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Post by Steve Rosenow on Nov 3, 2011 18:09:22 GMT -8
OMG... ... I like that galley!
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Post by zargoman on Nov 3, 2011 20:08:42 GMT -8
I actually think the original galley would compliment her interior colors now The one thing that I really hate about the Spokane (and to some extent, the Walla Walla, although not quite as bad) is the amount of noise that is carried throughout the galley area. It gets so noisy when lots of people are there. The Jumbo IIs are so much quieter. I think they use much better sound absorbing materials. The Chelan also has a relatively quiet cabin.
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Post by Barnacle on Nov 4, 2011 6:33:31 GMT -8
Some key moves in 1973: OLYMPIC from Columbia Beach to Keystone, summer only, returning to Columbia Beach in the fall. Everything I've ever seen, from Washington State Ferries schedules to Steamboat Bill magazine, indicates that the OLYMPIC did not go to Port Townsend until 1974, when OFI simply didn't have the money to start up again.
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Post by EGfleet on Nov 4, 2011 6:35:42 GMT -8
Wow, I actually really like that retro styling! So there was a time when the interiors of WSF's ships rivaled those of BC's ships! Umm...that wasn't retro styling. That was contemporary for 1972-73. Allegedly, the design of the Jumbo's interior was loosely based of the space station interiors from 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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Post by Barnacle on Nov 4, 2011 6:36:16 GMT -8
I actually think the original galley would compliment her interior colors now The one thing that I really hate about the Spokane (and to some extent, the Walla Walla, although not quite as bad) is the amount of noise that is carried throughout the galley area. It gets so noisy when lots of people are there. The Jumbo IIs are so much quieter. I think they use much better sound absorbing materials. The Chelan also has a relatively quiet cabin. I do believe that a good portion of the carpet's function was as a noise-buffer. It was effective, too. Just a maintenance nightmare. I've also heard that the Jumbos originally had piped-in music in the passenger cabins. I'm so glad that isn't the case any longer.
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Post by EGfleet on Nov 4, 2011 6:45:00 GMT -8
Some key moves in 1973: OLYMPIC from Columbia Beach to Keystone, summer only, returning to Columbia Beach in the fall. Everything I've ever seen, from Washington State Ferries schedules to Steamboat Bill magazine, indicates that the OLYMPIC did not go to Port Townsend until 1974, when OFI simply didn't have the money to start up again. I concur--it was 1974, not 1973. And I've spoken to the captain who did the first run out there for WSF who confirms it was 1974 and not 1973. Again, here's the clipping from the Fall, 1974 edition of Steamboat Bill, the publication of the Steamship Historical Society of America, noting the first day of ferry service for Washington State Ferries was 7 June, 1974: Now, back to the Spokane...
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Post by Cascadian Transport on Nov 4, 2011 18:21:20 GMT -8
When was the last time Spokane was on Bremerton?
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Post by zargoman on Nov 7, 2011 11:40:53 GMT -8
I believe that it was in April of 2008 during the Hood Canal Bridge closure. The theory was that there would not be much traffic at Kingston/Edmonds and Bremerton would have more traffic and needed it. I think she was replaced by the Kitsap at Kingston. Spokane by zargoman, on Flickr What of that time when the Quinault was at Kingston with the Walla Walla and Evergreen State/Chelan? Wasn't the Spokane at Bremerton then too? It had to have been earlier though, 2006 or 2007. I have quite a few photos of a trip that I took then, it's just that the particular camera that I had was not working right and the date didn't save. This is one of the Walla Walla from the Quinault. Walla Walla by zargoman, on Flickr Quinault at Edmonds Quinault by zargoman, on Flickr Good times! I sure miss those Steel Electrics Anyways, April 2008 is the last Spokane visit to Bremerton that I can recollect.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2012 23:55:24 GMT -8
Tours of engineering spaces? That's unheard of here! I'm sure everywhere now, post 9/11. Well, no. Here and there we may allow a select few into the engine control room but never actually the engine room. Chop it up to 9/11, CO2 and Halomethane fire suppression systems that will kill in an instant, and CE's who don't want dirty landlubbers on his clean catwalks! Looks like you're both right. It would appear there were patches of gold and tan. Courtesy of my friend Dave Ruble... taken 4 December, 1976, when the boats were both under five years of age. I remember my first boarding of the SPOKANE in the Spring of 1973. This was her Open Ship at Colman Dock. There were self tours of her noisy engine rooms and the neat wheelhouses. I liked the original interiors and the fancy dining room with those neat light fixtures. Had a snack in her dining room before my dad took me up to the Seattle Center Coliseum for an afternoon Sonics game. The issued pamphlet mentioned that she would replace the KALEETAN on the Winslow run. The KALEETAN would go to the Kingston run replacing the TILLIKUM. The TILLIKUM would go to Vashon Island. Some key moves in 1973: New built SPOKANE to Winslow run. KALEETAN from Winslow run to Kingston run. TILLIKUM from Kingston run to Vashon Island, joining the KLAHOWYA and QUINAULT. New built WALLA WALLA to the San Juans. VASHON from the San Juans to Columbia Beach. OLYMPIC from Columbia Beach to Keystone, summer only, returning to Columbia Beach in the fall.
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Mar 13, 2012 18:16:48 GMT -8
I have a question. Since the Klahowya has made a mess of the current posted maintenance schedule, all bets are off as to which vessels will actually take a turn in the yard.
I see that the Spokane is at Eagle Harbor. She was not scheduled at this point. Anything wrong with her? She was scheduled for maintenance only for a week in late May. The Puyallup was supposed to be at Vigor now, but that must be off the table due to the Wally staying an extra week at Vigor.
Wonder when the printed maintenance schedule might be updated?
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Post by chief on Mar 13, 2012 20:01:57 GMT -8
There is nothing wrong with Spokane. Spokane is a well run boat with good crew, she is not being taken out for a technical need but for an administrative error by management.
She is in EH because the Port Engineers tried to perform too much maintenance in a 10 week period at Todd Shipyard. They sent Wally in first for three weeks but with known rudder problems. It went long as predicted.
The Puyallup already drydocked in November so these 4 weeks were not necessary for her to continue service. As a result, the dates she spends in the shipyard are very flexible. It should be noted however that WSF is at the end of a fiscal biennium. It has been trying to force the Puyallup into a drydock before the end of June 2012 in order to expend funds it requested two years ago to expend in the current biennium. This is the fourth time that DD period has been rescheduled.
If WSF does not conduct this DD before the end of June, WSF will have to ask the legislature to reallocate funding to the next biennium and explain what happened. It will appear to the legislature that WSF is not delivering projects because as we all know good project management means adhering to scope, schedule and budget.
The Tacoma must drydock for CG requirements and has always been allocated three weeks for that purpose.
WSF waas trying to assign consecutive availabilities between Puyallup and Tacoma because it would reduce their costs in erecting the necessary blocking to support the ships in drydock.
Unfortunately that was a bridge too far because it was unrealistic with the time the Wally would need on dock.
The delay in Wally and Puyallup force a CG annual inspection of Spokane in March, otherwise there would be no spare ships available to cover for it when the COI expired. (The Spokane can only be removed from service when all four remaining Jumbos are available for service).
The Tacoma and Puyallup blocking cost savings will not be realized because of the delay in the Wally and the need to dock Tacoma.
I hope this helps.
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Post by chokai on Jun 4, 2012 12:29:19 GMT -8
What's up with the Spokane going out for maintenance right now? It seems to be fairly though not completely unplanned. It's not reflected on the maintenance plan from late may and well, it's spring almost summer. A 144 on Edmonds/Kingston should be interesting the next two weekends.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Jun 4, 2012 13:04:25 GMT -8
What's up with the Spokane going out for maintenance right now? It seems to be fairly though not completely unplanned. It's not reflected on the maintenance plan from late may and well, it's spring almost summer. A 144 on Edmonds/Kingston should be interesting the next two weekends. The most recent maintenance plan shows the Spokane going to Eagle Harbor for about one week on the 3rd week of May. I don't know if that happened or was rescheduled.
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Post by chief on Jun 5, 2012 15:51:55 GMT -8
It is undergoing un-scheduled bilge piping repair in Eagle Harbor. Any time two Jumbo class vessels are out of service at the same time, something is wrong.
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Post by FNS on Aug 12, 2012 20:48:19 GMT -8
Friday, August 10, 2012 Took a sunset cruise aboard the MV SPOKANE on the Kingston run.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Sept 26, 2012 23:54:52 GMT -8
September 25, 2012The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited. Spokane en route to Edmonds. by BCFS, on Flickr Spokane approaching Kingston. by BCFS, on Flickr Shelter Deck, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Name Board, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Funnel, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Sun Deck, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Solarium, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Car Deck, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Bridge and Pickle Forks, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Lifering, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Upper Car Deck, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Elevator, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Builders Plaque, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Spokane at Edmonds. by BCFS, on Flickr Spokane en route to Kingston. by BCFS, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 27, 2012 8:16:13 GMT -8
Scott, when you rode Spokane (yesterday, for your first time), what kind of BCFerries C-class vibes did you get ?
Was the C-Class feel apparent to you? What parts of the ship caused you to say "This is just like the 'Cowichan" ?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2012 17:05:53 GMT -8
September 25, 2012The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.Elevator, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Why can you not lean on the Elevator door? Nice photo.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Sept 27, 2012 20:06:37 GMT -8
Scott, when you rode Spokane (yesterday, for your first time), what kind of BCFerries C-class vibes did you get ? Was the C-Class feel apparent to you? What parts of the ship caused you to say "This is just like the 'Cowichan" ? To me, the Spokane felt like a mix of the Cowichan and Coquitlam, with a touch of Coho thrown in. The layout felt very familiar to me, but the open railings on some stairwells reminded me a lot of the Coho. From the entrance to the mens washroom in the stairwell at the passenger deck level to the general layout of the side lounges, C-Class vibes seemed to be everywhere. The Spokane definitely looked her age, while the C-Class feel much, MUCH more modern. By the way, I am sitting in the cafeteria on the Oak Bay as I am writing this. One thing, though. I am thankful we do not have those trough-like urinals in our washrooms. I have never seen anything like that in my life and never want to again. It seems so primitive and degrading...
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Post by Koastal Karl on Sept 27, 2012 20:12:42 GMT -8
Yeah I have noticed those too in the washrooms on the WSF it 's discusting, lol! I have never been on the Edmonds ferries so I know those are probably closest to the C Class you can get with WSF. Been on the Supers and the Issaqua's. Love the Supers but dont like the Issaqua class they dont have enough outside deck space one thing I dont like about them. The Supers are my favs.
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 27, 2012 21:03:03 GMT -8
September 25, 2012The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited. Builders Plaque, Spokane. by BCFS, on Flickr Thanks Scott for this photo spread on the M/V Spokane. The photos, as per usual, are good. The photo I have singled out above is the proof I was looking for that links Phillip Spaulding conclusively with the design of this vessel, and with its descendants, including BC's five C-class vessels. It is clear that these designs predate the merger with Nickum.
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Post by Barnacle on Sept 28, 2012 6:34:24 GMT -8
One thing, though. I am thankful we do not have those trough-like urinals in our washrooms. I have never seen anything like that in my life and never want to again. It seems so primitive and degrading... Really? I hadn't ever given it much thought.
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Post by hergfest on Oct 4, 2012 23:02:28 GMT -8
Rode on the Spokane on the 9:40pm out of Kingston tonight. According to the schedule, the 9:40pm should have been the #1 boat, the Puyallup. Is this normal?
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Post by lavalamp on Oct 5, 2012 10:10:46 GMT -8
Rode on the Spokane on the 9:40pm out of Kingston tonight. According to the schedule, the 9:40pm should have been the #1 boat, the Puyallup. Is this normal? The #2 boat's last sailing is the 8:30 from Edmonds (except Fridays and holidays), so it is possible to use the #2 boat for the late evening sailings instead of the #1. If they do the switch, it would be with the 9:40pm from Kingston that you were on. They do this from time-to-time, probably for maintenance reasons. The late evening switching also happens on other routes.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Oct 5, 2012 13:15:20 GMT -8
Rode on the Spokane on the 9:40pm out of Kingston tonight. According to the schedule, the 9:40pm should have been the #1 boat, the Puyallup. Is this normal? Sometimes this will occur where the #2 will run as the #1 on one night a week for maintenance or refueling. This happens on Friday nights on the Bremerton run.
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