anderpz
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Post by anderpz on Jul 15, 2024 19:09:13 GMT -8
I'll tack this here, anderpz, but it's to thank you for all the photos you posted yesterday... Hey thanks, I've been lurking for quite a few years and finally decided to get my act together and start sharing my photos/videos. I have plenty more to share but I don't want to bombard the forums all at once. I really enjoy this community and love to geek out on ferries ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png)
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Post by Ollie on Jul 31, 2024 19:18:58 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster in Active Pass, today.
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Post by Ollie on Aug 2, 2024 5:56:49 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster has a flag with the number 60 on the jackstaff today!!!
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Post by Ollie on Aug 2, 2024 7:13:17 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster in Active Pass with her new jackstaff flag, this morning.
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Post by Charles on Aug 2, 2024 15:40:45 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster in Active Pass with her new jackstaff flag, this morning.
I honestly hope they paint the railing underneath the bridge, it looks out of place and I know the black railing is helpful navigationally but it just look better untouched. AND she needs her coat of arms from however long ago, and the vent units by the tunnels moved. Imagine the aesthetic bonus…
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Post by Ollie on Aug 3, 2024 23:14:57 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster in Active Pass, 3 August 2024.
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Post by timmyc on Aug 4, 2024 11:59:22 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster in Active Pass with her new jackstaff flag, this morning.
Love how well this photo shows off her double knuckle along the entire length of the hull as the sides transition between the lower and upper tumblehome profiles.
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Post by cbachmeier on Aug 5, 2024 14:00:02 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster has a flag with the number 60 on the jackstaff today!!! They are also handing out commenerative Pins onboard too!
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Post by Ollie on Aug 5, 2024 14:03:39 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster has a flag with the number 60 on the jackstaff today!!! They are also handing out commenerative Pins onboard too! Do you know how long they will be doing this for?
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Post by cbachmeier on Aug 5, 2024 14:15:07 GMT -8
They are also handing out commenerative Pins onboard too! Do you know how long they will be doing this for? According to the BCF post on Instagram, the flag will be there for the rest of the month, and in regards to the pins BC Ferries said "theyll go quickly!"
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Post by Ollie on Aug 5, 2024 19:38:42 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster in Active Pass, today.
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Post by anderpz on Aug 6, 2024 7:20:02 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster has a flag with the number 60 on the jackstaff today!!! They are also handing out commenerative Pins onboard too! According to a BCF reply to a comment on their Instagram post the pins were delayed and haven't showed up yet...
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Post by cbachmeier on Aug 6, 2024 12:17:36 GMT -8
They are also handing out commenerative Pins onboard too! According to a BCF reply to a comment on their Instagram post the pins were delayed and haven't showed up yet... Thats good to know, I might try and take a trip up there sometime this month so I can get on of those pins
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Post by Starsteward on Aug 6, 2024 15:08:58 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster in Active Pass, today.
Are there any cosmetic upgrades for humans that would show us as 'nattily' as this old QUEEN ? Get all of us to 60 and beyond looking this good!
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Aug 6, 2024 19:41:33 GMT -8
Day 2 & 3: Camping at Ruckle on Saltspring I found a wonderful site right near the water where I would be able to catch the New West plying back and forth several times. As the last remaining BC ferry of her kind, I feel a special warmth everytime I see her. On Day 3 I did a round trip from Swartz Bay, and I eagerly showed off my tattoo of the Nanaimo to many ferry staff. As I was getting off of the foot passenger ramp and walking down the hallway, I heard the one staff say to the other "Wow, I don't think I've ever seen anyone that excited to ride this ferry before!" Needless to say, I still really enjoy the ferries, even at the age of 31 now. DSC_0069 by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr DSC_0091 by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr I felt very fortunate to see whales on this trip!! PXL_20240721_175430940.MP by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr Queen of New Westminster reunited with her sister the Queen of Nanaimo DSC_0199 by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr My campsite on Ruckle, best seat in the house (I know it's not the QNW, but it fits in the narrative here!) DSC_0501 by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr New West at dusk DSC_0568 by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr New West at dawn DSC_0687 by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr Isn't she grand? DSC_0697 by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr Ferries passing DSC_0731 by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr I don't think the New West has a bad angle. DSC_0799 by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr DSC_0001 by Sean Goerzen, on Flickr Though terminal shots like this block much of the ship, I really like how it is sort of an 'action' shot. You feel the anticipation of boarding on a grand old lady shortly. Saying goodbye is never easy, of course. Until next time, New West.
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Aug 7, 2024 12:05:46 GMT -8
They are also handing out commenerative Pins onboard too! According to a BCF reply to a comment on their Instagram post the pins were delayed and haven't showed up yet... If anyone is willing to snag me a pin, I will etransfer to pay for the cost of shipping to Manitoba!
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Post by Ollie on Aug 20, 2024 18:11:32 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster's jackstaff flag is gone now...
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Post by Ollie on Aug 20, 2024 19:57:44 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster entering Active Pass, today.
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Post by Ollie on Aug 22, 2024 20:52:40 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster exiting Active Pass in the dark, today.
For some reason all the forward windows are covered?
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 22, 2024 21:12:29 GMT -8
For some reason all the forward windows are covered?
Standard practice, extraneous light from the lounge below the wheelhouse interferes with the night vision of the officers & crew who are present in the wheelhouse, conning the ship ...
Newer vessels have coated glass that stops outward light leakage. On the New West they still cover those forward lounge windows with heavy blinds once it gets dark.
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anderpz
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Post by anderpz on Aug 23, 2024 6:41:36 GMT -8
They are also handing out commenerative Pins onboard too! According to a BCF reply to a comment on their Instagram post the pins were delayed and haven't showed up yet... Update: Was on the New West last weekend. Pins are in the Chief Steward's office. "We have plenty." says Chief Stewart. They're quite snazzy. I'll be posting photos when I get a chance.
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Post by Ollie on Aug 23, 2024 15:18:34 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster entering Active Pass, today.
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Post by Ollie on Aug 24, 2024 17:07:21 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster entering and exiting Active Pass, today.
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Post by pacificcat99 on Aug 26, 2024 9:01:17 GMT -8
According to a BCF reply to a comment on their Instagram post the pins were delayed and haven't showed up yet... Update: Was on the New West last weekend. Pins are in the Chief Steward's office. "We have plenty." says Chief Stewart. They're quite snazzy. I'll be posting photos when I get a chance. Had a lovely trip yesterday on the New West from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen. Unfortunately could not get a pin as the Chief Steward was not the usual. I'll try to email customer service to see if they can send one to add to the collection. They have a display by the passages gift shop on board with some pictures and history to celebrate 60 years of service for anyone travelling on the New West who may want to go have a look.
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Post by Ollie on Aug 26, 2024 11:07:33 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster in Active Pass, 25 August 2024.
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