QUEEN OF CHILLIWACK - Photos & Discussion

[Low Light Mike]

Compilation of 2 videos of the MacGregor doors on the Queen of Chilliwack.
- from a July 2011 Monday morning at Bella Coola during loading.

A closing door. Notice the loud alarm sound while the door is moving. If I had designed the system, the alarm would have been a recording of the keyboard solo from "Light my Fire". (for those who are interested in music from the doors.... )

Also, a clip of traffic moving up to the closed-door.

[princessofvanfan]

Can't wait until they retire this glorified barge.

[Cable Cassidy]

If you don't mine me asking, what is the point in those gates?

[Low Light Mike]

Oct 31, 2012 7:05:05 GMT -8 Cable Cassidy said:

If you don't mine me asking, what is the point in those gates?

The point is the sharp end, or the blunt end, depending on which direction it is facing.

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haha, the point of them is to control water flooding on the car deck. ie. flooding from heavy seas which might ingress through the car deck doors.

Sloshing water on an open deck (such as a car deck) creates huge instability for a ship, causing it to list or capsize.

There were two high-profile and tragic examples, in the 1980s and 1990s, both with modern ferries; where this exact scenario happened.

- The Herald of Free Enterprise, off of Holland

- the Estonia, on a trip in the Baltic Sea. This had hundreds of people die, on a modern ferry, in the 1990s.

In essence, these doors divide the car deck into 3 separate compartments, thereby creating a multi-compartment car deck.
- so there is better stability if the deck gets flooded in heavy seas or if the hull is holed.
Of course, they are just half-height, so they are only designed to prevent problems with heavy seas ingress, and will only buy you time in the event of the hull being holed.

These type of doors were on the Queen of the North, and they saved the ship some time, allowing for evacuation. They worked.

All that being said, they are a band-aid solution to an old-ship problem. New ships have designed-built multi compartment features to delay or prevent instability in the event of water ingress. But the car-decks are still open spaces, and so there is still risk, but that risk is mitigated by the watertight car-deck doors.

Any ship with a long open car deck (like all of our ferries) is a risk, for this water-sloshing stability problem.

[Low Light Mike]

Queen of Chilliwack at rest in Klemtu.
- July 2011.

This gives you an idea of the beauty of this part of BC.

[Mike]

The Wacky Queen at Deas.

[Mike C]

Queen of Chilliwack, Northern Adventure, Deas Pacific Marine Facility by MileagePhoto, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Deas Pacific Marine Facility by MileagePhoto, on Flickr

[Cat320DL]

Nice shot's Where she come from before BC ferries got her ?

Kyle

[Mike C]

Nov 5, 2012 18:13:09 GMT -8 Cat320DL said:

Nice shot's Where she come from before BC ferries got her ?

Kyle

The Chilliwack is Norwegian, believe it or not... She was formerly the Basto I.

[Low Light Mike]

Nov 5, 2012 18:13:09 GMT -8 Cat320DL said:

Nice shot's Where she come from before BC ferries got her ?

Kyle

Norway.

Built in 1978, and arrived at BC Ferries in 1991.

[Ferryman]

Here's a look at the Discovery Coast Route, Route 40 that the Queen of Chilliwack serves on for the Summer Months. This was a documentary on the service and little bit on how it came to be and the communities it serves back in the day when Ferries were looked at as a link to isolated communities.

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3 ( has some Engine Room footage)


Part 4

[translinkfan]

Is the chilliwack just a spare ship now for the time being seeing as how she isn't doing route 40 till summer? I thought she did other routes like Saltery Bay- Earls Cove. Just curious seeing her at Deas on Marine Traffic.

 

[Mike C]

Mar 18, 2013 10:03:38 GMT -8 translinkfan said:

Is the chilliwack just a spare ship now for the time being seeing as how she isn't doing route 40 till summer? I thought she did other routes like Saltery Bay- Earls Cove. Just curious seeing her at Deas on Marine Traffic.

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After the Island Sky entered service, she has been doing only relief work in the off-season. Her normal relief duties are Route 17 and Route 7, although as of late Route 7 has been seeing more of the Bowen Queen.

The Queen of Chilliwack's next scheduled relief stint will be in early 2014 on Route 7, during the reconstruction of Little River and Westview terminals.

[Curtis]

Here's the Queen of Chilliwack fresh out of refit docked at Berth 2 (Primary Berth) in Saltery Bay on May 6th. I received a photo from my sister a few minutes ago and surprisingly she hasn't moved into Berth 1 (Secondary).

Warning: Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.


Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Bridge Queen of Chilliwack by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Name Queen of Chilliwack by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

From the Beach South of the Terminal.

Island Sky & Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Berth 2 Saltery Bay by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

That's All for Now.

[Curtis]

Photos of the Queen of Chilliwack from May 21st.

Warning: Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.

I asked an employee why she is in Berth 2 instead of Berth 1. The reason I was given was because of the tides. I guess she'd hit bottom in Berth 1.

Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Bridge, Queen of Chilliwack. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Name, Queen of Chilliwack. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


DSCQueen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay._0076 by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

That's All for Now.

[Curtis]

Part 2 of the Queen of Chilliwack from May 22nd.

Warning: Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

That's All for Now.

[Low Light Mike]

May 24, 2013 11:57:52 GMT -8 Curtis said:

Part 2 of the Queen of Chilliwack from May 22nd.


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

That's great timing of being there on the I'Sky for the evening lighting and the pink clouds.

Nice !

[Cat320DL]

Great shots ! Love the pink sky.

Kyle

[Curtis]

Photos of the Queen of Chilliwack from June 4th, 2013.

Warning: Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials in Jervis Inlet near Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials in Jervis Inlet near Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials, Approaching Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials, Approaching Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials, Docking at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

The photos would have ended here... Just as I was leaving Saltery Bay though, her Whistle Sounded. So I sprung back into action...


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials in Jervis Inlet near Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials in Jervis Inlet near Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials in Jervis Inlet near Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

Passing the Alison Nicole I.

Queen of Chilliwack, Passing Lafarge's Alison Nicole I in Jervis Inlet. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

From here, I switched to Harbour Point.

Queen of Chilliwack and the Harbour Point Beacon. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials in Jervis Inlet. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

Passing the Island Sky.

Island Sky and Queen of Chilliwack Passing in Jervis Inlet. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Island Sky and Queen of Chilliwack Passing in Jervis Inlet. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Island Sky and Queen of Chilliwack Passing in Jervis Inlet. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials in Jervis Inlet near Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack on Sea Trials in Jervis Inlet near Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Passing Harbour Point. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Passing Harbour Point. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Passing Harbour Point. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Approaching Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Approaching Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

Once back in Dock, the Crew began doing lifeboat drills.

Rescue Boat Drills, Queen of Chilliwack. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Rescue Boat Drills, Queen of Chilliwack. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Rescue Boat Drills, Queen of Chilliwack. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack, Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

That's All for Now.

[Low Light Mike]

In the 2 weeks that the 'Chilliwack has been on route-40 this year, I have yet to see her listed/shown on the BCFS website "Vessel Positions" page.

That is odd...

[WettCoast]

Queen of Chilliwack in Queen Charlotte Sound north of Port Hardy.  Viewed from the HAL cruise ship MS Volendam - 9 July 2013.

photo © WCK-JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr

[Mill Bay]

Jul 9, 2013 18:31:05 GMT -8 WettCoast said:

Queen of Chilliwack in Queen Charlotte Sound north of Port Hardy.  Viewed from the HAL cruise ship MS Volendam - 9 July 2013.

I just noticed WCk's current signature, so I came looking for this photo, and now I feel vindicated: Even the master photographer can't make the Queen of Chilliwack look good. Yeah, Scott should like that suggestion.

[Curtis]

The Wack has returned South as of Yesterday. I managed to get out to Saltery Bay in time to film her arrival. Shame I can't say the same for the Nimpkish... Just didn't work out. Oh well, I did well the last two times.

Warning: Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.

Entering Saltery Bay with her Bow Door going down.

Queen of Chilliwack Entering Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Entering Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

Turning into the Bay.

Queen of Chilliwack Entering Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Entering Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

As she entered the bay the lighting got much better.

Queen of Chilliwack Entering Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Entering Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

Approaching Berth 2. (She doesn't use Berth 1 because of depth.)

Queen of Chilliwack Approaching Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

With the Island Sky in the Shot.

Queen of Chilliwack Approaching Berth 2, Island Sky in Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

Close Up.

Queen of Chilliwack Docking at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Docking at Berth 2, Island Sky at Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Berth 2, Island Sky at Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

Finally from South of the Terminal.

Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr


Queen of Chilliwack Docked at Berth 2, Saltery Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr

That's All for Now.

[Curtis]

Can't say this was unexpected...

The Queen of Chilliwack has only been in service 5 Days on Route 7 and has seen 12 Service Notices since then. Not one day has gone by without some type of operational delay.

Here's an article from HQ Sunshine Coast: hqsunshinecoast.com/home/news/v/Local/263079/Sailing-delays-plague-Route-7

Sailing delays plague Route 7
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 11:47 AM
By Alex Rawnsley
Powell River

The aging, and plodding Queen of Chilliwack is struggling to meet scheduled sailings times on BC Ferries Route 7, between Earls Cove and Saltery Bay.

The Chilliwack replaced the route's usual ship, the Island Sky on Thursday, allowing that vessel to go in for scheduled re-fit before replacing the Queen of Burnaby in October on the Vancouver Island to Powell River sailings. Since Thursday, BC Ferries have issued 12 service notices highlighting operational delays of up to an hour on its crossing between the upper and lower Coast.

BC Ferries are looking into the delays. "We do have a team of operational people actively looking at it to see what we can do to improve the service for our customers" says spokesperson Deborah Marshall. "We are training some crew on board, so sometimes that can cause delays, we're also looking at the speed of the vessel and can she maintain that schedule."

The answer so far has been 'no'. Sailings have been late for 5 consecutive days since the switch, with several passengers becoming frustrated with the delays. Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons tweeted on Thursday "The #QueenofChilliwack is 35 minutes behind schedule mostly because she is the #QueenofChilliwack. #PowellRiver." His viewpoint is echoed by many others who are regular travelers on the crossing.

With BC Ferries looking into the issues on Route 7, one thing is clear...passengers are stuck with the Chilliwack. "We do not have another vessel available to service between Earls Cove and Saltery Bay" says Marshall. "We do have lots of re-fits, and of course the big construction project coming up at Little River and Powell River, so we do need to make it work with the Queen of Chilliwack, and we are committed to doing that."

As of Monday morning, the Queen of Chilliwack was already 25 minutes behind due to operational delays.

[Nick]

Did the 'Chilliwack run late this often when she was the regular winter boat? I'm having trouble understanding why she's doing so poorly now when she was a regular on this run up until 2009. Did the schedule get changed at some point?