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Post by compdude787 on Jul 23, 2013 21:51:29 GMT -8
Then please explain what is your plan for the San Juans not to loose capacity? (assuming the Tokitae goes at M-C where it belongs) Lets put the Kaleetan as San Juans Island boat which would place the Walla Walla on the Seattle to Bremerton route. But then you'd still have the Kitsap at Bremerton, which everyone hates because it's too small for that route. People in Bremerton actually time their crossings to be on the Wally or Kaleetan, or whatever Super is normally there.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jul 23, 2013 21:53:44 GMT -8
I think the Elwha should be the main vessel on the Sidney route even during the summer! There's nothing wrong with having the Chelan on the route, as it burns WAY less fuel than the Elwha. They should almost use the Chelan all the time on the Sidney run because it's more fuel-efficient and does a better job at handling the rough seas on Haro Strait. I would keep the Elwha on the Sidney route and then replace her with the Samish when she enters service. Yes the cost of fuel is high; but doesn't the Sidney route always see a full boat during the summer?
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jul 23, 2013 22:15:25 GMT -8
I don't like the Issaqua class boats to due the lack of outdoor deck space and two hours on that on the international run would suck! I have only ever been on the Elwha on that run and it was so roomy!
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Jul 24, 2013 19:14:35 GMT -8
Mr. Cheese,
Even in 2005 in July on a Saturday morning, the Elwha did not fill up. There is a reason the Chelan was outfitted for SOLAS. Realistically, with all the Issaquahs, the Texas deck needs to be opened up for passenger usage. That would make summers on them much more tolerable. There is a reason the Chelan runs it. It is better suited capacity wise.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Jul 24, 2013 19:16:34 GMT -8
Then please explain what is your plan for the San Juans not to loose capacity? (assuming the Tokitae goes at M-C where it belongs) Lets put the Kaleetan as San Juans Island boat which would place the Walla Walla on the Seattle to Bremerton route. The Walla Walla would still be on the Seattle-Bremerton run Mr. Cheese as she is assigned during the summer. Also, the Kaleetan has become more or less a full-time vessel down here on Seattle-Bremerton due to the nicer interior. In all reality, the Hyak should get some new seating that could be transferred once she is retired.
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Post by Barnacle on Jul 25, 2013 4:38:38 GMT -8
Lets put the Kaleetan as San Juans Island boat which would place the Walla Walla on the Seattle to Bremerton route. The Walla Walla would still be on the Seattle-Bremerton run Mr. Cheese as she is assigned during the summer. Also, the Kaleetan has become more or less a full-time vessel down here on Seattle-Bremerton due to the nicer interior. In all reality, the Hyak should get some new seating that could be transferred once she is retired. It has nothing to do with the interior. It's there for operational reasons (that don't pertain specifically to the boat, but that's complicated).
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Post by Elwha on the Rocks on Aug 26, 2013 9:27:16 GMT -8
Elwha as seen by me in mid August.
Elwha by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr
Elwha by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr
Elwha at Friday Harbor by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr
Friday Harbor Friends by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr
Elwha and Evergreen State by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr
Elwha by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr
Elwha and Smoke by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr
Elwha by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr
Elwha by Elwha On The Rocks, on Flickr
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Post by SolDuc on Aug 26, 2013 22:58:32 GMT -8
Some more of the Elwha, taken on August 14-16th: With the Hyak at Anacortes. She's in slip 1, so she is the closest boat to us: MV Elwha in Slip 1 and MV Hyak in Slip 2, Anacortes - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr A panorama from the Hyak: MV Elwha in Slip 1, Anacortes - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr I think that this is a good photo to really see the full height of a super: MV Elwha in Slip 1, Anacortes - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr The next day, arriving at Friday Harbor: MV Elwha en-route to Friday Harbor - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr The somewhat typical evening sun sky opening is right behind her in this shot: MV Elwha en-route to Friday Harbor - Washington State Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr
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Post by Koastal Karl on Aug 28, 2013 19:45:17 GMT -8
Anyone know where the Elwha is going after the summer schedule??? She aint listed on the fall schedule in the San Juans.
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Post by Cascadian Transport on Aug 28, 2013 20:18:31 GMT -8
According to the matanance scedule, the Elwha will be in the San Juans until Sept. 22, then she will go to the International route for the foreseeable future
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Aug 29, 2013 12:06:06 GMT -8
According to the matanance scedule, the Elwha will be in the San Juans until Sept. 22, then she will go to the International route for the foreseeable future Doesn't the Elwha always end up on the international route ever fall. Is there a reason behind this?
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Post by Kahloke on Aug 29, 2013 12:43:55 GMT -8
According to the matanance scedule, the Elwha will be in the San Juans until Sept. 22, then she will go to the International route for the foreseeable future Doesn't the Elwha always end up on the international route ever fall. Is there a reason behind this? 2 reasons I can think of: 1. the international ferry does 1 daily round trip to Sidney, and 4 daily round-trips domestically, primarily Anacortes-Shaw-Orcas. They need the extra capacity on those domestic sailings. 2. It frees up Chelan to pull duty elsewhere in the system when one, or more, of the other Issaquah's go offline for maintenance or whatever. This fall, Chelan will be subbing for both Cathlamet and Kittitas when those vessels rotate out to Eagle Harbor, then Chelan herself will be in Eagle Harbor, then at F-V-S, and finally back to Anacortes for domestic duty to and from the islands.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 17, 2013 16:44:23 GMT -8
Elwha near and at Sidney, BC. - seen by me on October 17, 2013 for her mid-day arrival, stay and departure. I'm at the fishing pier at the foot of Bevan Rd. (a popular place for crabbers) ----------------- Arrival at Sidney. Many decks of detail Here's a bus load of older women who admire the 3rd-in-line to the British Throne. - Or maybe it's just a WHL hockey team on its way to some games in Everett. --------------
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Post by Cascadian Transport on Oct 17, 2013 17:02:40 GMT -8
I'm curious: Am I correct in assuming that traffic between Anacortes and Shaw/Orcas will have declined enough for Chelan to handle it once she returns to the islands? And if so, why couldn't Chelan replace Elwha as the International boat? Seems like it would save a few $$$.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Oct 17, 2013 21:17:57 GMT -8
I know the Elwha is bigger than the Chelan but honestly I would not ride the Chelan on the international route. I think the Elwha is a better ship due to the fact she has more outside deck space for tourists compared to the small little pickle forks on the Chelan. But I doubt WSF cares about that. I have been on the Elwha twice on the international route and loved it. The Issaqua's in general suck due to lack of outside deck space. That is just my opinion.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 18, 2013 17:33:04 GMT -8
Elwha emerging from the fog, into the berth at Sidney today. - 11:45am This photo has contrast auto-corrected, so it was actually foggier than this photo shows. (I had some photo upload quality challenges with the photos from today, because the true-view photos show lots of noise distortion when uploaded. I'm out of town with limited software on my "travel computer", but I'll try some other software at home, later) This photo is the moment when the ferry first comes into my view. It was that foggy !
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 20, 2013 18:50:30 GMT -8
Elwha, seen from the pier at Bevan Street in Sidney, BC. - October 20, 2013.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 24, 2013 8:57:50 GMT -8
Elwha in the fog at Sidney. - 11:45am on Oct.18, 2013. ---------- And the video:
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Post by Barnacle on Oct 24, 2013 10:45:17 GMT -8
I'm curious: Am I correct in assuming that traffic between Anacortes and Shaw/Orcas will have declined enough for Chelan to handle it once she returns to the islands? And if so, why couldn't Chelan replace Elwha as the International boat? Seems like it would save a few $$$. Who says it's going to the Shaw/Orcas run? I'd assumed that it would be sitting in on the Lopez/Harbor circuit, as the #3 boat tends to get shanked with downsizing in the fall.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 24, 2013 11:14:26 GMT -8
More Elwha. - video of her arriving at Sidney, on Sunday morning, October 20, 2013.
Shot from the Bevan St. pier.
I shot Elwha on 3 separate days, last week. - One was a very foggy arrival (already posted, earlier today). - One was an arrival, unloading & loading and departure sequence, featuring her departure spin. Done with various zooms and lots of angle changes. (this will be posted later). - One clean arrival sequence, sped-up 10x.
This here is that (hopefully) clean arrival sequence. I wanted to limit my zooming and angle changes, and shoot some long & clean sequences to simply show her arrival.
I hope that you like the simple effect of this.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 25, 2013 13:17:44 GMT -8
My 3rd and final video of Elwha at Sidney.
This one has arrival, in-berth and departure, including her "Friday Harbor alignment spin" after leaving the Sidney berth.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 9, 2013 16:55:08 GMT -8
A few more photos of Elwha in Sidney on a very foggy October 2013 day. From the walkway near the ferry terminal entrance: ---------------------------------- From the waterfront walkway, a little bit north.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 11, 2013 19:45:27 GMT -8
One more of Elwha at Sidney, in October 2013. A zoomed out view of Elwha, from the Bevan St. pier. - this is 2 days after the heavy fog day that I've captured in earlier posts.
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Post by SolDuc on Mar 29, 2014 11:26:58 GMT -8
MV Elwha undergoing maintenance at Eagle Harbor, last Sunday (3-23-14). I'm sure that Barnacle misses her a lot!
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