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Post by herrbrinkmann on Jan 3, 2012 6:20:16 GMT -8
I like to announce, that there is an article about the NorEx fuel efficiency in the current edition of the Western Mariner www.eagleharbour.com/magazine/www.eagleharbour.com/magazine/pdf/WM-January-12-TOC.pdfI haven´t seen the article yet, but I supplied some pictures, maybe they will appear in the article. The editor said he will sent some copies, I am looking forward to it. Nevertheless, one edition is only $6.50, so you can simply buy one. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 8, 2012 23:27:38 GMT -8
A couple older shots taken at Departure Bay in April 2009. The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
 
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Post by mrdot on Jan 9, 2012 11:59:38 GMT -8
:)piano god's bow view on the new northern wonderboat is a very good impression of this vessel, but the squared off look doesn't put me to mind of any past beauty like the former stena danica! sorry mr. falcon, but this isn't due to an overdose of ciallis! mrdot.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 10, 2012 19:44:31 GMT -8
"Just Ferries" YouTube video of NorEx in August 2011, including the grand-opening of the WedgeRock terminal at Klemtu
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Post by WettCoast on Jan 25, 2012 23:12:04 GMT -8
Northern Expedition @ low tide, in berth @ Prince Rupert's Fairview Terminal - 20 December 2011  photo © JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 24, 2012 21:34:31 GMT -8
Northern Expedition southbound in Johnstone Strait, with Mt. George in the background. - shot from Kelsey Bay wharf on March 24, 2012.   Considering that she's been up north since last May, she has very little rust showing (unless it's all on the port-side....) |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 24, 2012 22:00:52 GMT -8
2 more of NorEx in Johnstone Strait. - here she is just entering my Kelsey Bay view, at 4:40pm. I heard the engines a minute or so before I saw her.   |
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Post by lmtengs on Mar 24, 2012 22:12:36 GMT -8
Considering that she's been up north since last May, she has very little rust showing (unless it's all on the port-side....) That plus the fact that, unlike older ships that have multiple layers of paint built up on top of each other for protection, she only has three years worth of paint jobs keeping rust away. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 24, 2012 22:13:03 GMT -8
A couple hours later, NorEx was in Seymour Narrows, just when Capt. Bouchard said she'd be. - I'm with Scott, at the top of the TimberWest log-sort property. She looks awfully short, from this zoom-distortion  She's made the turn into Discovery Passage   |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Mar 25, 2012 2:40:47 GMT -8
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Post by Kahloke on Mar 25, 2012 7:22:43 GMT -8
Excellent photos of NOREX on her southbound cruise, and what a great day to take pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 25, 2012 12:41:48 GMT -8
Excellent photos of NOREX on her southbound cruise, and what a great day to take pictures. Thanks for sharing. Thanks Brandon. It was a fortunate set of circumstances that allowed our trip. - It was a Saturday late afternoon & evening - It was a sunny day - Seymour Narrows transit happened before sunset It was too good of an opportunity to pass up. That being said, I'd love for a similar chance to capture her northbound in Seymour Narrows. The 90-degree turn at that location is a great photo opportunity. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 25, 2012 17:17:50 GMT -8
Excellent pictures. Great roadwork. Keep an eye on her. Best place to get great pictures on this side of the pond other than Deas is Garry Point. You could try for Miracle Beach and then take off north to your usual spots. Excellent pictures! Thanks Paul. I really like that Campbell River, Seymour Narrows and Sayward area. - and crossing the one-lane wooden bridge over the Salmon River was fun. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 25, 2012 18:11:17 GMT -8
Northern Expedition in Johnstone Strait, off of Kelsey Bay. - March 24, 2012. Hardwicke Island is in the background.     - Houses of Hardwicke Island in the background.   |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 25, 2012 20:31:55 GMT -8
NorEx at the 50th Parallel, at dusk on March 24, 2012. - She's heading south, next to Quadra Island. Mt. Doogie Dowler (the pushed-up molar shape) on the mainland is a favourite peak of mine.   Captain Bouchard takes her into the Strait of Georgia    |
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Post by lmtengs on Mar 25, 2012 21:22:34 GMT -8
This ship definitely has some weird angles to her. I think the more I see her, the less attractive she looks to me. She's still one of the best-looking in the fleet, but she looks a little odd. |
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Post by mrdot on Mar 26, 2012 12:13:06 GMT -8
:)the stern, or but end is not attractive, nor is the hard chine of her bows! this modern germanic wonder ship has ro-ro - pax boat lines! and the smaller more compact QPR was far more suited to our north coast! :)mrdot.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Mar 26, 2012 19:09:43 GMT -8
Why cant BC Ferries still offer repositioning cruises from Port Hardy to Tsawwassen that would be awesome!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 26, 2012 19:10:02 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 26, 2012 20:06:59 GMT -8
Oh yea, before I forget.. Magnificent pictures there. Excellent. Should have had a rental boat ready at the dock in Campbell River to follow her out to Miracle Beach. Thanks again. It's a bit ironic that places like Hardwicke Island see an Alaska ferry passing-by two times each week, but only see a BC Ferry less than 10 times per year. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 27, 2012 18:21:18 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 27, 2012 19:19:36 GMT -8
NorEx at sunset, seen in Discovery Passage on March 24, 2012. - photos taken from Tyee Spit in Campbell River.  In front of April Point resort  Messing with the highlights and shadows effects, to get a golden sunset glow.   |
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Post by Nick on Mar 27, 2012 19:27:32 GMT -8
I really like this shot. Something about the angles makes it look really attractive. Thanks! |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 27, 2012 19:39:39 GMT -8
I really like this shot. Something about the angles makes it look really attractive. Thanks! Me too. I was going through some more of my photos tonight, and I came to this one and went "wow, something worked on this one". |
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Post by Nick on Mar 28, 2012 9:40:56 GMT -8
Considering that she's been up north since last May, she has very little rust showing (unless it's all on the port-side....) That plus the fact that, unlike older ships that have multiple layers of paint built up on top of each other for protection, she only has three years worth of paint jobs keeping rust away. I think I have an answer for the lack of rust. The QPR and QotN had scuppers that all directed deck wash straight overboard at the edge of the deck. This is why there were so many rust streaks, as the salt water and random deck grime dribbles down the side of the ship. New ships, like the NorEx, have holding tanks for the deck wash, and most of the scuppers on board are directed to the tanks, where the water/oil etc can be separated and/or pumped ashore. So there's a lot less dirty water going overboard and dribbling down the side of the ship. |
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