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Post by princessofvanfan on Oct 19, 2009 21:42:45 GMT -8
Does anyone know why the Q.o.T's forward lounge windows were replaced? Kinda ruined her looks, I.M.O.I. Attachments:
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 19, 2009 21:53:20 GMT -8
I believe that the reason was to meet a fire code.
I agree, the new windows detract from her appearance. They also plated in those semi rounded windows on each side at the back of the forward observation lounge. The Coho still has these windows as does the Sidney (or what is left of her).
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Post by lmtengs on Oct 20, 2009 17:56:13 GMT -8
eww...
Why couldn't they keep the windows looking pretty? Does everything need to be square these days?
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 20, 2009 19:45:29 GMT -8
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Oct 20, 2009 19:53:47 GMT -8
1. Queen of Tsawwassen
2. Queen of Tsawwassen (given)
3. Coho (given)
4. Queen of Sidney
5. Queen of Tsawwassen
I have always assumed that the curved window was removed as it would cost too much to make a special custom ordered fire window in that shape. I never spent much time in the Tsawwassen's forward lounge after she got her fire windows. The batch she got was absolutely terrible and seriously distorted the view outside...
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Post by Retrovision on Oct 20, 2009 20:23:36 GMT -8
I have always assumed that the curved window was removed as it would cost too much to make a special custom ordered fire window in that shape. I never spent much time in the Tsawwassen's forward lounge after she got her fire windows. The batch she got was absolutely terrible and seriously distorted the view outside... I've always suspected that the Tsawwassen's new fire windows were purposely built on the cheap as they knew that she had relatively very little time left in the fleet and likely even as a passenger vessel. |
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Post by whidbeyislandguy on Oct 28, 2009 23:42:48 GMT -8
I have always assumed that the curved window was removed as it would cost too much to make a special custom ordered fire window in that shape. I never spent much time in the Tsawwassen's forward lounge after she got her fire windows. The batch she got was absolutely terrible and seriously distorted the view outside... I've always suspected that the Tsawwassen's new fire windows were purposely built on the cheap as they knew that she had relatively very little time left in the fleet and likely even as a passenger vessel. Forgive me for sounding dumb but what is all the talk of BCferries and fire windows?? have they been replacing all the windows with new ones?? |
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Post by Balfour on Oct 29, 2009 11:38:20 GMT -8
I've always suspected that the Tsawwassen's new fire windows were purposely built on the cheap as they knew that she had relatively very little time left in the fleet and likely even as a passenger vessel. Forgive me for sounding dumb but what is all the talk of BCferries and fire windows?? have they been replacing all the windows with new ones?? Yes. All the windows have been replaced or are in the process of being replaced. This is of course due to new safety regulations... |
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Post by Ferryman on Oct 29, 2009 18:39:05 GMT -8
Forgive me for sounding dumb but what is all the talk of BCferries and fire windows?? have they been replacing all the windows with new ones?? Yes. All the windows have been replaced or are in the process of being replaced. This is of course due to new safety regulations... Sort of correct, but not quite. The Ferries have always had fire rated windows of some sort in certain areas of the ship. areas that only have them are areas that are below a davit, or surrounding an embarkation deck. The Tsawwassen had her windows replaced in 2004 from the mid ship lounge, to the forward lounge on Deck 4. This was done because the windows in the mid ship lounge were beside the embarkation point for the lifeboats (The lifeboats are lowered to the to the promenade deck before anyone would hop onboard). I'm sure they had a fire rating before, but I suppose Transport Canada raised the rating at the time. The windows in the forward lounge were switched, because two davits were installed at the same time along the port and starboard sides of the bow, to launch inflatable life rafts at that area. So it made sense to have a better fire rated windows surrounding that area. |
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Post by lmtengs on Oct 30, 2009 17:16:53 GMT -8
This could be sort of the area for this question:
On the Queen of Cowichan, how come 7 windows just past the middle of the ship have square corners, while all the others are rounded??
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Post by whidbeyislandguy on Oct 30, 2009 18:23:47 GMT -8
Yes. All the windows have been replaced or are in the process of being replaced. This is of course due to new safety regulations... Sort of correct, but not quite. The Ferries have always had fire rated windows of some sort in certain areas of the ship. areas that only have them are areas that are below a davit, or surrounding an embarkation deck. The Tsawwassen had her windows replaced in 2004 from the mid ship lounge, to the forward lounge on Deck 4. This was done because the windows in the mid ship lounge were beside the embarkation point for the lifeboats (The lifeboats are lowered to the to the promenade deck before anyone would hop onboard). I'm sure they had a fire rating before, but I suppose Transport Canada raised the rating at the time. The windows in the forward lounge were switched, because two davits were installed at the same time along the port and starboard sides of the bow, to launch inflatable life rafts at that area. So it made sense to have a better fire rated windows surrounding that area. Thanks for the info..  |
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Post by Ferryman on Oct 30, 2009 18:55:33 GMT -8
This could be sort of the area for this question: On the Queen of Cowichan, how come 7 windows just past the middle of the ship have square corners, while all the others are rounded?? The Cowichan/Coquitlam (and the rest of the C-Class) have a davit with a zodiak attached to it above those areas on the Sundeck. To add to that, some of the original fire rated windows still exist on the Cowichan/Coquitlam/Alberni. They are the windows with the two bars going down the center of the windows. Before they went in for MLU, two davits used to be positioned above each section of the fire rated windows. The davits would be used to lower inflatable life rafts full of people down to the water. Now they have the Evacuation chutes in place of some of the old fire windows. The Oak Bay and Surrey had the same sort of evacuation setup, but the windows were different. Instead of having the windows with the bars going through the window, there would simply be another pane of glass on the inside of the window, which looked pretty awful.  |
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Post by lmtengs on Oct 30, 2009 20:21:47 GMT -8
The Oak Bay and Surrey had the same sort of evacuation setup, but the windows were different. Instead of having the windows with the bars going through the window, there would simply be another pane of glass on the inside of the window, which looked pretty awful. Doesn't the Capilano have the same style double pane windows too? |
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