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Post by Taxman on Dec 20, 2007 20:34:35 GMT -8
Clarification, the statement was that I had a question.
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Post by Nickfro on Jan 3, 2008 12:47:37 GMT -8
Well, since I noticed that the Coastal Renaissance was on her way to Horseshoe Bay, I decided to take a detour to check her out. Aside from the fact that I had to grab our 'experienced' office camera (a wee bit archaic!), it was a successful mission. Here is a shot of the CR rounding past Whytecliff Park with the Queen of Capilano on its way to Snug Cove in the background.  Queen of Surrey departing Horseshoe Bay for Langdale. The CR was waiting for the Surrey to leave, confirmed by the fact that I had plenty of time to make it from Whytecliff down into the Bay.  Coastal Renaissance entering Horseshoe Bay. (Still some snow on them mountains!)   Notice all the terminal staff on the catwalk!  Lastly, all the training staff peering off the side of the bridge as she comes into dock at Berth 1 in Horseshoe Bay.  NOTE: I resized all of these shots in photobucket to be 640x480. These look bigger than that. Any advice why? |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 3, 2008 12:53:40 GMT -8
Thanks for those shots, 'Nickfro'..! ;D
I don't see any issues with the pictures you posted as all of them are showing as 640x480...
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Post by Nickfro on Jan 3, 2008 13:05:02 GMT -8
Thanks for those shots, 'Nickfro'..! ;D I don't see any issues with the pictures you posted as all of them are showing as 640x480... Ah yes. . .they have resized now on my computer. I guess they come in larger on my own screen for some reason. Thanks Scott! |
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Post by Mill Bay on Jan 3, 2008 13:31:22 GMT -8
Woah! That's quite the dramatic entrance... Stormy skies, and she really churns up the water when she's coming into the berth.
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Post by Nickfro on Jan 3, 2008 13:43:38 GMT -8
Woah! That's quite the dramatic entrance... Stormy skies, and she really churns up the water when she's coming into the berth. Not only does she churn up the water, she really hums significantly louder than the original existing C's. Since it was its first time docking in H.S. Bay they really took their time entering Berth 1 but I don't think its volume will vary from today's entrance when it gets put in service! |
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jan 3, 2008 15:01:11 GMT -8
Thanks Nickfro and Chris. The CR sure looks good at Horseshoe Bay!
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 3, 2008 17:20:24 GMT -8
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Post by Dane on Jan 3, 2008 21:17:33 GMT -8
Great photos guys - I appreciate them a lot as I am sure many members do. I have been quite sick the last few days and was sad I didn't have the energy to head out there today (to HSB)  |
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 3, 2008 21:26:27 GMT -8
Thanks for going through the effort to get photos today, Scott and Nickfro.
It still seems so surreal to see one of these Super C's in Horseshoe Bay, and Departure Bay. For months when I've been sitting down at those terminals, I've been trying to picture in my mind of what one would look like as they round the corner.
Even though I've seen the pics of this now, I'm still looking forward to experiencing this up close and personal, at the warf in Horseshoe Bay.
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Post by Quatchi on Jan 3, 2008 23:35:27 GMT -8
When you say she hums louder than the C's do you mean the actual motors or the churning of the props? If you mean the actual motors that would be because she is electrically propelled unlike the C's which are directly powered By the diesels. If you mean the churning of the props I would beleive this is from the lack of cargo in the ship. It seems that she sits pretty high when theres no load in her, high enough that the props touch the surface. This could cause her to hum a little and also cause the large amount of churning.
My two cent on that matter
cheers,
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Post by Barnacle on Jan 4, 2008 7:55:14 GMT -8
Maybe the churning of the props is indicative of the boat being significantly heavier than her predecessors? I know the Jumbo Mark IIs are a lot heavier than their older sisters and don't handle the same at all.
(Anybody have deadweight tonnage comparison data? Remember that gross and net tonnage aren't the same as DWT...)
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 4, 2008 8:22:23 GMT -8
(Anybody have deadweight tonnage comparison data? Remember that gross and net tonnage aren't the same as DWT...) The Queen of Oak Bay, for instance, has a deadweight of 1,099 t. The Coastal Renaissance's deadweight is 1,770 t. The MV Wenatchee has 1,779 t of deadweight. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 4, 2008 16:23:17 GMT -8
Here are some pictures of the Renaissance's arrival at Departure Bay this afternoon...
More photos located here
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 4, 2008 16:41:44 GMT -8
Looks like the part containers have been taken off the upper car deck.
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Post by deepsea on Jan 4, 2008 17:25:50 GMT -8
Whoa, if you look carefully in the 4th photo from top down, you will see me standing at the end of the pier with the red building - Just at the front of the red house. I saw you taking the photos at HSB Nickfro - I just didn't know you were one of the "geeks"  |
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 4, 2008 17:41:41 GMT -8
Where? What building? I don't see you. Edit: Oh wait, this you?  |
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Post by FNS on Jan 4, 2008 17:43:40 GMT -8
Looks like the part containers have been taken off the upper car deck. Which brings up a good question to our friend in Germany: Are these going to be put on a stack train and railed across to the east coast for shipping back to Germany for placement aboard the MV COASTAL CELEBRATION? |
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Post by deepsea on Jan 4, 2008 17:55:40 GMT -8
Where? What building? I don't see you. The red building in the far left of the picture. Right off CR's starboard side. There is a long pier that leads from the park/road. I was standing a step, just before you start your way down to the water level dock/pier. The wooden structure with a crossbeam above my head. Kind of like mini ferry dockish. |
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 4, 2008 18:01:55 GMT -8
The red building in the far left of the picture. Right off CR's starboard side. There is a long pier that leads from the park/road. I was standing a step, just before you start your way down to the water level dock/pier. The wooden structure with a crossbeam above my head. Kind of like mini ferry dockish. Did I highlight you correctly in the picture above? |
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Post by deepsea on Jan 4, 2008 18:03:16 GMT -8
Yep, you did.
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 4, 2008 18:50:49 GMT -8
Thanks for going down to Departure Bay again today, Scott.
Apparently the Coquitlam has switched from Berth 2 to Berth 3 since I was there on Wednesday afternoon...
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Post by Nickfro on Jan 4, 2008 19:49:21 GMT -8
I saw you taking the photos at HSB Nickfro - I just didn't know you were one of the "geeks" Yep, that was me alright. I must have walked right by you down to the govt float dock to take some shots as it was docking in berth 1. It seems that every time I go and take some photos of the ferries it's one of the rainiest days of the month. Still worth it. ;D |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 4, 2008 19:58:24 GMT -8
Apparently the Coquitlam has switched from Berth 2 to Berth 3 since I was there on Wednesday afternoon... She switched this morning prior to the Renaissance's departure... Whether this movement was for the employee open house tomorrow or for some other reason, I am not sure... |
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Post by Curtis on Jan 5, 2008 0:16:18 GMT -8
Wow, Miss a Day and Miss Alot. Great Photos, Good to See that it says Victoria on the End Now Instead of Kingstown.
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