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MV Coho
Feb 29, 2016 0:10:15 GMT -8
Post by Scott on Feb 29, 2016 0:10:15 GMT -8
Just a question about the COHO schedule... for most of the year there are two round trips per day (around certain holidays there are 3), starting and ending in Port Angeles. But in the summer, there are 4 round trips, but they start (6:10AM) and end (leave Port Angeles at 9:30PM) in Victoria. Does a crew overnight in Victoria for the summer season? - John H
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MV Coho
Feb 29, 2016 0:12:03 GMT -8
Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 29, 2016 0:12:03 GMT -8
Does a crew overnight in Victoria for the summer season? Yes. Well, I know that the ship "sleeps" overnight at Victoria in the summer, so I'm 99.7% sure that the crew stays too. Whether it's on-board or in a hotel, I don't know. |
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Post by coho1959 on Apr 4, 2016 9:04:49 GMT -8
Take a look at the space on the upper deck, between the wheelhouse and the solarium. There are rooms for all of us. 7 officers rooms and 10 crew rooms. We all spend the nights in Victoria when the schedule changes to four trips.
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Post by Elwha on the Rocks on Jul 13, 2016 9:18:13 GMT -8
I rode the Coho from Port Angeles to Victoria to begin my trip to Canada back in April. Must say that this is a ship that had been on my list to ride for a long time, and I was very impressed with the ship and the company itself! Photo Heavy Post! We'll start in Port Angeles on the night before my trip. The Coho had already completed it's last run of the day and was shut down for the night:  Here she is the next morning, waiting for loading to begin:  Departing Port Angeles on her 8:20 sailing:  The sundeck. As it was foggy and a bit chilly out most people chose to stay inside:  The promenade deck. I was disappointed to find that the bow was closed off, though I can see why it was closed as it was very foggy and they had crew stationed at the bow throughout the crossing:  The forward lounge upon arrival:  Docking in Victoria:  In Victoria, ready to take on cars for the return trip:  Backing up into the harbour:  Arriving in Victoria Harbour on her second round trip of the day:  With the Clipper IV:  Watching the Coho back up in Victoria Harbour is by far one of my favorite ferry maneuvers to watch!   Heading back to Port Angeles on her final trip of the day:  |
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Post by Starsteward on Jul 13, 2016 16:33:55 GMT -8
Great shots! Now that's how to keep an old Spaulding looking pretty spiffy given her 'senior' vintage. We should all look so good.  |
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MV Coho
Jul 16, 2016 10:08:33 GMT -8
Post by KE7JFF on Jul 16, 2016 10:08:33 GMT -8
Yeah good work on the photos!
How does the Bellevile terminal look now after its overhaul?
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Aug 14, 2016 16:01:03 GMT -8
*WARNING* Photo Heavy PostContinuing on with photos from my recent trip to the coast. Although I had seen the Coho once before a few years ago, I had never actually ridden on her. What an awesome experience! As I walked through the car deck, and up to the passenger decks, flurries of memories returned to me as I remembered riding the Queen of Tsawwassen. I felt warm inside, like I was back onboard an old friend. So many small features are identical, leading to lots of Deja vu! The 'vintageness' of the ship is outstanding; the paint colors look vintage, nothing has been covered up at all! It seems to me, that we should really be calling the coho a half-sister of the Sidney and Tsawwassen. There is so much that is similar! By the sounds of it, they are hoping to operate her for some time to come. Perhaps she will outlast all of her Northern Spaulding half-sisters? Anyways, here are some photos I took:  
  One difference I did notice between the Coho and her half-sisters, is the funnel. Something is different, but I can't quite make out what it is. Thoughts?  Queen of Tsawwassen, is that you?!  Love the retro interior!   Forward stairwell - identical style railings to that found on the Sid/Tsw  Still looks like the Tsawwassen to me!   Old photo of the car deck of the ship (Kidding...) There were a bunch of antique vehicles onboard; I couldn't resist turning one black and white for an even more retro look!   As soon as I saw the signs that the car deck was not accessible during the sailing, I knew I had to get the photos at the beginning, whilst they were still loading. The feel of the car deck felt incredibly familiar (except for the bow of course). I definitely enjoyed being down there!  Looking at old photos of the Sidney and Tsawwassen, I believe they originally had these doors going down to the car deck at the rear. Were these retained after renovations, but simply covered up?   I think the Coho looks particularly good from the rear!  My trip on the Coho was definitely a highlight of the whole trip. I hope in the future I will be able to ride her again!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 14, 2016 16:14:10 GMT -8
*WARNING* Photo Heavy PostContinuing on with photos from my recent trip to the coast. Although I had seen the Coho once before a few years ago, I had never actually ridden on her. What an awesome experience! As I walked through the car deck, and up to the passenger decks, flurries of memories returned to me as I remembered riding the Queen of Tsawwassen. I felt warm inside, like I was back onboard an old friend. So many small features are identical, leading to lots of Deja vu! The 'vintageness' of the ship is outstanding; the paint colors look vintage, nothing has been covered up at all! I really enjoy reading and viewing your trip-reports and photos. I like the enthusiasm and energy that is evident. It is a good thing to know what you like, and then to experience it. I'm glad you had a great Coho experience. I appreciate your car deck "stern crew staircase" vantage point; the Coho crew sounds very accommodating to letting people get those interesting shots. Is the upper deck area near the funnel a crew-only area, or passenger-access area? Just curious, regarding your shot forward looking at the bridge wing. I'm always looking and photos and thinking "How did he get that great angle?" Thanks for bring your Sean Style to these recent posts. They're fun to read. |
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Aug 17, 2016 8:17:06 GMT -8
Thank you for you comments Flugel! Much appreciated.
Unlike BC Ferries' Spaulding sisters, the Coho has 2 stern staircases, one of which is designated for passenger use. I was surprised by this as well, and took the opportunity to get some photos that I normally wouldn't be able to get on BC Ferries.
The Sun Deck is indeed crew only at the front half of the ship, which was disappointing at first, as I was hoping to take a photo of the funnel and bridge wing, etc. I nicely asked the Chief Steward if I could briefly go up there to take a couple photos, to which he agreed. The warning was of course, that there are crew sleeping up there, so I must be quiet.
The enthusiasm that you note in my posts is certainly true - when I first go onboard the Coho I felt like a kid in a candy store! A truly awesome experience.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 3, 2016 18:14:14 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 3, 2016 21:37:26 GMT -8
Coho leaving Victoria on her first sailing of the day.
- September 3, 2016
Ferry left at 6:10am. When I got to the inner harbour at 4:45am, there was already activity at the Coho terminal. Coho and I both start early.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 4, 2016 20:01:44 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 23, 2016 20:03:38 GMT -8
Blackball's Coho - out bound from Victoria's harbour for the 'other side' @ Port Angeles, Washington - 22 October 2016  © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr |
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MV Coho
Jul 5, 2017 14:37:30 GMT -8
Post by hullnumbers on Jul 5, 2017 14:37:30 GMT -8
Is there any video tours of the Coho? If there is not, we should make one, from car deck to solarium deck.
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MV Coho
Jul 5, 2017 19:35:26 GMT -8
Post by princessofvanfan on Jul 5, 2017 19:35:26 GMT -8
Tugboats are used to assist on windy days now during backing out of Belleville Terminal to help avoid a similar mishap to the one that occured last year.
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Post by grk on Jul 6, 2017 1:56:52 GMT -8
Indeed on occasion the Coho calls on one of the Seaspan harbour tugs to help out. It is a very strong SW wind that causes the issue. After going astern out of her berth towards the Johnson St bridge, a tug is needed to swing the bow to starboard against that wind, and before the vessels gets enough speed up to give her steerage. It is not a very common situation,perhaps just a few times a year. It is usually Seaspan Foam that assists, but when she is away, Cates 4 handles the duties. I have often wondered why no bow thrusters were installed, but perhaps in the rarity of need that decided that.
The "incident" referred to I believe was just a few years ago when Coho reversed into pleasure boat floats below the Regent Hotel. It is my understanding that this was not do to weather, but rather a failure of a small component of the telegraph system. The engineers never received the message to halt the astern power and switch to forward. Even with the new power plant installation, the engines are controlled from the engine room, with the engineers receiving their instructions from the bridge by a traditional telegraph system.
Coho is a classic no doubt, and it is such a pleasure to see the Captain on the bridge wing on every arrival and sailing, in full dress uniform. Some traditions remain!
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Post by ragingpotatoyt on Jul 10, 2017 18:28:29 GMT -8
I've got some coho pictures that I took on the harbour ferry if anyone wants to see them
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Post by Kahloke on Feb 23, 2018 9:20:02 GMT -8
Did a day trip to Victoria as a footie on the Coho on that wild and blustery Saturday last weekend. It's always a treat to ride on the vessel that was the design template for BC Ferries "7 Sisters". Coho definitely has character, and as I have said before, I'm always impressed by how well maintained this ship is. I hadn't done this trip in a few years, so this was my first time experiencing the updated Belleville Street Dock in Victoria. The foot passenger ramps are much better now, and they are fully covered, which was a good thing last Saturday - no waiting in the rain to clear customs anymore! Here are a couple of pics of this grand lady: Coho docked in Victoria framed under a faint rainbow   |
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Post by princessofvanfan on Feb 23, 2018 11:40:01 GMT -8
Did a day trip to Victoria as a footie on the Coho on that wild and blustery Saturday last weekend. It's always a treat to ride on the vessel that was the design template for BC Ferries "7 Sisters". Coho definitely has character, and as I have said before, I'm always impressed by how well maintained this ship is. I hadn't done this trip in a few years, so this was my first time experiencing the updated Belleville Street Dock in Victoria. The foot passenger ramps are much better now, and they are fully covered, which was a good thing last Saturday - no waiting in the rain to clear customs anymore! Here are a couple of pics of this grand lady: Coho docked in Victoria framed under a faint rainbow One of my favorite spots, in behind the old Wax Museum. We usually stay at Inn at Laurel Point when in town, which is excellent for Coho and seaplane spotting. |
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Post by Mike on Oct 14, 2018 22:29:25 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 26, 2018 18:03:53 GMT -8
M/V Coho turning around in Victoria Clipper for first trip to Port Angeles. I am posting theses photos because it is to often I see her leaving.  Coho by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr
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MV Coho
Oct 26, 2018 19:54:00 GMT -8
Post by princessofvanfan on Oct 26, 2018 19:54:00 GMT -8
Coho and Princess of Vancouver will always be my fave ferries - glad to see one of them is still operating on our coast, and in her original condition. It would be nice if there was still service from Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver.
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Post by Mike on Nov 3, 2018 15:23:32 GMT -8
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MV Coho
Mar 27, 2019 23:16:25 GMT -8
Post by 1foot2ships on Mar 27, 2019 23:16:25 GMT -8
just curious....
1. why have they never put a second ferry with the coho?
(i assume demand is the answer, but surely in the summer?)
2. have they ever thought of doing the bc ferries cut and extend idea?
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Aug 28, 2019 22:57:01 GMT -8
 Seeing the Coho is also a great reminder of BC Ferries' beginnings. Will she be the final one of the original Spauldings to survive? |
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