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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 11, 2009 5:31:59 GMT -8
I expect it has already been covered, but I have only just joined this group! Does Northern Expedition normally dock bow or stern in at Bear Cove? When she departs in the mornings, where are the best photo vantage points. Same questions about Prince Rupert; normally bow or stern in? Many thanks, William Welcome here, William: Normally when all the bow-ramp equipment is in good working order, the NorEx will dock bow-in at Port Hardy, and stern-in at Prince Rupert. Regarding your photo vantage point question, are you asking about on-the-ship, or on-shore. We can help you with both.... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2009 6:48:18 GMT -8
Thanks for that information. I was wanting to find a good point shoreside at Port Hardy to get her as she backs out and turns away.
Also, where is the best point to get both BC ferries from the shore at Prince Rupert? I know that's difficult from a visit once before but I managed to get 1/2 down the BC Ferries pier to get them.
Many thanks.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 11, 2009 9:35:12 GMT -8
Thanks for that information. I was wanting to find a good point shoreside at Port Hardy to get her as she backs out and turns away. The best spot for berthing pictures at Port Hardy is at a boat-ramp & pull-out approx 200 meters from the ferry terminal, on the road to the ferry terminal. There is a breakwater to walk out on a bit, and it gives a great & close view of the ship in the Bear Cove berth. It is literally the last thing on the water side of the road before you enter the Bear Cove terminal (just a couple hundred metres of trees between the photo spot and the terminal. Check it out on Google Earth, it's easy to find (a Queen of Prince Rupert photo is linked on Google Earth to that spot at the end of the breakwater). For an example of the view, see the below thread, reply #17, and the last 2 pictures in that reply (Scott's photos). ferriesbc.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=photos&action=display&thread=4509 |
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Post by lmtengs on Jul 11, 2009 9:44:27 GMT -8
I'm going to be travelling NorEx this August, and I'm wondering if there's any chance the crew would let me have a tour of the bridge. If anyone works for BCF or has connections that may help with this, please speak up.
thx.
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Post by Scott on Jul 11, 2009 9:59:36 GMT -8
I'm going to be travelling NorEx this August, and I'm wondering if there's any chance the crew would let me have a tour of the bridge. If anyone works for BCF or has connections that may help with this, please speak up. thx. Yes, there is a chance. Speak with someone at the chief stewards office when you get on. |
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Post by lmtengs on Jul 11, 2009 10:04:33 GMT -8
Is there a certain person at the Chief Steward's office who seems to be generous when people ask my question?
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jul 11, 2009 11:53:56 GMT -8
I'm going to be travelling NorEx this August, and I'm wondering if there's any chance the crew would let me have a tour of the bridge. If anyone works for BCF or has connections that may help with this, please speak up. thx. A bridge tour usually depends on the location the ship is in when you asked, the amount of marine traffic present and what crew is working. My suggestion would be to ask at the purser's office about an hour into the voyage. Is there a certain person at the Chief Steward's office who seems to be generous when people ask my question? All the Route 10 and 11 crews are great. Just ask politely and I am sure they will get you up there for a look at some point along the voyage. |
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Post by lmtengs on Jul 11, 2009 11:55:04 GMT -8
ok. I'll do that! Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2009 13:50:12 GMT -8
Thanks for all the information at Port Hardy & Prince Rupert. Am sailing southbound on August 1st!
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Post by Canucks on Jul 11, 2009 15:00:51 GMT -8
I am wondering if anyone knows whether the Norex has an internet connection. I doubt it will but I'm hoping...
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jul 11, 2009 15:07:56 GMT -8
I am wondering if anyone knows whether the Norex has an internet connection. I doubt it will but I'm hoping... Not for the public, unfortunately. |
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Post by Canucks on Jul 11, 2009 15:19:39 GMT -8
Thanks for the info Scott, they should really think about adding some because I bet people would even pay for it on the long trip.
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Post by lmtengs on Jul 11, 2009 20:09:56 GMT -8
Great! I'll be sure to ask for a tour!
"Please mr. cheif steward, sir, but would you be so kind as to let me have a guided tour of the ship's bridge?"
"No."
"Please?"
"Oh, what the heck."
"yay."
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Post by Dane on Jul 15, 2009 18:10:37 GMT -8
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Post by Canucks on Jul 15, 2009 19:42:17 GMT -8
Awesome photos Dane! Especially the first one, the sun makes her sparkle  . |
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Post by herrbrinkmann on Jul 20, 2009 2:46:37 GMT -8
As I had some tasty Flensburger beers during the weekend, it came to my mind, that I am still missing pictures of you enjoying the special surprise which came with 748...
Please post pictures!
*Prost*
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jul 20, 2009 7:03:25 GMT -8
As I had some tasty Flensburger beers during the weekend, it came to my mind, that I am still missing pictures of you enjoying the special surprise which came with 748... Please post pictures! *Prost* I think if we searched we would see pictures somewhere of the Redwise Crew enjoying the stashed beers.  |
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Post by Ferryman on Jul 20, 2009 7:11:02 GMT -8
Mr. Brinkmann I can assure you that you haven't missed anything yet. I think we're just waiting for a special occasion  . |
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 3, 2009 21:44:16 GMT -8
I (along with my wife) was in Prince Rupert this weekend. We did some camping, canoing and escaping the heat inland. We also did a little ferry watching. Here is a shot of the NorEx entering Rupert Harbour last night at about 10:15 PM.  And here is a shot of her en route south out of the harbour taken at about 7:45 AM this morning.  Both shots are taken from the beach near the Prince Rupert Grain Terminal on Ridley Island. Last night's pic was in very low light, and this morning it was a little foggy. The fog has been keeping Rupert cool - 15 to 20 oC while inland at Terrace & Kitimat temperatures have been 15 to 20 degrees higher. More photos tomorrow. |
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 6, 2009 18:12:49 GMT -8
Here are a few more NorEx pics from this past weekend... From Sunday (Aug 2nd) evening at ~10:15 PM as she arrives at the entrance to Rupert Harbour off of Ridley Island...  Grain terminal loading dock in foreground  Southern end of Digby Island in background And from early Monday morning as she made her way south through the mist...    Passing anchored bulk carrier south of Ridley Island  These morning shots were all taken from the same WW II defence structure that I referred to in the Northern Adventure in service photos thread the other day. This structure is located along the CN tracks just north of Ridley Island at the entrance to Prince Rupert Harbour. Lastly, while hiking the Butze Rapids trail in Rupert later in the day, we encountered one of the BCFS unofficial mascots...  Sorry, its mate is missing... The Butze Rapids Trail leads to an impressive reversing tidal rapid, located just north-east of town. All photos © JST |
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 7, 2009 22:02:34 GMT -8
I was impressed with the ease with which the NorEx moves through the water. At harbour speed there is very little noticeable wake. The NorAd, by contrast, kicks up quite a bit of foam at bow and stern when moving at about the same speed.  I did not think to take any video footage of the NorAd, so a still has to suffice. The NorEx is, however, a little noisier than what modern ships ought to be. You can hear her in this video as I heard her from shore, at perhaps 150 metres distance at the closest point of passing. What you hear primarily is a deep diesel rumble originating from those large MaK's deep in her belly. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Aug 16, 2009 21:18:41 GMT -8
Take a audio only ride on the Lutz elevators aboard the Northern Expedition...
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NorEx's whistle... It is very loud..! (Watch it in HD!)
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Post by gordon on Aug 20, 2009 20:38:32 GMT -8
How does the Nor Exs fuel consumption compare with other major vessels including the Nor Ads?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 23, 2009 13:03:31 GMT -8
A short video of the Northern Expedition, featuring some short interviews with Capt. Bouchard & others.
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Post by FNS on Aug 23, 2009 13:33:04 GMT -8
A short video of the Northern Expedition, featuring some short interviews with Capt. Bouchard & others. Thank you for this, Mr. Musical Moderator!  It's fun to re-live my great experience I had back on August 12. Also, I'll treasure my fellowship with my ferry friends in Port Hardy and aboard the NE. Captain Bouchard wasn't on watch that trip, but this whole crew on duty this trip were very top-notch and did well nevertheless. I salute them for a job well done, and will remember this trip for a long time. |
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