Route-40. - Shower cost is $1, but always have a second loonie on-hand. 3. - 2017, per an October 2010 report next up: - Smokwa |
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Post by Kahloke on Dec 8, 2010 13:29:17 GMT -8
If the state adheres to its vessel retirement age mandate of 60 years old, then Klahowya will get retired in 2018. I doubt she will be retired any sooner. |
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Post by Kahloke on Dec 8, 2010 13:32:19 GMT -8
Orca whale. Built in San Diego CA in 1967, a member of the Super Class. Sisters are Elwha, Kaleetan, and Yakima. Retiring: 2016-2017. Regarding Hyak's retirement - probably not until at least 2027. If they perform the MLU on her that they have been talking about, they may even extend her service beyond 2027, which, of course, would push her past 60 years old, and would be against current policy, but who knows what will happen between now and then? |
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Mirrlees
Voyager
Bathtub!
Deck Engineer- Queen of Richmond
Posts: 1,013
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Post by Mirrlees on Dec 8, 2010 15:24:11 GMT -8
Smokwa:
Smoked Salmon
Formerly Scotian, Built in Pictou NS in 1946, powered by twin Skinner Uniflow Steam engines.
Retired in 1966.
Next Up: George S. Pearson
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Dec 9, 2010 23:19:54 GMT -8
George S. Pearson:
1) Skansie Brothers
2) Previous names: "Wollochet" and "Fox Island", joined BC Ferries from 1961-1966, part of Gulf Island ferries 1955-1961
3) Should have retired in 1968.
Next up:
Langdale Queen
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