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Post by Ferryman on Sept 23, 2007 21:31:24 GMT -8
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Post by Barnacle on Sept 24, 2007 10:36:23 GMT -8
Wow, those WSF ones are killer! I wonder whose navigating put the Klikitat up in dry-dock like that, and who is that ghostly white person pushing up underneath overhang of the hull? The ghostly white person is, obviously added in later... the "navigation" was done by Mother Nature herself. This picture was taken in 1991 when the Klickitat suffered a power failure as she was approaching Keystone Harbor. She wandered in to the beach just as the tide was going out. Captain Reis Joslyn was at the helm at the time, but I do believe was cleared of any accusations.
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Post by Retrovision on Mar 7, 2008 21:40:49 GMT -8
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Post by Kahloke on Mar 7, 2008 22:06:28 GMT -8
Those are some fantastic postcards! Thanks for sharing. Regarding the first Anacortes postcard, EvergreenFleet is the real expert here at distinguishing ferries, but I'll attempt a stab at it, and guess The Chippewa as the single-ender at the dock. I'm sure EvergreenFleet will correct me if I'm wrong ;D That one's a really great postcard. That pic must have been taken not long after they built the terminal out at Ship Harbor, which would place this picture in the early 60's. Before that, the old Anacortes Ferry Terminal was downtown at the end of Commercial Street, or so I heard.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Mar 7, 2008 22:32:11 GMT -8
That single-ended ferry is definitely is the Chippewa.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Mar 7, 2008 23:09:59 GMT -8
The one postcard of the super below mount rainier was taken from Ilahee State Park. I've taken a few pics near there and whoever took the picture had a high zoom lens.
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Post by EGfleet on Mar 8, 2008 9:26:27 GMT -8
Those are some fantastic postcards! Thanks for sharing. Regarding the first Anacortes postcard, EvergreenFleet is the real expert here at distinguishing ferries, but I'll attempt a stab at it, and guess The Chippewa as the single-ender at the dock. I'm sure EvergreenFleet will correct me if I'm wrong ;D That one's a really great postcard. That pic must have been taken not long after they built the terminal out at Ship Harbor, which would place this picture in the early 60's. Before that, the old Anacortes Ferry Terminal was downtown at the end of Commercial Street, or so I heard. It is indeed the Chippewa. ;D And I believe th Vashon is in the other slip. For some very odd reason this particular postcard was reprinted about a year or two ago. Copies are readily available at the Safeway in Anacortes.
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Post by EGfleet on Mar 8, 2008 9:35:47 GMT -8
Those are some fantastic postcards! Thanks for sharing. Regarding the first Anacortes postcard, EvergreenFleet is the real expert here at distinguishing ferries, but I'll attempt a stab at it, and guess The Chippewa as the single-ender at the dock. I'm sure EvergreenFleet will correct me if I'm wrong ;D That one's a really great postcard. That pic must have been taken not long after they built the terminal out at Ship Harbor, which would place this picture in the early 60's. Before that, the old Anacortes Ferry Terminal was downtown at the end of Commercial Street, or so I heard. Not at the end of Commercial...the old dock is now the dock for the Guemes ferry... which is at the end of I Avenue.
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Post by FNS on Mar 8, 2008 12:13:08 GMT -8
Those are some fantastic postcards! Thanks for sharing. Regarding the first Anacortes postcard, EvergreenFleet is the real expert here at distinguishing ferries, but I'll attempt a stab at it, and guess The Chippewa as the single-ender at the dock. I'm sure EvergreenFleet will correct me if I'm wrong ;D That one's a really great postcard. That pic must have been taken not long after they built the terminal out at Ship Harbor, which would place this picture in the early 60's. Before that, the old Anacortes Ferry Terminal was downtown at the end of Commercial Street, or so I heard. Not at the end of Commercial...the old dock is now the dock for the Guemes ferry... which is at the end of I Avenue. The ferry in this dock of this mid-1950s photo is the MV KLICKITAT. She was the only Steel-Electric to have louvers covering the officer quarters windows at End Number One. This made her an easy vessel to show differences between her and the MV NISQUALLY. This was taken before her late 1950s upgrade that widened her, giving her a higher vehicle deck, relocated steering guides, new railings, and eventually a complete refurbishment of her lounges giving passengers upholstered benches to sit on.
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Post by FNS on Mar 8, 2008 12:23:31 GMT -8
I couldn't find an appropriate thread from the last year atleast and these are anything but new, so I've created this "Postcards" thread for our posting needs... www.ferrypicsbygraham.fotopic.net/p48859859.html (Does anyone know the single ended vessel in the foreground? I'll pose this question to the WSF area followers as)The ferry in the foreground is definitely the MV CHIPPEWA. Behind her is definitely the MV VASHON (operating in her favorite territory). That long mountain in the background is Mount Constitution, Orcas Island, an unforgettable site!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 8, 2008 15:48:19 GMT -8
Hi FerryNutSeattle:
re Mount Constitution:
is it the mountain in background-left, background-centre, or background-right?
Thanks for the clarification.
I'm used to seeing that mountain from Tsawwassen; from the north.
Cheers!
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Post by FNS on Mar 8, 2008 16:55:50 GMT -8
Hi FerryNutSeattle: re Mount Constitution: is it the mountain in background-left, background-centre, or background-right? Thanks for the clarification. I'm used to seeing that mountain from Tsawwassen; from the north. Cheers! She is the magnificent one in the middle. Cypress Island is in the foreground to the right.
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Post by Kahloke on Mar 8, 2008 18:13:31 GMT -8
Ah yes, Mt. Constitution - one of my favourite mountains. The views from the top of the tower are unparalleled in the whole Gulf Islands/San Juan Islands region. Here's an interesting shot I took a couple of years ago as we were cruising up Swanson Channel on SOVI: Queen of Cumberland with a full view of Mt. Constitution in the background. I took this shot specifically for the rarity of getting a BC Ferry and Mt. Constitution in a shot together. Usually, I'm taking a picture of that mountain from somewhere in the San Juans. OK, I know this is a little off-topic.
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Post by FNS on Mar 8, 2008 18:29:27 GMT -8
Ah yes, Mt. Constitution - one of my favourite mountains. The views from the top of the tower are unparalleled in the whole Gulf Islands/San Juan Islands region. Here's an interesting shot I took a couple of years ago as we were cruising up Swanson Channel on SOVI: Queen of Cumberland with a full view of Mt. Constitution in the background. I took this shot specifically for the rarity of getting a BC Ferry and Mt. Constitution in a shot together. Usually, I'm taking a picture of that mountain from somewhere in the San Juans. OK, I know this is a little off-topic. This isn't really off topic at all. I'd buy this one if it was in post card form! The MV QUEEN OF CUMBERLAND is in decent shape as well.
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Post by bcfcbcsscollector on Mar 10, 2008 21:45:57 GMT -8
Anyone like to take a guess at the V class in this postcard and the location? There are two definite giveaways........OK, three if you include the geography.....
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Post by Retrovision on Mar 10, 2008 21:56:39 GMT -8
I'll leave the guessing about the vessel to those who can actually tell - I accidentally cheated - but for location I'd guess the background is, from left to right, Mount Galiano, entrance to Active Pass, Helen Point, Mayne Island and Village Bay Terminal out of sight to the right.
For those who didn't cheat, and I just now thought of: think of the bridge and location of sisters at the time.
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Post by Mirrlees on Mar 10, 2008 22:15:58 GMT -8
Queen of Saanich passing Village Bay, Mayne Island circa mid-`70's.
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Post by bcfcbcsscollector on Mar 11, 2008 8:20:19 GMT -8
We have a winner as far as the ship goes, but the locations are incorrect......nice guesses though!
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Post by bcfcbcsscollector on Mar 18, 2008 21:47:40 GMT -8
Wow, no takers. The locations are, Piers Island in foreground, Saltspring in background, taken from Swartz Bay, likely approaching berth 2, given the wake and direction of travel.
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Post by Retrovision on Mar 18, 2008 22:07:06 GMT -8
Wow, no takers. The locations are, Piers Island in foreground, Saltspring in background, taken from Swartz Bay, likely approaching berth 2, given the wake and direction of travel. I guess that I forgot to guess again; that would have been my second guess, the approach to Swartz Bay with Piers Island behind. Also this would be probably the easiest way to get this angle, making the guess that much more solid. Thanks for clarifying.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 20, 2008 13:05:52 GMT -8
Thanks, Mr. Orcas Native.
I really enjoy seeing pictures of ships like the Rosalie. Reminds me of the BC Union Steamships, in look.
Thanks for the nostalgia & history.
I also like the car-elevator on the front-deck of the City of Angeles.
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 14, 2008 10:40:57 GMT -8
We went to Prince Rupert (well actually it was Port Edward, a Rupert suburb) yesterday, for the Cannery Road Race. My son ran and won the 5 km event, while my wife & I went in walking events. The Cannery Road Race starts & finishes at the North Pacific Cannery, which is now a national historic site with many exhibits devoted to the fishing industry, and in particular, the fish canneries that once dotted BC's coast. The North Pacific Cannery has a gift shop, which sells, among other things, post cards. I grabbed (and paid a loonie for) a copy of a Queen of the North post card, which you see below. There are not very many places anymore where you can buy post cards of the QotN, or for that matter, any BC ferries in the old dogwood or expo livery. Post card obtained by JST from North Pacific Cannery gift shop, Port Edward, BC - 13 Sept 2008. Photographer - Mel Basaraba
The caption on the back of the card reads:
Queen of the North Sailing the Inside Passage British Columbia
The 'Queen of the North' gracefully sails by waterfalls, mountains, islands, fjords, lighthouses, and occasionally a Kermodei Bear, on its voyage between Prince Rupert and Port Hardy. There is planty to see and comfort aboard, that make sailing the Inside Passage memorable.
The card was printed in Milan, Italy.
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Post by Kahloke on Nov 1, 2008 16:23:49 GMT -8
A couple of BC Ferries postcards I found among my collection today - in Expo colours, too:
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Post by Mike C on Nov 7, 2008 13:08:27 GMT -8
Ah yes, those are two very popular postcard series from back in the '80's-'90's.
The BC Ferry Collector Series mainly featured, but not limited to the C's and the Spirits. Now I'm at school, so I can't check, but in this series I think I have a couple C's, I can't honestly remember.
The other series, from BC Ferries, featured all boats from all walks of life. Like the BC Ferry Collector Series, it entirely consisted of boats in the Expo scheme. From this series, I have the Queens of Victoria, Vancouver, Esquimalt, Saanich, and I think one of the Spirits.
BTW, I got all of these from Trains 2008....
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 18, 2009 12:37:09 GMT -8
When I was in Friday Harbor yesterday, I found a couple of postcards I thought I ought to have. I was a little surprised to find current postcards showing ferries from the "rainbow" colour scheme era. Both of these were quite popular postcards at the time (and maybe still are), so here you are: a very busy Friday Harbor ferry terminal with what looks to be MV Tillikum, and probably MV Nisqually at the docks, circa late 80's or early 90's. The boat on the left is certainly not Evergreen State - you can tell by the jog in the forward cabin windows from what looks to be around the same time frame (late 80's-early 90's), Kaleetan departing FH
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