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Post by Curtis on Mar 10, 2009 11:31:28 GMT -8
Anyone notice that the Temporary Fixture that kept the stern ramp in place while in dock has been removed? The reason of course, because of dock modifications at the northern terminals.
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Post by ProudCanuck on Mar 10, 2009 11:58:03 GMT -8
Yes, I noticed that right away. Below is a comparison from the time she left Deas 2 weeks ago. Right now there is a crane at the stern of the NorAd at Deas, so Deas Pacific is very likely working on the ramp modification. I had a feeling that the ramp structure removal would be one of the reasons it was going to be at Esquimalt. Another reason, and probably has something to do with why it was towed was there was work done on the rudders while in drydock.
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Post by ProudCanuck on Mar 10, 2009 12:05:55 GMT -8
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Post by Mill Bay on Mar 10, 2009 17:16:19 GMT -8
Notice how in Karl's photo there seems to be some sort of dent in the overhanging roof of the aft lounge. I'm gonna say that's the damage left from when the Van bonked my head the other day.
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Post by coastalcody on Mar 11, 2009 14:04:20 GMT -8
My goodness, from the rear, the Norad is one ugly looking girl.
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Post by Mill Bay on Mar 11, 2009 14:17:31 GMT -8
My goodness, from the rear, the Norad is one ugly looking girl. No doubt... they should at least pain the ramp white so that it doesn't draw your attention like a knocked out tooth.
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Post by Canucks on Mar 18, 2009 17:37:48 GMT -8
A few photos from today. She looks really strange in this picture. Enjoy!
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Mar 18, 2009 19:02:23 GMT -8
A couple photos to add of the NorEx that were taken today. I took these from the 3:00 and 5:00 sailings of the Coastal Renaissance...
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Post by Canucks on Mar 19, 2009 18:25:15 GMT -8
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Post by DENelson83 on Mar 20, 2009 14:05:36 GMT -8
Wow... A little blustery in the Bay, don'tcha think?
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Post by WettCoast on Mar 20, 2009 16:03:17 GMT -8
My goodness, from the rear, the Norad is one ugly looking girl. Take a look from the front - it's even worse... DOT photo ©
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Post by Mill Bay on Mar 20, 2009 18:05:17 GMT -8
My goodness, from the rear, the Norad is one ugly looking girl. Take a look from the front - it's even worse... DOT photo ©The front is actually a little debatable: depending on the angle and the light, it can look nice, and a full side view is almost debatable about whether it looks nice, but a stern view will have you wanting to wash your eyes out with peroxide. After you look at it, you might never want to look at anything ever again.
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Post by Balfour on Mar 24, 2009 22:04:18 GMT -8
Here is a montage from a trip on the Queen of Prince Rupert I did last week... Bella Bella at 4AM in the snow... Klemtu The Inside Passage Queen of Prince Rupert at Skidegate Arriving at Prince Rupert Enjoy!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 25, 2009 5:32:32 GMT -8
Here is a montage from a trip on the Queen of Prince Rupert I did last week... Klemtu Enjoy! Thanks for those photos. The winter-scenes are wonderful, as I'm so accustomed to seeing these areas in summertime only. Thanks for the pic of the Klemtu big-house.
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Post by ProudCanuck on Mar 25, 2009 7:19:24 GMT -8
Here is a montage from a trip on the Queen of Prince Rupert I did last week... Klemtu The Inside Passage Enjoy! Awesome photos... what camera do you have?... the quality is quite vivid.
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Post by Balfour on Mar 25, 2009 7:53:41 GMT -8
I use a Canon SX10 IS. Just bought it about 3 weeks ago.
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Post by Starsteward on Mar 25, 2009 15:17:05 GMT -8
Great photos Coastal Skier! Wow, the rust on the forward area is ugly! How did you find the general condition of the interior of the ship? Will be waiting with baited breath as I am today beginning to pack my bags for my round- trip on the QPR this coming week-end. I am also doing 2, yes kids...2 round trips to Skidegate/Prince Rupert before the final trip South the QPR will ever make, leaving Prince Rupert, Tuesday March 31. I've never been on that part of the run and figured rather than spending a day and a half in a hotel in Rupert I may as well be onboard the ship, sailing and enjoying her last days of active service. Planning on taking video, digital and 35mm images during the entire trip and hope to post some while enroute and definitely when I get home. ( Makes a note to take some marine white paint in the baggage, can't have the old girl looking like that )
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 25, 2009 18:25:48 GMT -8
I use a Canon SX10 IS. Just bought it about 3 weeks ago. I've got the same camera. I really like it.
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Post by Balfour on Mar 25, 2009 19:19:37 GMT -8
Great photos Coastal Skier! Wow, the rust on the forward area is ugly! How did you find the general condition of the interior of the ship? The Interior is very well kept and her crew take great pride in maintaining her. You will find that she is a very cozy ship to be on with a very welcoming friendly crew.
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Post by DENelson83 on Mar 25, 2009 19:47:36 GMT -8
Great photos Coastal Skier! Wow, the rust on the forward area is ugly! I think the term here is fo'c's'le (forecastle).
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Post by Starsteward on Mar 25, 2009 19:58:24 GMT -8
Thanks for that Coastal Skier. I know the QPR very well, as she was basically my second home from 1967-1971. Went through the Haddington Reef grounding and also experienced the role of 'rescuer' when we went to the aid of the MV Taku when she ran into West Kinahan Island, July 29,1970. Glad to hear the crew takes pride in keeping the ship in fine shape. While the new Coastals have their own attributes, and it looks as if the Nor Ex is a fine ship, once one has served on a ship for any length of time, that ship becomes part of your soul. Looking forward, although with some trepidation to Saturday evening, when I go aboard the QPR for the first time in 38 years.
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Post by WettCoast on Mar 25, 2009 22:24:53 GMT -8
I am also doing 2, yes kids...2 round trips to Skidegate/Prince Rupert before the final trip South the QPR will ever make, leaving Prince Rupert, Tuesday March 31. Perhaps you missed the item on the Northern Adventure thread. The QPR has a reprieve. It will contimue in service to at least mid April until the NorAd is ready. For more info see: ferriesbc.proboards20.com/index.cgi?board=generaltalk&action=display&thread=2615&page=10replies 227 and beyond...
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Post by Starsteward on Mar 26, 2009 19:42:48 GMT -8
Thanks for the heads-up, Coastal. Apparently I must have 'missed the memo' as it were, lol Oh well, that news isn't bad, I'll just have to put an * beside the trip afterall. And yes DE Nelson, I believe your terminology is correct
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Post by Quatchi on Mar 27, 2009 10:42:05 GMT -8
Well, earlier this week I was awarded the privilege of visiting the Queen of Chilliwack While in Drydock in Esquimalt. So, Wednesday afternoon Donella and myself went over to the Esquimalt Graving Dock and were given a tour of the ship while she was high and dry. The trip started with me catching the 1:00pm sailing to Swartz Bay, witch was boring. Then I picked up Donella at a Tim Horton's in Esquimalt. We then went over to EGD where the guard couldn't find my name and had a hard time letting me in. Eventually he let us in and we drove over to the BCF trailer. After meeting Paul, he took use down into the dock, where we saw her in an awkward position, high and dry. Paul took us over to the EGD's plaques and we took a look at those. We then boarded the ship via an overhead walkway that lead from the yard surface right onto deck 4 above the main passenger deck. From there we walked through the ship and down to the car deck. Paul took us up another stair about half way up where there is a small hatch that allows access to the chain locker. Then we headed through the open bow doors and then down some scaffolding onto the drydock work surface. About half way down we started to realize how big her hull was. Once down there I turned around and realized just how much bigger she is when you can see all of her. While she is in drydock they pull out all the anchor chain to see what condition it is in and repaint the length links. And the anchors at the end of the chain. There was a portie-pottie on the work surface as well. we then started to work our way around the hull in a counter clockwise direction. The No. 1 end Starboard RAD. Donella got this one and it later turned out it looks like I am marking my territory. Feeling her up. I am the incredible hulk. New anodes to be installed. At some point this year they hit the wing wall quit hard at Saltery bay and smashed up the starboard stabilizing fin. So they were replacing it. They were also replacing the pressure seals between the RAD and the Propellers. Some of the Propellers had been removed. These are skewed blades, she has one set of these. And these are cupped blades, shes had 4 sets of these. Working our way around. Opening to a sea chest. After looking around below the hull we went looking around below decks in the machinery space, Paul showed us around. I didn't take many pictures as I had already seen most of this before. He then asked if we would like to meet the new chief engineer. So we walked into the control room and it turns out that it was harry from the Queen of Tsawwassen. So we ended up down there for almost an hour chatting and I showed them the videos of my model RADs and they were very impressed. We then made our way all the way to the top to the top of the funnel. You have to go outside to get to it and climb up a bunch of ladders. it isn't as easy as the Spaulding ships. She has Airchime Horns The Nerds. We then made our way down and up to the parking lot. Donella took more pictures than me. Turned out to be a great trip, and they were doing quite a bit of work to her. They were superchlorinating the freshwater tanks, they completely sandblasted the hull and are refinishing it with epoxy paints and anti fowling paint, they are repainting the bilges, adding a new structure tot he bow and stern so she can dock in European berths and touching up her paint all over. It was very nice too meet a bunch of the guys from Deas and the engineering crew. Thanks a lot guys for a memorable afternoon. Cheers,
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Post by Curtis on Mar 27, 2009 11:30:46 GMT -8
Excellent summary of this trip. Opportunity doesn't come along often. Thanks for sharing the photos, Brett! Probably some of if not the only photos we've ever seen of the Chilliwack's hull.
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