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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 28, 2017 18:44:56 GMT -8
Seaspan Reliant arriving at Swartz Bay from Tilbury Terminal. I am posting this photo to show Seaspan Reliant in service.  Seaspan Reliant by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 30, 2017 21:10:11 GMT -8
Seaspan Swift, seen near Swartz Bay with a load of trailers bound for Tilbury on the mainland - 27 July 2017  © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr
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Post by Starsteward on Jul 31, 2017 9:55:45 GMT -8
Seaspan Swift, seen near Swartz Bay with a load of trailers bound for Tilbury on the mainland - 27 July 2017 © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr Having a good look at this photo, dredged up a recurring 'what-if', thought in my 'elder brain. In the case of a major natural disaster where evacuations of multiple coastal communities was required, would the Seaspan vessels deck configurations be compatible with the docks at any/all of the BC Ferry terminals? Given the large deck capacity of the Seaspan vessels they could be a great resource if ever they were needed. Just wondering.  |
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Post by kampuniform on Aug 12, 2017 13:50:05 GMT -8
Seaspan Swift, seen near Swartz Bay with a load of trailers bound for Tilbury on the mainland - 27 July 2017 © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr Having a good look at this photo, dredged up a recurring 'what-if', thought in my 'elder brain. In the case of a major natural disaster where evacuations of multiple coastal communities was required, would the Seaspan vessels deck configurations be compatible with the docks at any/all of the BC Ferry terminals? Given the large deck capacity of the Seaspan vessels they could be a great resource if ever they were needed. Just wondering. Nope. We hate BC Ferries, and BC Ferries hates us. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 12, 2017 15:55:59 GMT -8
Nope. We hate BC Ferries, and BC Ferries hates us. When public and private sectors collide HERE |
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Post by Starsteward on Aug 13, 2017 9:31:28 GMT -8
Having a good look at this photo, dredged up a recurring 'what-if', thought in my 'elder brain. In the case of a major natural disaster where evacuations of multiple coastal communities was required, would the Seaspan vessels deck configurations be compatible with the docks at any/all of the BC Ferry terminals? Given the large deck capacity of the Seaspan vessels they could be a great resource if ever they were needed. Just wondering. Nope. We hate BC Ferries, and BC Ferries hates us. In the real world, Maritime Law and Civil Disaster responses would 'Trump' your 'hateful' position relevant to the economic relationship between these two companies. |
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Post by Neil on Aug 17, 2017 21:36:26 GMT -8
When Seaspan Swift grows up, she wants to be...  DSCF2457 by Neil Fawcett, on Flickr ...nah, I don't think so. (My picture isn't crooked. The tide was ebbing. ) |
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Post by kampuniform on Aug 21, 2017 6:16:41 GMT -8
Nope. We hate BC Ferries, and BC Ferries hates us. In the real world, Maritime Law and Civil Disaster responses would 'Trump' your 'hateful' position relevant to the economic relationship between these two companies. It took years of careful study and engineering to configure our new ferries to our resources. In the real world, reconciling emotions with facts is a nebulous proposition at best. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 21, 2017 6:51:56 GMT -8
In the real world, Maritime Law and Civil Disaster responses would 'Trump' your 'hateful' position relevant to the economic relationship between these two companies. It took years of careful study and engineering to configure our new ferries to our resources. In the real world, reconciling emotions with facts is a nebulous proposition at best. I read the reply a few times, and I'm still not quite sure what it means. I think though that the writer has some deep issues against BC Ferries and a short reply isn't adequate for us to understand what the situation is. Perhaps this is therapy? LOL ps: we welcome discussion. If there are issues, please enlighten us with enough detail for us to understand where you're coming from and why you see things the way that you do. |
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 22, 2017 7:22:08 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 30, 2017 18:45:09 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 16, 2017 21:38:33 GMT -8
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Post by Chris City on Sept 24, 2017 15:25:56 GMT -8
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Post by Chris City on Oct 4, 2017 17:34:54 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 4, 2017 17:46:21 GMT -8
That is a great view angle. Thanks for that. Is that a "Get in & get out quickly before someone tells you to leave" photo spot, or is it ok to linger a bit? - I'm thinking of the timelapse possibilities while a ship is being unloaded & loaded. |
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Post by Chris City on Oct 4, 2017 18:20:21 GMT -8
That is a great view angle. Thanks for that. Is that a "Get in & get out quickly before someone tells you to leave" photo spot, or is it ok to linger a bit? - I'm thinking of the timelapse possibilities while a ship is being unloaded & loaded. Thanks Mike! I noticed my previous photo of Seaspan Greg from this spot had been lost in the photobucket mess so I wanted to replace it. This is definitely one of those "get in and get out quickly photos" but it's such an awesome view I can't resist. It's an active quarry but whenever I've gone in it's obviously been closed. I'd love to see one of your timelapse shoots from there so I'm hoping you're feeling brave! |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 6, 2017 18:21:27 GMT -8
I spy an LNG tanker trailer in the Seaspan yard. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 17, 2017 19:49:44 GMT -8
When I was on Queen of Alberni at the end of August 2017, I wanted to enjoy some time at one of the large window-holes on the main vehicle deck. I pointed my camera towards the Greater Vancouver area, and shot a bunch of video zoomed-in.
I thought it might be interesting for the scenery zipping by. But I found that I inadvertently captured one of the new Seaspan Ferries ships heading down river and into the strait. So that Seaspan Swift-or-Reliant appearance is my purpose in posting this video.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 30, 2017 20:56:12 GMT -8
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Post by Chris City on Oct 30, 2017 21:22:27 GMT -8
Is Carrier Princess relief vessel now or retired? Retired. |
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Post by WettCoast on Nov 8, 2017 14:46:20 GMT -8
Seaspan Swift passing Georgina Point Light @ the north entrance to Active Pass - 8 November 2017. Mt Baker forms a nice backdrop.  © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 10, 2017 21:41:30 GMT -8
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Post by Chris City on Nov 26, 2017 17:17:24 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 26, 2017 18:13:12 GMT -8
A cluster of ferries, from left: Mayne Queen, Queen of Cumberland, Seaspan Swift, Coastal Inspiration. Tres Magnifique ! Galiano Bluffs was a fantastic perch for you. |
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Post by Chris City on Nov 26, 2017 19:08:37 GMT -8
Tres Magnifique ! Galiano Bluffs was a fantastic perch for you. Thank you Mike! I was pretty happy when I was watching the scene unfold, if only the Olympic Mountains were clear.... |
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