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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jul 8, 2013 21:23:37 GMT -8
Stupid Golden Ears Bridge! Bring back the Albion Ferries! Those were neat little ferries across the river. Only got to ride them a few time. I will never use the Golden Ears Bridge! The Golden Ears Bridge made that photo of the Klatawa and Kulleet possible.  |
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Post by Cable Cassidy on Jul 9, 2013 6:52:47 GMT -8
Stupid Golden Ears Bridge! Bring back the Albion Ferries! Those were neat little ferries across the river. Only got to ride them a few time. I will never use the Golden Ears Bridge! Take a deep breathe, and exhale. Feeling better now? |
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Post by paulvanb on May 26, 2015 22:43:32 GMT -8
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Post by hullnumbers on Jun 20, 2017 21:25:25 GMT -8
I have a question on klatawa and Kuleet, in 1985 the BC Minstry of Transportation and Highways transferred all 14 ferries to BC Ferries but klatawa and Kuleet make 16. Translink did not exist till 1998. So, who owned these two ferries between 1985 to 1998?
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Post by Dane on Jun 20, 2017 22:26:55 GMT -8
Highways kept them as fresh water boats. But, at some point BC Transit took over day to day operation. I think, but have no evidence, that this was 1995 when the first major change was made to BC Transit to form the consolidated management / governance model that would create Translink legislatively in 1998 (and functionally in 1999).
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Post by hullnumbers on Jun 21, 2017 16:36:50 GMT -8
I see, thanks. |
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Post by Neil on Apr 17, 2018 22:20:34 GMT -8
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Post by Scott on Apr 19, 2018 20:52:39 GMT -8
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Post by ProudCanuck on Jun 25, 2018 13:28:46 GMT -8
I have just returned from being out of town for a month and noticed that the former Albion ferries are now back on the Fraser and moored offshore from Blue Water Systems just off Hwy 17 west of the Alex Fraser Bridge.
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Post by Mike on Jun 25, 2018 15:20:31 GMT -8
I have just returned from being out of town for a month and noticed that the former Albion ferries are now back on the Fraser and moored offshore from Blue Water Systems just off Hwy 17 west of the Alex Fraser Bridge. ...and here is a photo of the Kulleet that I took on Friday evening. the Klatawa is in a spot that is only really visible from the the shoulder of Highway 17.  M/V Kulleet moored near the Alex Fraser Bridge by Michael, on Flickr |
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Post by dave2 on Jun 25, 2018 20:24:04 GMT -8
I have just returned from being out of town for a month and noticed that the former Albion ferries are now back on the Fraser and moored offshore from Blue Water Systems just off Hwy 17 west of the Alex Fraser Bridge. Took the Kulleet to summer camp on Thetis Island many times in the 1970s. |
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Post by Neil on Jul 18, 2018 17:54:05 GMT -8
Latest update, thanks to the July edition of Western Mariner magazine.
The Kulleet and Klatawa are now owned (as noted by Scott back in April) by Diversified Marine of Halfmoon Bay, "for use servicing fish farms on the west coast of Vancouver Island." Canadian Maritime Engineering in Nanaimo has overhauled Klatawa, and was expected to be doing Kulleet this month. It looks like a considerable refit; I guess the twins were in good enough shape mechanically and structurally to make a long term investment.
I won't get into my opinions on sea-based fish farms, but it would appear that the ex-Albion ferries will be in operation for a fair while yet, in their new lives.
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Post by Mike on Aug 22, 2018 14:42:55 GMT -8
Here's a photo I meant to post last month. The Klatawa moored at the Blue Water Systems facility, near the Alex Fraser Bridge. It's paint is far more weathered than it's sister, but it appeared to have a freshly painted hull. Taken on July 7, 2018. Both ships have since departed, presumably to begin their new life.  M/V Klatawa moored in the Fraser River, near the Alex Fraser Bridge by Michael, on Flickr |
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Post by Shane on Mar 4, 2021 15:16:48 GMT -8
![]() Spotted the Klatawa (Now named Marena Mac) moored at a fish farm just south of Saltery Bay while hiking this afternoon. Excuse the not-so-great cell phone pic. Attachments:
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Post by grk2 on Jun 8, 2021 21:47:59 GMT -8
I am fairly certain I spotted these two vessels southbound under tow off Long Beach on June 7. In the evening of June 8 I saw them once again in Victoria’s inner harbour heading towards Point Hope Shipyards.
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Post by Dane on Jun 10, 2021 19:53:45 GMT -8
I am fairly certain I spotted these two vessels southbound under tow off Long Beach on June 7. In the evening of June 8 I saw them once again in Victoria’s inner harbour heading towards Point Hope Shipyards. Just rode by Point Hope - they're both there. One is high & dry and one pier side. I'll grab a photo this weekend. |
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Post by firewolf95 on Dec 15, 2021 22:40:51 GMT -8
Klitsa's window of opportunity to run again on the Albion route is growing smaller every day. That darn toll bridge is just sprouting up, almost as if someone is building it!  I have serious doubts that she will ever run service on that route again before the Albion route is phased out in favour of the GEB. I woke up a dead thread just to say three letters: LOL. Honestly, I wish I had gotten the chance to take the Albion ferries, however they're always on my mind when I fly over the bridge deck. It truly does give a beautiful view of the tricities and mountains, and of course the mighty working Fraser River. Edit: and of course I'm glad the old k barges got a second lease on life, it's nice to hear and absolutely a change from the norm for decommissioned ferries. |
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Post by Shane on Jul 20, 2023 22:05:49 GMT -8
Marena Mac (formerly Klatawa) sighting at Gold River today. Attachments:
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Post by dogwoodenthusiast on Jul 31, 2023 15:14:31 GMT -8
Just found this photo of the Kulleet, which I understand now is the Nelson Mac. It was from October 10, 2022, southbound under tow in the lower Johnstone Strait (the tug is just out of the photo).   |
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I have serious doubts that she will ever run service on that route again before the Albion route is phased out in favour of the GEB.
