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Post by Starsteward on Jun 17, 2019 9:03:52 GMT -8
About an hour ago the 'Northern Expedition' was crossing English Bay in the direction of First Narrows for either a quickie look-see at Washington Marine or
Burrard Drydock.
Hope the 'N.E.' wasn't planning on tying up anywhere near Canada Place as there are 3 cruise ships in port today.
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Post by Mike on Jun 17, 2019 10:20:53 GMT -8
About an hour ago the 'Northern Expedition' was crossing English Bay in the direction of First Narrows for either a quickie look-see at Washington Marine or Burrard Drydock. Hope the 'N.E.' wasn't planning on tying up anywhere near Canada Place as there are 3 cruise ships in port today. Currently appears to be doing trials off of Gibsons. |
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Post by whalebreath on Jun 17, 2019 19:40:15 GMT -8
Outstanding shots!
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Post by Ferryman on Jul 13, 2019 11:37:39 GMT -8
Passing the Flagship of the fleet, just south of Prince Rupert on a dreary June evening
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 21, 2019 15:33:32 GMT -8
Bit of a gong show on the NorEx last night & today. Apparently the load was greater than any last summer and of course no extra crew other than the bare bones winter crewing level. People everywhere lying on floors & draped over chairs. Reminded me a bit of those photos of the ex Queen of Nanaimo in Fiji. Smokers on the outside decks puffing MJ & the regular stuff in “our smoke-free environment”.
Very busy & slow service in the cafeteria. Even the gift shop was busy.
Car deck was packed pretty solid after Bella Bella. Lots of walk-ons too.
Female captain, that is a first for the Northern routes, I think.
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Post by Starsteward on Dec 22, 2019 10:39:40 GMT -8
Bit of a gong show on the NorEx last night & today. Apparently the load was greater than any last summer and of course no extra crew other than the bare bones winter crewing level. People everywhere lying on floors & draped over chairs. Reminded me a bit of those photos of the ex Queen of Nanaimo in Fiji. Smokers on the outside decks puffing MJ & the regular stuff in “our smoke-free environment”. Very busy & slow service in the cafeteria. Even the gift shop was busy. Car deck was packed pretty solid after Bella Bella. Lots of walk-ons too. Female captain, that is a first for the Northern routes, I think. This description of the 'NorEx's' recent voyage made me smile and conjured up memories of some Winter sailings back in the good old days when things could get a bit wacky, but usually there was an abundance of 'good nature' exhibited by passengers and crew and often made for one of those 'trips to be fondly remembered'. Great to hear that the glass ceiling has finally been broken on the bridge! Welcome aboard!  |
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 23, 2020 9:19:54 GMT -8
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Post by paulvanb on Jul 23, 2020 9:58:59 GMT -8
I am normally on vacation at this time of year, usually in Europe. Since I have to stay in BC this year, I looked into sailing the Inside Passage. Had hoped for a daytime passage. Oh well. |
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 23, 2020 10:16:23 GMT -8
I am normally on vacation at this time of year, usually in Europe. Since I have to stay in BC this year, I looked into sailing the Inside Passage. Had hoped for a daytime passage. Oh well. Supposedly, in September, they are doing daytime passages ..., but I have my doubts.
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Post by Nick on Jul 23, 2020 18:07:22 GMT -8
I am normally on vacation at this time of year, usually in Europe. Since I have to stay in BC this year, I looked into sailing the Inside Passage. Had hoped for a daytime passage. Oh well. If you pick your sailings right it's still possible to have much of the trip on daylight. It doesn't get dark until late evening on the north coast. I think there's a PR departure at 1pm which gets into PH at 9am the next day. It wouldn't be dark until after princess royal channel on the way south. Sunset tonight in Rupert is 2153 for example. |
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Post by paulvanb on Jul 23, 2020 18:17:20 GMT -8
I am normally on vacation at this time of year, usually in Europe. Since I have to stay in BC this year, I looked into sailing the Inside Passage. Had hoped for a daytime passage. Oh well. If you pick your sailings right it's still possible to have much of the trip on daylight. It doesn't get dark until late evening on the north coast. I think there's a PR departure at 1pm which gets into PH at 9am the next day. It wouldn't be dark until after princess royal channel on the way south. Sunset tonight in Rupert is 2153 for example. The problem is that I would be northbound. |
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 23, 2020 18:53:30 GMT -8
If you pick your sailings right it's still possible to have much of the trip on daylight. It doesn't get dark until late evening on the north coast. I think there's a PR departure at 1pm which gets into PH at 9am the next day. It wouldn't be dark until after princess royal channel on the way south. Sunset tonight in Rupert is 2153 for example. The problem is that I would be northbound. And sunshine has been in very short supply up this way this 'summer'. The rainiest summer I have ever seen. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jul 24, 2020 10:23:46 GMT -8
Will the Northern Expedition get break this year?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2020 15:08:06 GMT -8
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Post by terrybc on Aug 23, 2020 1:15:57 GMT -8
Seen it passing by Cape Mudge off Quadra Island aprox 8pm this evening. Got a few photos off it from Campbell River passing by Cape Mudge Lighthouse dragging it's heels at 7.5 Knots. Cape Lazo (Comox) had an ETA of 2240 |
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Post by Mike on Aug 23, 2020 14:57:41 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2020 16:11:50 GMT -8
What happened to the life boat?
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Post by Mike on Aug 23, 2020 16:59:25 GMT -8
What happened to the life boat? Both were removed during her refit last year. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2020 16:47:20 GMT -8
What happened to the life boat? Both were removed during her refit last year. I was hoping for a reason why they were removed. Obviously it was built to the ship. 🤔😀 |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 29, 2020 21:04:21 GMT -8
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Post by pacificcat99 on Oct 29, 2020 21:39:44 GMT -8
This seems to make sense to me but still makes me wonder why they purchased the Northern Sea Wolf instead of getting Damen/Romontowa to custom build two new northern vessels that already were up to BC Standards. My guess is that is what is to come eventually (once BCF gets the funding to build two new northern vessels). I think BC Ferries would get in big trouble for spending that much money on a sub-par vessel (Nor Sea Wolf) just to spend millions more to get it retrofitted when they could have just bought a new ship that was a better fit instead. Hopefully this means that in about 15 more years, northern residents will be able to ride a new vessel once again. |
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Post by Neil on Oct 29, 2020 21:56:14 GMT -8
This seems to make sense to me but still makes me wonder why they purchased the Northern Sea Wolf instead of getting Damen/Romontowa to custom build two new northern vessels that already were up to BC Standards. My guess is that is what is to come eventually (once BCF gets the funding to build two new northern vessels). I think BC Ferries would get in big trouble for spending that much money on a sub-par vessel (Nor Sea Wolf) just to spend millions more to get it retrofitted when they could have just bought a new ship that was a better fit instead. Hopefully this means that in about 15 more years, northern residents will be able to ride a new vessel once again. We've been over this before, but it bears re-stating: there was nothing planned or logical about the purchase of the Northern Sea Wolf. The previous Liberal government made a rash decision to end what was known as route 40, and sell the Queen of Chilliwack, which they had just upgraded to the tune of $15 million. They wanted to impress gullible people with their financial acumen in saving the provincial treasury $5 million a year in subsidies to the route. When it became apparent that they were hurting the central coast and tourism in general, they made a quick decision to direct BC Ferries to find a vessel for what they laughably referred to as a new venture, a Port Hardy to Bella Coola route. Kind of like re-inventing the wheel, without acknowledging that a satisfactory wheel already existed. I believe they enlisted Lloyds to look for the vessel they wanted. It was done hastily, and we saw what unfolded as the little NSW was very problematically adapted for the route. |
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 1, 2020 16:48:40 GMT -8
Some of my fellow ferry geeks might enjoy this video ... The creator of this is based out of Prince Rupert and has done some pretty neat aerial train videos as well. You might want to check him out on YouTube.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 1, 2020 17:24:46 GMT -8
Some of my fellow ferry geeks might enjoy this video ... The creator of this is based out of Prince Rupert and has done some pretty neat aerial train videos as well. You might want to check him out on YouTube.
Thanks very much for this link. |
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Post by Scott on Dec 1, 2020 23:39:46 GMT -8
This Christmas tree summarizes 2020 perfectly!
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