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Post by SS Shasta on Jan 23, 2009 11:53:04 GMT -8
According to the current revision of the WSF maintenance schedule, the Super Class ferry MV Kaleetan will be assigned to the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth Route during the month of May 2009. Is this the first time that a Super has been assigned to that route?
I remember a few years ago MV Hyak made a couple of landings at Fauntleroy while assigned to the Seattle-Bremerton Route. Colman Dock had been closed down because of a bomb threat or other police activity.
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Post by FNS on Jan 23, 2009 15:22:19 GMT -8
Back some time ago, WSF closed Fauntleroy for about two or so weeks for major work. The KALEETAN and ISSAQUAH were on the Seattle-Vashon run. The KLAHOWYA and QUINAULT were on the Seattle-Southworth run. The RHODODENDRON shuttled between Vashon and Southworth. A Steel-Electric was down at Tahlequah.
If the Super was assigned to the Vashon runs during the upcoming Hood Canal Bridge closure, the better. Many people would be using alternate runs to get around Hood Canal. Southworth is one of them as well as Bremerton.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Jan 23, 2009 15:38:21 GMT -8
Back some time ago, WSF closed Fauntleroy for about one or two months for major work. The KALEETAN and ISSAQUAH were on the Seattle-Vashon run. The KLAHOWYA and QUINAULT were on the Seattle-Southworth run. The RHODODENDRON shuttled between Vashon and Southworth. A Steel-Electric was down at Tahlequah. Was this in the early 90's when the Klahowya crashed into the Fauntleroy dock?
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Post by FNS on Jan 23, 2009 17:33:32 GMT -8
Back some time ago, WSF closed Fauntleroy for about one or two months for major work. The KALEETAN and ISSAQUAH were on the Seattle-Vashon run. The KLAHOWYA and QUINAULT were on the Seattle-Southworth run. The RHODODENDRON shuttled between Vashon and Southworth. A Steel-Electric was down at Tahlequah. Was this in the early 90's when the Klahowya crashed into the Fauntleroy dock? It might have been related to that. This was an advanced notice work done, however. Just went to my photo journals and the dates of this was October 9 through October 24, 1993. The ILLAHEE was the one down at Tahlequah. I took both reroutes on the first day. In the morning, I took a ride aboard the QUINAULT to and from Southworth. As soon as I returned to Seattle, I took the KALEETAN to Vashon and back. Both branches on the same day. While at Vashon, the RHODY came into the west slip. She looked very small from the decks of the Super. We rewind our clocks to about 1985 or 1986. There was an upgrade work being done at Fauntleroy. The eastern terminus was, again, Seattle. I took the NISQUALLY from Seattle to Southworth and back one evening during this reroute. This was when she still had her wooden cabin. It was fun to ride her on a route from Seattle and to enjoy a longer ride in her neat old cabins. By then, though, her promenade benches were removed in preparation for her steeling.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Feb 3, 2009 9:58:46 GMT -8
Latest vessel assignment chart shows the Hyak instead of the Kaleetan on the route.
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Post by SS Shasta on Feb 5, 2009 13:23:03 GMT -8
Latest vessel assignment chart shows the Hyak instead of the Kaleetan on the route. Has this now been changed to MV Kitsap? If so, . It would have been interesting to see how a Super would work on Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth!
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Post by Barnacle on Feb 5, 2009 22:19:41 GMT -8
The extra capacity would be counteracted by the fact that the narrow cardeck makes it a slower loader, just like anywhere else those boats work. Sometimes I think that they get sent to the San Juans because the length of the run makes the turn-around time less of a handicap. That's fine; we'll take the old girls and give them a good home.
Except the Elwha. We seem to be stuck with that, and it's the one we'd like to be rid of. ;D
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Post by SS Shasta on Feb 6, 2009 19:51:24 GMT -8
The extra capacity would be counteracted by the fact that the narrow cardeck makes it a slower loader, just like anywhere else those boats work. Sometimes I think that they get sent to the San Juans because the length of the run makes the turn-around time less of a handicap. That's fine; we'll take the old girls and give them a good home. Except the Elwha. We seem to be stuck with that, and it's the one we'd like to be rid of. ;D Save a bit of TLC for the revered Evergreen. She is also a very special old girl .
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Post by northwesterner on Feb 6, 2009 21:30:55 GMT -8
The extra capacity would be counteracted by the fact that the narrow cardeck makes it a slower loader, just like anywhere else those boats work. Sometimes I think that they get sent to the San Juans because the length of the run makes the turn-around time less of a handicap. That's fine; we'll take the old girls and give them a good home. Except the Elwha. We seem to be stuck with that, and it's the one we'd like to be rid of. ;D I'm sure the FVS crews would have had a blast with Hyak's telegraph. As in "what the h*ll is this thing?!?!" Bremerton is also a good route for the Supers - because their fast service speed makes up for any loading delays.
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Post by number3 on Feb 6, 2009 21:41:24 GMT -8
Except the Elwha. We seem to be stuck with that, and it's the one we'd like to be rid of. ;D What!?
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Post by Barnacle on Feb 7, 2009 7:27:21 GMT -8
We are subject to a lot of heavy weather in the San Juans, and the Elwha really doesn't handle it well. Considerably worse than the other Supers. This is a result of all the modifications made to it over the years that have resulted in some negative effects on the vessel's freeboard and stability. Bremerton's waters are much more sheltered and would probably be a better place for it, to say nothing of the extra liferafting for the higher-volume run. I'd miss the engineering staff, though. They're all pretty cool.
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Post by SS Shasta on Feb 20, 2009 13:30:42 GMT -8
Looks like we might still have the opportunity to see a Super assigned to Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth. According to the recent (17 Feb.) revision of the WSF Maintenance Schedule, MV Hyak will be assigned to the route during the 1st week of May, 2009.
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Post by Barnacle on Feb 20, 2009 15:17:06 GMT -8
Maybe so, but a lot of tides will happen between now and then... ...if it comes about, are you coming down out of the great white north to get a look in person?
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Post by SS San Mateo on Apr 24, 2009 6:05:45 GMT -8
I know there's been at least 4 times a super class vessel has been assigned to the F/V/S route (not including reroutes to Colman Dock). The first time was when the Kaleetan ended up on the route during a major vessel move (either in 1979 or 1980). The Elwha ended up there for a few days prior to Memorial Day weekend in 1989. The last time was in fall 1995 when the Kaleetan replaced the Issaquah. I remember there was a super on the route during the 1980s, but I don't remember which one it was.
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Post by Barnacle on Apr 24, 2009 6:40:13 GMT -8
I think there's still a Super on the board for Vashon for a week or so, but I couldn't say for sure which one.
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Post by Kahloke on Apr 24, 2009 8:12:00 GMT -8
The Maintenance schedule is showing Kaleetan. I suppose that is still subject to change, but it's getting pretty close to the date now, so I'm guessing it will stay as Kaleetan.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Apr 24, 2009 8:36:43 GMT -8
The Maintenance schedule is showing Kaleetan. I suppose that is still subject to change, but it's getting pretty close to the date now, so I'm guessing it will stay as Kaleetan. They must've just changed it. The previous update (4/15 or near that) showed the Hyak.
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Post by Kahloke on Apr 24, 2009 11:17:10 GMT -8
Guess it's official. Here's the bulletin from WSF:
Friday, April 24, 2009 10:23AM Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth - larger vessel to serve route starting May 1
A significantly larger vessel will serve the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route for approximately one week beginning Friday, May 1, to accommodate vessel moves related to the Hood Canal Bridge closure. The 144-car Kaleetan will replace the 124-car Kitsap. WSF will make every effort to fill the Kaleetan before each departure; however, it may be necessary for the vessel to depart without a full load to maintain the sailing schedule, especially during commute periods. We encourage you to purchase your ticket in advance through our Web site so we can process you as quickly as possible to maximize the load. We also recommend that you arrive earlier than usual for your commute sailings.
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Post by EGfleet on Apr 24, 2009 13:48:02 GMT -8
The Maintenance schedule is showing Kaleetan. I suppose that is still subject to change, but it's getting pretty close to the date now, so I'm guessing it will stay as Kaleetan. They must've just changed it. The previous update (4/15 or near that) showed the Hyak. It's now showing an date of 4/21 with the Kaleetan. Also to note--the Elwha is heading to Eagle Harbor again for some work, it seems. The Hyak will be filling in for her.
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Post by EGfleet on Apr 30, 2009 14:57:50 GMT -8
Well, this has all changed again. According to the updated dated 4/29 there will be no Super at F/V/S. The Issaquah will be returning to take her usual place.
Bremerton will have the Walla Walla and Hyak.
Bainbridge is Tacoma/Wenatchee as per usual.
Kingston still has the Puyallup and Kitsap.
Clinton/Mukilteo--no change
Anacortes/SJI/Sidney: Sealth, inter-island, Chelan Sidney, Yakima #2 boat, Elwha #3, then replaced by the Kaleetan for a week while she goes back to Eagle Harbor, and then the Kaleetan goes into drydock and the Elwha comes back.
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Post by SS Shasta on Apr 30, 2009 15:26:32 GMT -8
With the Hoods Canal Bridge being closed for section replacement/repairs, did WSF consider increasing the Fauntleroy/Southworth route with no stops at Vashon? This week-end might be "exciting."
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Post by Barnacle on Apr 30, 2009 17:41:52 GMT -8
Commercial traffic on the whole isn't a concern on the weekends... most people would just as soon head down to Tacoma rather than drive out to Fauntleroy, I'd think.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Apr 30, 2009 17:55:47 GMT -8
The Issaquah was still in drydock when I went over the West Seattle Bridge tonight. It didn't look like she was being lowered back into the water.
I'm suprised that the work would've been finished nearly a week ahead of schedule (especially considering she was late getting into drydock).
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Post by EGfleet on Apr 30, 2009 18:33:31 GMT -8
The Issaquah was still in drydock when I went over the West Seattle Bridge tonight. It didn't look like she was being lowered back into the water. I'm suprised that the work would've been finished nearly a week ahead of schedule (especially considering she was late getting into drydock). Well, she doesn't have to be there until Sunday. They're running the Edmonds-Port Townsend boat Sunday-Thursday.
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Post by Barnacle on May 1, 2009 8:15:06 GMT -8
The Issaquah was still in drydock when I went over the West Seattle Bridge tonight. It didn't look like she was being lowered back into the water. I'm suprised that the work would've been finished nearly a week ahead of schedule (especially considering she was late getting into drydock). Well, work might've been curtailed on the Issy to get her back in service. Or they well could've finished ahead of schedule. And to be perfectly blunt, unless you're in gridlock, nobody is on the bridge long enough to see a drydock move. Nevertheless, she's supposed to be going back on the run this afternoon sometime, I think.
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