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Post by Starsteward on Sept 18, 2023 22:25:55 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island at berth 5, Tsawwassen Terminal, loading up for another trip to Swartz Bay
17 September 2022
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 19, 2023 5:44:10 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island at berth 5, Tsawwassen Terminal, loading up for another trip to Swartz Bay
17 September 2022
Is there some reason the Canadian flag appears to be flying at half-mast? You have a ‘good eye’ Mr Starsteward. This photo is from a year ago and yes, there was a good reason for the lowered flag. |
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Post by Starsteward on Sept 19, 2023 9:25:25 GMT -8
Is there some reason the Canadian flag appears to be flying at half-mast? You have a ‘good eye’ Mr Starsteward . This photo is from a year ago and yes, there was a good reason for the lowered flag. Ouch! My 'Regal' apologies  |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Sept 28, 2023 15:48:23 GMT -8
Does anyone know what wrong with hull on Spirit of Vancouver Island which dry docking her?
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Post by paulvanb on Sept 28, 2023 20:41:26 GMT -8
Does anyone know what wrong with hull on Spirit of Vancouver Island which dry docking her? From the BC Ferries website: BC Ferries will regrettably need to suspend the Spirit of Vancouver Island sailings from October 10 - 18 due to a crack in the aft ballast tank. Ongoing welding repairs and permission to travel from Transport Canada allows the vessel to remain in service until it moves to drydock for permanent repair starting October 10. During the repair period, the Coastal Inspiration and Spirit of British Columbia will continue to provide service on the Swartz Bay (Victoria) to Tsawwassen (Vancouver) route. In order to complete the necessary work, ten round-trip sailings that were previously scheduled have been cancelled. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Sept 28, 2023 22:36:53 GMT -8
Does anyone know what wrong with hull on Spirit of Vancouver Island which dry docking her? From the BC Ferries website: BC Ferries will regrettably need to suspend the Spirit of Vancouver Island sailings from October 10 - 18 due to a crack in the aft ballast tank. Ongoing welding repairs and permission to travel from Transport Canada allows the vessel to remain in service until it moves to drydock for permanent repair starting October 10. During the repair period, the Coastal Inspiration and Spirit of British Columbia will continue to provide service on the Swartz Bay (Victoria) to Tsawwassen (Vancouver) route. In order to complete the necessary work, ten round-trip sailings that were previously scheduled have been cancelled. So Spirit of British Columbia will probably be based out of Swartz Bay while Coastal Inspiration is based out of Tsawwassen? Why couldn’t Coastal Celebration replace Spirit of Vancouver Island that kinda makes more sense to me. |
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Post by QoNW Fan on Sept 28, 2023 22:53:29 GMT -8
Does anyone know what wrong with hull on Spirit of Vancouver Island which dry docking her? During the repair period, the Coastal Inspiration and Spirit of British Columbia will continue to provide service on the Swartz Bay (Victoria) to Tsawwassen (Vancouver) route. Interesting! I've never been on the Coastal Inspiration, I might have to take a round trip for the occasion. |
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Post by Ollie on Oct 4, 2023 20:39:07 GMT -8
The sunrise over the Spirit of Vancouver Island, October 3 2023
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Post by Ollie on Oct 11, 2023 14:33:37 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island at the Vancouver Drydock, today
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Post by Ollie on Oct 18, 2023 9:18:44 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island after leaving Vancouver, today
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 18, 2023 15:36:04 GMT -8
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Post by Neil on Oct 18, 2023 16:51:53 GMT -8
Wow. Zero food service on a route one sailing. Wonder how many times that's ever happened? |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 18, 2023 16:53:16 GMT -8
Wow. Zero food service on a route one sailing. Wonder how many times that's ever happened? It’s better to have sailing instead of food. |
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 18, 2023 17:28:25 GMT -8
Wow. Zero food service on a route one sailing. Wonder how many times that's ever happened? Once, the 18 of October 2023 ... |
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Post by Neil on Oct 18, 2023 18:04:03 GMT -8
Wow. Zero food service on a route one sailing. Wonder how many times that's ever happened? It’s better to have sailing instead of food. Well... obviously... but that doesn't negate my question. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 16, 2023 8:48:01 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island is cash only right now which is a better annoying for today age.
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Post by Dane on Nov 16, 2023 17:25:47 GMT -8
Wow. Zero food service on a route one sailing. Wonder how many times that's ever happened? Once, the 18 of October 2023 ... I can't remember exact details, I think it was a C Class clutch thing. Anyways Queen of Esquimalt got put back in service after its presumed last sailing - and it was several days later. By that point it had literally nothing for food, even the vending machines were gone. I managed to make that actual last sailing, and ate on the CR for my return trip. I know, I know, that's route 2. But pretty close. |
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Post by QoNW Fan on Nov 16, 2023 18:02:16 GMT -8
Once, the 18 of October 2023 ... I can't remember exact details, I think it was a C Class clutch thing. Anyways Queen of Esquimalt got put back in service after its presumed last sailing - and it was several days later. By that point it had literally nothing for food, even the vending machines were gone. I managed to make that actual last sailing, and ate on the CR for my return trip. I know, I know, that's route 2. But pretty close. That's an awesome story, was the gift shop cleared out too? |
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Post by Dane on Nov 16, 2023 20:42:18 GMT -8
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Post by northwesterner on Nov 17, 2023 1:04:17 GMT -8
The link above shows the unexpected return, many years ago now. An amazing thing about this forum and its continued existence (persistence?) is occasionally taking a trip down memory lane and looking at the date and H*ly Cr*p that was more than 15 years ago! |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 29, 2024 23:08:04 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island is Esquimalt Dry Dock.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Mar 16, 2024 23:28:43 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island is at Swartz Bay.
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Post by Ollie on Apr 11, 2024 18:33:38 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island in Active Pass, 29 March 2024.
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Post by Ollie on Apr 22, 2024 18:28:09 GMT -8
Spirit of Vancouver Island turning in Active Pass, today.
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Post by Ollie on Jul 28, 2024 17:03:50 GMT -8
Size comparison between the Spirit of Vancouver Island and a container ship, today.
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