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Post by Kahloke on Nov 22, 2009 16:10:04 GMT -8
I have two photos here of the MV Kaleetan taken at Sidney, BC, while on the 'International Run'. My brother, Mr. DOT, took the photos in the late 1980's, I think. I am hoping that Washington State based forum members can help me pin down a closer date based on the livery shown in the photos.   |
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Post by Kahloke on Dec 15, 2010 16:50:59 GMT -8
One of my favorite "back yard" photo angles, the Kaleetan approaching Bremerton, as seen from the Water Fountain Park just beside the terminal.  Enjoy! Jody |
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Post by Kahloke on Dec 18, 2010 10:04:45 GMT -8
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jan 6, 2011 0:26:39 GMT -8
Hey all! New member here (I look forward to posting more, as I am a newfound ferry enthusiast). Took a recent crossing on the MV Kaleetan to Seattle on what couldn't be a better day and I thought I'd share.  MV Kaleetan hawser hole and a very large cleat! by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan (and the roof of my car) by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr I've clearly kind of developed a sense of attachment to this ferry since I've taken so many crossings on it, recently. My mom was in the hospital in Seattle and me living on the other side of the sound made it feasible for me to take the ferry at every opportunity when I would go visit her. Every time I'd board, it'd either be the Kaleetan or the Chelan, and 95% of my trips would be on the Kaleetan. I'd have to say she's one of my favorites in the fleet. I've even started work on a 3D rendering of the Kaleetan in Google's SketchUp software.  Washington State Super Class ferry in SketchUp (work-in-progress) by srosenow_98, on Flickr Needs work for sure, but once finished the 3D rendering will be of the Kaleetan (with her original wheelhouse windows). |
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jan 6, 2011 5:06:35 GMT -8
Here's a couple more of the MV Kaleetan taken from a crossing on December 27th. (for those who view the Flickr full-size image, ignore the EXIF data, I need to correct it).  PICT4113 by srosenow_98, on Flickr Looks like part of the ol' girl needs some sprucin' up!  PICT4111 by srosenow_98, on Flickr  PICT4112 by srosenow_98, on Flickr  PICT4093 by srosenow_98, on Flickr Interesting to note what a difference a day makes, compared to the photo in my post directly above, taken from the exact same spot. |
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 6, 2011 7:26:05 GMT -8
Hey all! New member here (I look forward to posting more, as I am a newfound ferry enthusiast). Took a recent crossing on the MV Kaleetan to Seattle on what couldn't be a better day and I thought I'd share. I'd have to say she's one of my favorites in the fleet. Welcome to the Forum! I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Kaleetan, probably because she was the big new shiny boat in the San Juans when I was little, and thus became my favorite. When you have time, go ahead an introduce yourself on this thread: ferriesbc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rrr&action=display&thread=3465&page=15 |
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 6, 2011 7:30:30 GMT -8
Excellent start - looks good so far. One thing to note: Kaleetan's original pilothouse windows did not slant forward. |
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Post by Barnacle on Jan 6, 2011 11:55:28 GMT -8
Excellent start - looks good so far. One thing to note: Kaleetan's original pilothouse windows did not slant forward. Whoops, he's right; they were vertical like the Hyak and Elwha's windows. (Also, the orange and blue stripes on the stack did not appear with the plain green stripe at the gunwale. 'Twas both or neither.) |
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jan 6, 2011 12:19:50 GMT -8
Excellent start - looks good so far. One thing to note: Kaleetan's original pilothouse windows did not slant forward. Whoops, he's right; they were vertical like the Hyak and Elwha's windows. (Also, the orange and blue stripes on the stack did not appear with the plain green stripe at the gunwale. 'Twas both or neither.) I know about the colors and the windows. Keep in mind, I'm not even finished yet!  I'm doing at least three different versions of the Kaleetan. One with the original windows, the other in the '80s "Rainbow" livery, and another in her current configuration (with elevator shaft). |
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 6, 2011 12:33:17 GMT -8
I know about the colors and the windows. Keep in mind, I'm not even finished yet! I'm doing at least three different versions of the Kaleetan. One with the original windows, the other in the '80s "Rainbow" livery, and another in her current configuration (with elevator shaft). Those should be great - can't wait to see the finished products. Are you going to model the hydraulic gates at the bow on the original version? |
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jan 6, 2011 12:49:41 GMT -8
I'd have to see photos of that to be able to model it. My recollections of riding the MV Kaleetan go as far back as the '80s, and I only remember the safety nets. (although I seem to recall early-WWE-ringside-style gates on the MV Kitsap at one time; I'll be modeling the Issaquah class next, BTW).
That was so many years ago.
I sorta miss that "Rainbow" paint scheme. IMHO, it's far more attractive than the standard Green, White and Black.
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Post by FNS on Jan 6, 2011 12:56:03 GMT -8
I know about the colors and the windows. Keep in mind, I'm not even finished yet! I'm doing at least three different versions of the Kaleetan. One with the original windows, the other in the '80s "Rainbow" livery, and another in her current configuration (with elevator shaft). Those should be great - can't wait to see the finished products. Are you going to model the hydraulic gates at the bow on the original version? I miss seeing those gates. The 1972 Jumbos and the six I-Class had them as well. I guess these were a maintenance hassle. Made them look smart, though. The KULSHAN had a disappearing bar barrier at each end and were used in her initial years here on Puget Sound until they gave way to chain barriers. Her North San Francisco Bay cousin CARQUINEZ had bar barriers as well as her San Diego workmates. |
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Post by FNS on Jan 7, 2011 0:37:07 GMT -8
Excellent start - looks good so far. One thing to note: Kaleetan's original pilothouse windows did not slant forward. Actually, the original windows do slant forward. Very slightly, though.  This photo on Page 113 of Harre Demoro's The Evergreen Fleet book shows the slight slant forward. This is the HYAK's wheelhouse on the Bremerton run in the early part of her career. It must have been really fun to be in this on her trials on San Diego Bay (and while the San Diego ferries were running then) and on her delivery voyage to Puget Sound. I just wonder what was in the minds of the riders aboard the San Diego ferries when these 382-foot monsters crossed their bows? Must have been an incredible sight for them! |
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jan 7, 2011 4:13:05 GMT -8
WOW. Thanks for that photo! Now I can model the wheelhouse fairly decently!
I would love to see what one of those wheelhouses looks like now.
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Post by Barnacle on Jan 7, 2011 11:22:07 GMT -8
Actually, the original windows do slant forward. Very slightly, though. Well, true enough. But honestly, it's so subtle as to be barely noticeable. |
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Post by umi_ryuzuki on Jan 9, 2011 17:35:31 GMT -8
Here are a couple of scanned photos that I took of the Kaleetan's bridge while she was in Drydock at Lake Union for her refit. The chairs were off to one side still in their plastic wrap. Aimee   . |
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Post by Barnacle on Jan 9, 2011 21:45:43 GMT -8
...Hi, Umi! Long time no contact... how's the model? (I'm the guy who tipped you off about the exhaust ports.)
Ugh, I'd forgotten about that narrow center window, the "old" configuration of the new windows (which are what we're looking at here). You really couldn't see much out of it. The newer configuration is much nicer.
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jan 10, 2011 0:02:03 GMT -8
Hey, um, you wouldn't happen to have more photos of the Kaleetan's refit, would you? Those are excellent photos, I must add!
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jan 17, 2011 4:18:32 GMT -8
Here's a little update on my 3D rendering of the M/V Kaleetan. I was unhappy with the way the No. 1 and No. 2 ends of the vessel turned out, so I threw the whole works out and started from scratch using Google Earth satellite imagery as a guide, plus a TON of photos I've found online both here, at marinetraffic.com, and GIS. It's a works-in-progress still, but it's coming along rather nicely.  Washington State Super Class ferry in SketchUp (work-in-progress) by srosenow_98, on Flickr |
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jan 24, 2011 0:30:25 GMT -8
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jan 25, 2011 23:24:01 GMT -8
Had an opportunity to get some closeup exterior shots of the MV Kaleetan today. I'd recently moved out of the Sequim area and relocated to Bremerton. Since it was my day off from my job, I decided to take a short drive to the naval museum park adjacent the Bremerton Ferry terminal. I was hoping to get some shots of the Kitsap on departure, but I was too late so I stayed around for the Kaleetan's 3:50PM arrival and subsequent departure at 4:20PM. There's a lot of pix here. I wish Flickr had an 800x600 pixel display setting for sharing these, but the only size I'm stuck with is 640x480. If you want to see the full-size pix, click the links to take you there. These photos were taken over the span of about three hours.  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr On approach to Bremerton, this photo was taken from a beachfront park a mile from the ferry terminal.  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr On approach to the Bremerton ferry dock, taken adjacent the terminal at a naval museum park.  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr Need I say, I am simply in awe at how large these vessels are when seen from this angle.  KING 5 News by srosenow_98, on Flickr Not a ferry, but I had taken notice to the KING5News photographer taking video of the arrival of the Kaleetan. I wonder if they were working a story on them?  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr Unloading her payload  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr No. 1 End wheelhouse and upper shelter deck.  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr And, a few departing shots!  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr |
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Jan 30, 2011 0:43:10 GMT -8
Went down to the Bremerton ferry dock again for more photos since the weather was a bit better a couple days ago. Also got a new camera so I thought I'd try it out. Here's more pix.  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr MV Kaleetan pulling out of Bremerton  MV Kaleetan End No. 1 by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr Taken while she was leaving the dock.  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr The next few were taken tonight while the Kaleetan made its 6:30 docking in Bremerton. She carried a light load on the inbound trip with only a few cars on the outer wings of the main car deck. Both 'tween decks were empty, even on the outbound trip back to Seattle.  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr Someone had left a cell phone in the galley, so the ferry was delayed slightly while its owner went to retrieve it. (I had heard the announcement over the P/A system from where I was standing)  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr Closeup of End No. 2 wheelhouse, upper shelter and main passenger decks.  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr Feel free to click the Flickr links above to see the full-size version, plus those I didn't post here. |
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Post by Steve Rosenow on Feb 3, 2011 2:11:30 GMT -8
You can never have too much Kaleetan!  MV Kaleetan at Bremerton. by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan No. 1 End vehicle deck by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan upper galley deck by srosenow_98, on Flickr (taken looking towards No. 1 End)  MV Kaleetan upper galley deck by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan No. 1 end by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan No. 2 End by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan No. 1 End lower shelter deck. by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan throwing wake by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan No. 1 End. by srosenow_98, on Flickr Is that a helm indicator? What does that thing serve? I saw it on the Walla Walla, too.  MV Kaleetan No. 1 End. by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan No. 1 End by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr (you can see where there used to be a window here, compare with the '80s photos above, you can see where that window was).  MV Kaleetan life ring by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan sun deck by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan sun deck by srosenow_98, on Flickr Taken looking towards No. 1 End and the Olympics in the distance.  MV Kaleetan Builder's Plaque by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan name plaque by srosenow_98, on Flickr The following pix were taken the next day (yesterday) from Bremerton's Boardwalk adjacent Slip 1.  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr A subtle difference in zoom from the photo above makes this one a more powerful photo, I believe.  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan departing Bremerton by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan departing Bremerton by srosenow_98, on Flickr  MV Kaleetan by srosenow_98, on Flickr Also, underneath the first passenger deck cabin window on the port side, No. 1 End, there's an object sticking out the side, and it appears to've deposited some black soot or debris on the side of the ship in that spot. Is that an exhaust port, or is there something else there that may have caught fire? Anyways, enjoy these pix! Stay tuned for more. I'm always looking for new angles to photograph this vessel. |
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Post by tom98250 on Feb 3, 2011 7:01:03 GMT -8
That gizmo is an inclinometer; it measures how far the vessel is heeling over or listing; this in return provides indication whether you should retrieve a life jacket--found under the seats, or in the overhead drop bins... |
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Post by Barnacle on Feb 3, 2011 7:58:36 GMT -8
That gizmo is an inclinometer; it measures how far the vessel is heeling over or listing; this in return provides indication whether you should retrieve a life jacket--found under the seats, or in the overhead drop bins... It should also be observed that many of them throughout the fleet are stuck... ;D |
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I'm doing at least three different versions of the Kaleetan. One with the original windows, the other in the '80s "Rainbow" livery, and another in her current configuration (with elevator shaft).
