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Post by Scott on Jun 29, 2018 21:59:24 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 5, 2018 7:28:03 GMT -8
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Post by Charles on Jul 5, 2018 11:03:51 GMT -8
That's strange, how come the light covers for the forward lounge windows aren't put on. It was 10:36 at night, also, am I allowed to quote someone's photo like this without permission? |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 5, 2018 11:10:16 GMT -8
That's strange, how come the light covers for the forward lounge windows aren't put on. It was 10:36 at night, also, am I allowed to quote someone's photo like this without permission? That is odd with the uncovered windows. Thanks for noticing that. And yes, it's wonderfully ok to quote someone's post or photo. It's a great way to continue a discussion so that people know exactly what you're referring to in your comment. |
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Post by Brandon S on Jul 8, 2018 19:11:16 GMT -8
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Post by Charles on Jul 30, 2018 20:14:45 GMT -8
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Post by Starsteward on Jul 30, 2018 20:29:02 GMT -8
Wonderful shots of, as you say the last of the V/B sisters and another vessel I toiled on 'way back in the day' as a rookie busboy. Yikes, those were the days my friend. |
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Post by Shane on Aug 1, 2018 6:34:43 GMT -8
Pretty amazing to see the old New West still keeping busy long after all of her other V/B class sisters.
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Post by Starsteward on Aug 1, 2018 9:06:52 GMT -8
Pretty amazing to see the old New West still keeping busy long after all of her other V/B class sisters. The good citizens of the 'Royal City' would definitely agree with you 'Shane', that their 'Queen' continues her service within the BCFS fleet.  |
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Post by Brandon S on Oct 11, 2018 10:12:53 GMT -8
A friend of mine told me yesterday that somebody on the bridge, somehow managed to pull the Pull Cord for the whistles too hard and it broke. Not sure how they managed to do that.
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 15, 2018 21:49:59 GMT -8
BC Ferries' Queen of New Westminster is the among islands near its destination @ Swartz Bay Terminal. This was the 4 PM sailing from Tsawwassen on 6 September 2018. |
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Post by princessofvanfan on Oct 17, 2018 16:30:35 GMT -8
Looks like her fate is sealed, though, with the announcement of the five new major ships. It seems her and the Alberni will be the first to go. Definitely gonna have to get a few more trips in on her over the next few years.
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Post by timmyc on Oct 19, 2018 18:51:10 GMT -8
Some pics I took of Queen of New West entering and sitting in the Esquimalt Graving Dock, Oct 15 2018: In the morning:  In the afternoon:  |
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Post by Brandon S on Oct 21, 2018 16:08:50 GMT -8
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 22, 2018 6:56:23 GMT -8
This photo exhibition of, what I would call one of the last original sisters, is absolutely terrific!
You have captured, in detail, the major areas of the ship that were getting overhauled most likely for the last time.
Wow, new prop shafts, total re-work, good to see.
Would someone care to enlighten me as to what the function of the smaller middle hole between the 2 bow thrusters might be?
'BCFSpotter's' photo detail also captured the rather noticeable 'bimp' on the tip of her 'bulb' that didn't look like was going to be pulled back into round.
This photo essay of the 'Queen of New Westminster' is one of the best that has ever been posted on this forum, great job!
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Post by Brandon S on Oct 22, 2018 9:22:13 GMT -8
This photo exhibition of, what I would call one of the last original sisters, is absolutely terrific! You have captured, in detail, the major areas of the ship that were getting overhauled most likely for the last time. Wow, new prop shafts, total re-work, good to see. Would someone care to enlighten me as to what the function of the smaller middle hole between the 2 bow thrusters might be? 'BCFSpotter's' photo detail also captured the rather noticeable 'bimp' on the tip of her 'bulb' that didn't look like was going to be pulled back into round. This photo essay of the 'Queen of New Westminster' is one of the best that has ever been posted on this forum, great job! Thank you for the kind words. Glad everyone is enjoying the photos! Not sure if they were just repairing the old prop shafts, or new ones. The propellers looked new. Couldn’t get a photo of those as they were in thick plastic wrap. |
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Post by Mike on Oct 22, 2018 10:12:32 GMT -8
The propellers looked new. Couldn’t get a photo of those as they were in thick plastic wrap. They may not be new, very often they clean and polish the old propellers to the point where they look new again, and are just wrapped up for protection. |
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Post by Ferryman on Oct 22, 2018 10:25:25 GMT -8
The propellers looked new. Couldn’t get a photo of those as they were in thick plastic wrap. They may not be new, very often they clean and polish the old propellers to the point where they look new again, and are just wrapped up for protection. They’re also required by the Classification Society, in the case of the New West it’s Lloyds Register, to remove the shafts for inspection every 5 years. They do this among a series of other things. But this assists in the whole process of Lloyds assuring, or insuring the integrity of the vessel for operation for another 5 years. The five year inspection is always the most expensive drydocking for this reason. So with older ships like the New West as an example, ship owners will tend to make the decision to go ahead with the 5 year drydock cycle, or to decomission the vessel. Love the photos though. It’s nice to compare the New West’s hull compared to the Nanaimo/Burnaby. The New West’s hull was sponsoned out for added stability when she was lifted in that same drydock back in 1990 The tunnel between the two bow thrusters is simply a water passthrough. This aids in allowing water to pass through the bow while the thrusters are in use to spin the ship around. Just makes it easier on the equipment really |
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 22, 2018 10:54:44 GMT -8
They may not be new, very often they clean and polish the old propellers to the point where they look new again, and are just wrapped up for protection. They’re also required by the Classification Society, in the case of the New West it’s Lloyds Register, to remove the shafts for inspection every 5 years. They do this among a series of other things. But this assists in the whole process of Lloyds assuring, or insuring the integrity of the vessel for operation for another 5 years. The five year inspection is always the most expensive drydocking for this reason. So with older ships like the New West as an example, ship owners will tend to make the decision to go ahead with the 5 year drydock cycle, or to decomission the vessel. Love the photos though. It’s nice to compare the New West’s hull compared to the Nanaimo/Burnaby. The New West’s hull was sponsoned out for added stability when she was lifted in that same drydock back in 1990 The tunnel between the two bow thrusters is simply a water passthrough. This aids in allowing water to pass through the bow while the thrusters are in use to spin the ship around. Just makes it easier on the equipment really Thanks 'Ferryman' for explaining the significance of the '3rd hole'. That's what I thought the mid-hole might be for but just wanted to make sure. I hate having nefarious information that I may pass onto someone who knows the real reason/truth of the matter. lol Can't believe its been 28 years since they was lifted..yikes! Time flies. With this refit being the most costly, one might imagine that given the 5 year Lloyd's term, this will be the last big go-round for this old girl as a member of the BCFS fleet. Then maybe a trip to Fiji might be in order? Now I'm going to get flak from 'Neil'.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 5, 2018 18:21:37 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster seen outbound from Duke Point, at 7:46am on December 5, 2018: I like seeing this classic ship. My workplace has a nice partial view of Nanaimo's harbour, and sometimes I just happen to be looking outside when a Route-30 ferry passes by.  DSC00335 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr |
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Post by Brandon S on Dec 16, 2018 19:39:46 GMT -8
Quite a bit of rust on the aft lower car deck doors, despite having gone through refit. Must be new as there was none in that area when she was in Drydock. Hope to be riding her soon when she returns to Route 1 for the Christmas season! 
Queen of New "Rustminster"@tsawwassen 15Dec18 by Brandon Siska, on Flickr |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Dec 16, 2018 21:04:33 GMT -8
Quite a bit of rust on the aft lower car deck doors, despite having gone through refit. Must be new as there was none in that area when she was in Drydock. Hope to be riding her soon when she returns to Route 1 for the Christmas season!
Queen of New "Rustminster"@tsawwassen 15Dec18 by Brandon Siska, on Flickr The lack of car deck windows, especially on the upper level seems somewhat "claustrophobic" I would imagine. Does anyone else seem like that might be an issue for some people? |
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Post by Neil on Dec 16, 2018 23:22:51 GMT -8
Quite a bit of rust on the aft lower car deck doors, despite having gone through refit. Must be new as there was none in that area when she was in Drydock. Hope to be riding her soon when she returns to Route 1 for the Christmas season!
Queen of New "Rustminster"@tsawwassen 15Dec18 by Brandon Siska, on Flickr I don't really see the significance, particularly when you consider her age. Against a background of white paint, all you need is a small patch of surface rust, and when it gets wet, it's going to stream downward. I think it was now dormant member 'blackshadow' who pointed out how a thin bubble of rust can look a lot worse than it actually is. |
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Post by Brandon S on Dec 17, 2018 8:35:20 GMT -8
Quite a bit of rust on the aft lower car deck doors, despite having gone through refit. Must be new as there was none in that area when she was in Drydock. Hope to be riding her soon when she returns to Route 1 for the Christmas season!
Queen of New "Rustminster"@tsawwassen 15Dec18 by Brandon Siska, on Flickr The lack of car deck windows, especially on the upper level seems somewhat "claustrophobic" I would imagine. Does anyone else seem like that might be an issue for some people? Whenever I am sailing on the New West I usually take a stroll through the upper car deck. I really don’t find it claustrophobic but some might. |
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Post by Ferryman on Dec 17, 2018 11:12:43 GMT -8
Quite a bit of rust on the aft lower car deck doors, despite having gone through refit. Must be new as there was none in that area when she was in Drydock. Seems like to me it was simply missed, perhaps by mistake. Judging by your signature photo, the stern doors were open during your visit to the drydock which would have hidden that area. In your more recent photo the doors are actually closed. Fun fact: Another difference between the V-Class and the New West after she was lifted, is that they added additional side supports to the upper car deck platform for the ramp aprons. The V-Class had more of a cantilevered platform in comparison. This makes the New West look like it's stern doors are always wide open when looking at it from the side, when in fact they're usually closed. |
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BC Ferries - Queen of New Westminster nears Swartz Bay. by Scott, on Flickr
BC Ferries - Queen of New Westminster nears Swartz Bay. by Scott, on Flickr
BC Ferries - Queen of New Westminster off Portland Island en route to Tsawwassen. by Scott, on Flickr
BC Ferries - Mayne Queen, Queen of New Westminster and SoBC. by Scott, on Flickr
BC Ferries - Queen of New Westminster and Mayne Queen. by Scott, on Flickr
