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Post by Neil on Jun 18, 2009 21:41:31 GMT -8
Neil: are those wooden chairs / bench in the left foreground of your picture? They look like something you'd see in a park. And it's good to know that there was a porta-john on the ferry, even if it was mounted on a truck. One of the wooden seats is engraved with 'Hornby Island'. The organic touch. Spiffy new grey deck, and all you see is the porta-pottie. Sheesh.
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Post by Mill Bay on Jun 18, 2009 21:49:41 GMT -8
Neil: are those wooden chairs / bench in the left foreground of your picture? They look like something you'd see in a park. And it's good to know that there was a porta-john on the ferry, even if it was mounted on a truck. Thanks for living the Kahloke for all of us. ;D O.k.... after seeing the pictures, I think that they should retire certain ferry names, just like they do hockey numbers. Whoever was randomly picking the little ping-pong balls out of the bingo machine when naming the department of highways K-barges obviously never did meet the original Kahloke. The disgrace of hauling portable toilets! Honestly... way to tarnish a distinguished name. Kahloke should be hanging from the rafters somewhere, not painted on the side of a K-barge.
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Post by Curtis on Jun 18, 2009 22:47:54 GMT -8
Personally, I agree and disagree. It should have been retired when the original Kahloke was renamed the Langdale Queen. It also sounds more appropriate for one of those new Island Home WSF Ferries. (Kahloke Quillayute and Bainbridge sound good to anyone?...)
After doing a bit of quick research, the word "Kahloke" is a Chinook-Jargon word for "Swan." (sure doesn't look like an appropriate name for a "K" Barge) Probably the only defense for using Kahloke as her name (aside from the obvious "K" Class naming scheme) is that the Chinook-Jargon language was used throughout the area of modern day Oregon, Washington State, BC and Alaska. This might be why the first Kahloke wasn't renamed when she moved up to BC. Then again, none of the Canadian-operated Blackball vessels were ever renamed until they sailed under the Dogwood Flag.
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Post by Nick on Jun 18, 2009 23:53:47 GMT -8
Then again, none of the Canadian-operated Blackball vessels were ever renamed until they sailed under the Dogwood Flag. Not entirely.... the Chinook was renamed Chinook II upon arrival in Canada. That's just nitpicking though....
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Jun 19, 2009 4:41:19 GMT -8
Personally, I agree and disagree. It should have been retired when the original Kahloke was renamed the Langdale Queen. It also sounds more appropriate for one of those new Island Home WSF Ferries. (Kahloke Quillayute and Bainbridge sound good to anyone?...) After doing a bit of quick research, the word "Kahloke" is a Chinook-Jargon word for "Swan." (sure doesn't look like an appropriate name for a "K" Barge) Probably the only defense for using Kahloke as her name (aside from the obvious "K" Class naming scheme) is that the Chinook-Jargon language was used throughout the area of modern day Oregon, Washington State, BC and Alaska. Well that, and the fact the ugly duckling turned out to be the swan...maybe she'll grow up one day...
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Post by EGfleet on Jun 19, 2009 10:43:25 GMT -8
Then again, none of the Canadian-operated Blackball vessels were ever renamed until they sailed under the Dogwood Flag. Not entirely.... the Chinook was renamed Chinook II upon arrival in Canada. That's just nitpicking though.... Something that really vexed Captain Peabody, from what I've read. It seems that someone in B.C. owned a vessel named "Chinook" and when Peabody contacted said individual and asked him if he would be willing to change the name of his vessel, the answer was a very firm no. Irked, Peabody was forced to put the II after the name--though you'll be hard pressed to find it listed as Chinook II on any of the printed materials from Black Ball. It seemed it remained a bone of contention forever after, and Peabody was going to call it Chinook one way or another, even if he couldn't do it officially.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 20, 2009 20:28:46 GMT -8
From Neck Point park in Nanaimo:
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 27, 2009 1:25:00 GMT -8
Photos from a Route-30 trip on June 26 2009 (8:15pm trip on C'Inspiration): Sunset progression: --------- A commonly seen ship in the strait: -------------------- SOBC arrival at Tsawwassen at 2235 hours: I love that sky... SOBC in trouble
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jun 27, 2009 10:34:36 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 27, 2009 16:20:49 GMT -8
From June 26/09: Quinsam crossing in front of Harmac mill, nicely back-lit by the evening sun (some 93 million miles away): When ferries meet, are they discreet? Well they are out and proudly showing their pride in 3-boat service on Route 2. Looking fabulous.... What does Tsawwassen Terminal look like at 10:45pm? The sun is still 93 million miles away, but for some reason isn't available to back-light my photo. So I've artificially lightened my photo with coffee-mate. That's Bowen Queen in berth #1.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jun 28, 2009 9:42:38 GMT -8
A few photos from my route 5 9 and 1 trip Friday afternoon/evening C Cel arriving at Swartz Bay Queen of New West passing Sturdies Bay, ahh I remember when this would be the Queen of Vancouver! C Cel passing Sturdies Bay Carrier Princess following the Mayne Queen through active pass SOBC on route to Swartz Bay Queen of New West crossing Georgia Strait Infinity passing Tsawwassen Termainal around 8:30pm same one Scott and Mike saw from the Inspiration
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2009 14:19:22 GMT -8
Nice pictures Cadmunkey and Flugel. one of your pictures flugel named "A commonly seen ship in the strait" thats the ITB tugboat the Island Tugger with one of their oil barges.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 28, 2009 17:51:49 GMT -8
Nice pictures Cadmunkey and Flugel. one of your pictures flugel named "A commonly seen ship in the strait" thats the ITB tugboat the Island Tugger with one of their oil barges. Thanks Kieran. I had assumed it was a Van Island Tug&Barge item, but I didn't look closely enough to be sure. Thanks for your identification. I assume from your avatar that you like tug boats, or at least know lots about them. Just like ferries, you see the same ones over-and-over in the strait. I also see the same names over-and-over on SiiTech.
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Post by landlocked on Jun 28, 2009 19:53:25 GMT -8
I hate to be a party pooper, but that looks more like the Arctic Hooper with one of the Van Isle barges. While the Tugger is the 'big sister' to the Arctic Hooper and Arctic Taglu, apparently they have put little wheelhouses about the main one now. The Taglu appears to have been painted white, while the Hooper looks like it's still raw aluminum with the main stacks extended above it.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jun 29, 2009 0:09:13 GMT -8
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Post by Canucks on Jun 29, 2009 8:55:12 GMT -8
Awesome photos Scott! The last one is especially neat with the sun shining on different parts.
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Post by Balfour on Jun 29, 2009 21:11:54 GMT -8
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jul 2, 2009 21:53:14 GMT -8
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Post by Ferryman on Jul 4, 2009 21:33:13 GMT -8
Rare sight: Coastal Renaissance using Berth 3 at Departure Bay for once. Yup, my weekly commutes are becoming tiresome with the same routine every trip. Also, from today: The Queen of Oak Bay finishing up her 12:55pm sailing at Horseshoe Bay.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2009 7:21:58 GMT -8
I hate to be a party pooper, but that looks more like the Arctic Hooper with one of the Van Isle barges. While the Tugger is the 'big sister' to the Arctic Hooper and Arctic Taglu, apparently they have put little wheelhouses about the main one now. The Taglu appears to have been painted white, while the Hooper looks like it's still raw aluminum with the main stacks extended above it. Very good notice the Arctic hooper. Has the extended bridge didn't think it was the tug. as many times as I have seen the hooper. Sorry folks Wrong tug . There sister ships. www.mikezelt-photography.com/My_Albums/Pages/Tugs_Album_1.html#15
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2009 7:29:08 GMT -8
I noticed a picture with two tugs I know of as well from one of Karl's photos. The large tug pulling the lafarge barge is the Allison Nicole. The little Canadian logging tug is one of many catherwood tugs the sea imp XII.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jul 6, 2009 12:32:11 GMT -8
Here are a few photos from a trip I did yesterday... Nothing too interesting to note other than the Coastal Inspiration used berth 5 instead of 3 at Tsawwassen for her 10:45 sailing. It was very windy at the time and while using 5, the CI slammed quite hard into the long wingwall while trying to navigate herself into the terminal. On her way to Duke Point, she hit the starboard side of her bow on the point of the wingwall along berth 5 due to the wind. Other than the wind, it was fun watching the thunderstorm up ahead in the distance as we sailed up the strait. Coastal Celebration at Berth 5, Tsawwassen. (10:00 AM sailing)
Coastal Celebration at Berth 5, Tsawwassen. (10:00 PM sailing)
Coastal Inspiration at Berth 5, Tsawwassen.
View aft on the Coastal Inspiration.
More located here.
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Post by lmtengs on Jul 6, 2009 12:40:23 GMT -8
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Post by DENelson83 on Jul 6, 2009 22:47:00 GMT -8
Where'd you get that high-quality sign image, Scott?
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Post by Dane on Jul 15, 2009 18:17:01 GMT -8
For a few weeks Rte 1 and Rte 30 have switched berths at Tsawwassen. Rte 1 is in 3, 30 in 5. I asked around about what's going on and there was no (reasonable/good) answer. For awhile, three or four weeks ago, they were doing work which prevented a Coastal from going into 3 or 5 (depending on the day), but it would appear that has been completed and the crane & barges are working away at 4. CI in 5, SoVI in 3. SoVI in Berth 3. Work at Berth 4, CI in the background. 5 hours later, the CI is back at Berth 5. This boat followed the CI & CC filming. Enjoying a lovely day on Deck 7. Queen of New Westminster, who at the moment of the photo is sounding her now lovely ship's whistle. All shots 15 Jul 09
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