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Post by Scott on Jan 25, 2008 16:33:17 GMT -8
From that image, doesn't it look like passengers will embark and disembark the CR via the "bridge wing"? That area would normally be off limits to passengers.
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Post by Nickfro on Jan 25, 2008 16:42:32 GMT -8
The skywalk, as shown in that picture, is in its fully retracted position. You are right, though, as I'm not sure if it can extend all the way beyond the bridge deck area to those gates that you can see in the picture. Alternative: use the Berth 3 skywalk when the CR is in Berth 2. I think it can swing around and extend enough to land on a vessel.
Unfortunately, PNW, I did not see whether they lowered the vehicle ramp(s) this time around. I'd think they would, but don't want to lead you towards a false answer.
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jan 25, 2008 19:08:23 GMT -8
I remember clearly that all ends are interchangeable according to Markus. The doors to the wings and pickle fork type extensions will open once the ferry is docked and they embark there.
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 25, 2008 20:01:29 GMT -8
Excellent photos, Nickfro! It still seems very surreal to me to be seeing a Super C-Class at Horseshoe Bay. For months I've been trying to picture it in my mind whenever I'm down there. I would have gone down there myself as well today, if I didn't have to work so darn much and if I had a functioning camera. Either ends of the ship, are interchangable for which end it docks at, for matching up the skywalk. A gate is positioned right near the ends of the pickle forks for the Mainland side, and there are gates on the public side of the wall separating the bridge wing from the promenade decks. Another interesting to note, is that the #2 end is labelled as the Departure Bay (Island) end. The #2 end is labelled as the Horseshoe Bay (Mainland) end on the C-Class. That is what the signs on the passenger decks had labelled them as. It's also normal for the Berth 2 skywalk to be hyperextended to reach the deck of the Ferry. This is because all 3 berths are staggered. Berth 1 and 2 share the same walkway leading to the skywalk. This had to be built in a way for the Berth 1 ramp to reach the Queen of Capilano outer deck, and reach a C-Class picklefork deck. If a C-Class docks in Berth 1, the skywalk will be placed on the sundeck (deck 6) instead of deck 5 ( where the picklefork decks are).  |
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Post by WettCoast on Jan 25, 2008 21:48:45 GMT -8
I have seen many good CR photos to date. This is among the very best. Thanks for making the effort and sharing Nickfro!  |
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 25, 2008 22:11:42 GMT -8
Uh, something doesn't look right in that last C-class picture...  |
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 25, 2008 22:17:37 GMT -8
Uh, something doesn't look right in that last C-class picture... The photo is of the Queen of Oak Bay, and what you're pointing out is the elevator machinery room on top of the #2 end solarium. This is so there is elevator access up to the sundeck on deck 6. This was a modification done during the MLU. The elevator on the #1 however still only reaches the passenger deck, on deck 5. There is an identical machinery room on the Queen of Surrey in the same place. The elevators were also extended up to the sundeck on the remaining C-Class. Except the Cowichan had hers extended on her first MLU in 1996. |
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 25, 2008 22:26:35 GMT -8
I see. Weird, it doesn't seem to be visible in this photo. Must just be a result of the camera angle. |
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 25, 2008 22:29:28 GMT -8
I see. Weird, it doesn't seem to be visible in this photo.I can see it in that photo. It's just not anywhere near as obvious, and blends in with the rest of the ship at that angle. It's basically right behind the starboard side spotlight (the bow being the side that's pointed toward the photographer) just above the bridge. |
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Post by Nickfro on Jan 28, 2008 12:47:24 GMT -8
Excellent photos, Nickfro! It still seems very surreal to me to be seeing a Super C-Class at Horseshoe Bay. For months I've been trying to picture it in my mind whenever I'm down there. I would have gone down there myself as well today, if I didn't have to work so darn much and if I had a functioning camera. Either ends of the ship, are interchangable for which end it docks at, for matching up the skywalk. A gate is positioned right near the ends of the pickle forks for the Mainland side, and there are gates on the public side of the wall separating the bridge wing from the promenade decks. Another interesting to note, is that the #2 end is labelled as the Departure Bay (Island) end. The #2 end is labelled as the Horseshoe Bay (Mainland) end on the C-Class. That is what the signs on the passenger decks had labelled them as. It's also normal for the Berth 2 skywalk to be hyperextended to reach the deck of the Ferry. This is because all 3 berths are staggered. Berth 1 and 2 share the same walkway leading to the skywalk. This had to be built in a way for the Berth 1 ramp to reach the Queen of Capilano outer deck, and reach a C-Class picklefork deck. If a C-Class docks in Berth 1, the skywalk will be placed on the sundeck (deck 6) instead of deck 5 ( where the picklefork decks are). Thanks for your input, Chris! I just couldn't remember whether the Berth 1/2 skywalk could extend the distance required to reach the CR gates, as shown in the picture above. Whenever I take Route 2 I'm usually driving on as I'm typically on my way to Victoria (Route 2 from the north shore to Victoria was my preference instead of Route 1, less sailing waits and fewer traffic issues). Therefore my skywalk observations have been somewhat minimal. That is why I thought of the Berth 3 skywalk option because of the staggered layout, thinking it would match up will with the gates, but might be too far away to reach the ferry. Here's the only shot I have of both skywalks from my Jan 3 photos.  |
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Post by Retrovision on Jan 30, 2008 22:15:05 GMT -8
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 31, 2008 0:08:37 GMT -8
Yes, folks, that's where they keep the signal flags. |
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Post by FNS on Jan 31, 2008 0:50:00 GMT -8
Uh, something doesn't look right in that last C-class picture... Must be the elevator machinery space over the elevator shaft. I think that this particular elevator serves the Sun Deck aboard this ferry. |
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Post by Retrovision on Jan 31, 2008 6:46:45 GMT -8
First off, I forgot to mention my total agreement with the ever-knowledgeable JST especially when it comes to ferry photography... I have seen many good CR photos to date. This is among the very best. Thanks for making the effort and sharing Nickfro! - Uh, something doesn't look right in that last C-class picture... Must be the elevator machinery space over the elevator shaft. I think that this particular elevator serves the Sun Deck aboard this ferry. Hmm, let's just chalk this up to a testament for the value of reading a thread before commenting  Uh, something doesn't look right in that last C-class picture... The photo is of the Queen of Oak Bay, and what you're pointing out is the elevator machinery room on top of the #2 end solarium. This is so there is elevator access up to the sundeck on deck 6. This was a modification done during the MLU. The elevator on the #1 however still only reaches the passenger deck, on deck 5. There is an identical machinery room on the Queen of Surrey in the same place. The elevators were also extended up to the sundeck on the remaining C-Class. Except the Cowichan had hers extended on her first MLU in 1996. |
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Post by Nickfro on Jan 24, 2008 16:55:57 GMT -8
Those are awesome shots Karl!
Are there any specific procedures to be taken in order for you to be able to fly in circles around Duke Point like that?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 24, 2008 18:03:57 GMT -8
Awesome Karl, thanks.
The propeller-wash looks very strong, like a whirlpool. I wonder how strong the waves are that crash to the shore.
But as has been mentioned before, these are empty-ship conditions, and hopefully a full ship will have less prop-wash.
But it does look like a washing-machine around the ship....
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 24, 2008 18:46:43 GMT -8
There arent really any specific procedures you have to follow. You just have to tell Nanaimo Tower what your plans are. We are just passing through doing a local flight over the Nanaimo area. We have told them before we are are just circling around for photos. They have no problem. It would be nice if we could lower but we have to stay at 2000 feet or above. And yeah timing was perfect today! A really cool treat to see her at Duke Point!
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 24, 2008 19:43:23 GMT -8
Wow! Talk about good timing! Thanks for showing us these excellent pics.
It intrigues me how much water she stirs up. I've always loved watching the wash from a ship. It reminds me of a River after a rainstorm, with all of the force you see, and the noise you hear. The wash coming from her props, actually reminds me of the water shooting out of the jets from a Pacificat, when it was in the dock. In the close up photos you see that both the bow and stern props (the bow side in this case would be the side that's pointed towards the dock) were thrusting it into the dock. The C-Class do that as well, but the bow propellar stirs nowhere near as much water up. It does nothing more than make the water flow away from the ship, without all of the air bubbles rushing to the surface. But like everyone else has pointed out, hopefully this is just an empty ship issue. When it's in service, and it's stiring up that much water in the dock, and environmentalist will come and say that the wash is causing shore erosion. Hopefully that won't be the case, but it certainly would put a bit of a knot in the positive responses from the public.
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Post by Mike C on Jan 24, 2008 20:56:13 GMT -8
It intrigues me how much water she stirs up. I've always loved watching the wash from a ship. It reminds me of a River after a rainstorm, with all of the force you see, and the noise you hear. The wash coming from her props, actually reminds me of the water shooting out of the jets from a Pacificat, when it was in the dock. In the close up photos you see that both the bow and stern props (the bow side in this case would be the side that's pointed towards the dock) were thrusting it into the dock. The C-Class do that as well, but the bow propellar stirs nowhere near as much water up. It does nothing more than make the water flow away from the ship, without all of the air bubbles rushing to the surface. But like everyone else has pointed out, hopefully this is just an empty ship issue. When it's in service, and it's stiring up that much water in the dock, and environmentalist will come and say that the wash is causing shore erosion. Hopefully that won't be the case, but it certainly would put a bit of a knot in the positive responses from the public. My family owns waterfront property in Little River, and we have never had problems with erosion from the Queen of Burnaby, which is interesting since we're a 5 minute walk from the terminal. But hey, that's just a B Class - I'm sure I'd beg to differ if the property was in Departure Bay... |
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Post by ProudCanuck on Jan 25, 2008 16:30:43 GMT -8
Excellent Shots of a Rare Coastal Moment, Karl. First Dock Trials at Duke Point. So I believe that just Leaves Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay. This was the second time the CR has completed dock trials at Duke Point. It has also completed dock trials at Tsawwassen. The same day it did the Tsawassen trials they completed a few passes in Active Pass, but too my knowledge has not visited Swartz Bay yet. |
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 25, 2008 20:07:49 GMT -8
Yeah, I've even witnessed the dock trials at Duke Point on January 2nd, from the pickle fork decks at the stern on the Queen of Cowichan as we were leaving Departure Bay.
*Still kicking myself for not bringing any sort of camera on that trip*
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 27, 2008 23:36:40 GMT -8
This is the designated topic for all photos from the public open house of the Coastal Renaissance on February 2nd.
Any other threads created for photos from Nanaimo's open house will be locked and all discussion will be redirected back to this thread.
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Post by DENelson83 on Feb 2, 2008 14:59:07 GMT -8
My first glimpse of the CR from afar (aboard the Queen of Cowichan)...  And from up close.  Man, she's one huge ship!  Detail of one of her appliqués, although from an angle.   You've seen Deb Marshall from behind on this forum, now see her from the other side.  Now now, Mr. Hahn. We know this is you. Don't deny it.  And finally a shot in the direction of Newcastle Island from the CR's #1 end.  |
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Post by Curtis on Feb 2, 2008 18:01:26 GMT -8
Nice Photos. That photo of Deb is Scary to look at...Mostly her eyes. Okay, I guess I'll be the First to Post this little Timbit From the Open Ship. This is my preview of what's to come, I know a few others will be posting their's later.  |
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Post by DENelson83 on Feb 2, 2008 18:22:33 GMT -8
I got my complementary photo taken in front of a picture of the CR, like one I saw earlier on this board. Once I receive it, I'll post it for all of you to see.
BTW, that group shot of you with Deb is fantastic! Sorry I didn't stick around to be in that shot, but I figure the shot I took of our Queen of Fort Street should suffice.
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