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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 18, 2014 22:42:58 GMT -8
Today, I braved long-weekend traffic and made a special trip over to SSI just to get photographs of the Nanaimo at Long Harbour.
Major kudos to her crews and those at FMU, she looks absolutely fantastic!
April 18, 2014The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
 BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo entering Long Harbour, SSI. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo nearing her berth at Long Harbour, SSI. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo nearing her berth at Long Harbour, SSI. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo outbound from Long Harbour, SSI. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo outbound from Long Harbour, SSI. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo outbound from Long Harbour. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo outbound from Long Harbour, SSI. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo en route to Tsawwassen. by BCFS, on Flickr
Whistle sounding prior to emerging from Long Harbour and rounding Nose Point. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 19, 2014 8:37:41 GMT -8
Today, I braved long-weekend traffic and made a special trip over to SSI just to get photographs of the Nanaimo at Long Harbour.
Thanks for the efforts. I like the location, especially when the departing 'Nanaimo is on a direct sailing to Tsawwassen, and takes that hard port turn before Prevost Island at Nose Point. Have any of the neighbours gotten familiar enough to invite you in for tea yet? |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 19, 2014 10:39:51 GMT -8
Have any of the neighbours gotten familiar enough to invite you in for tea yet? Ha! With all the trips thus far, plus those likely to come in the not-too-distant future, I'm expecting the invite on my next visit to the area.  |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 29, 2014 0:28:23 GMT -8
Photos taken during last Sundays group trip; our first aboard since she went to FMU for refit. The ultimate highlight to a twenty-two hour day devoted to ferry travel.
April 27, 2014The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
 BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo approaching Berth 2, Tsawwassen. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Sun Deck, Queen of Nanaimo. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Starboard Solarium, Queen of Nanaimo. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Bell, Queen of Nanaimo. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Bridge and Coat of Arms, Queen of Nanaimo. by BCFS, on Flickr |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 2, 2014 22:37:15 GMT -8
The best whistle set in the fleet (arguably the whole coast) sounding flawlessly, as always. What begins as an open fifth later adds G# prior to the full blast in E major.
This recording is a combination of recordings from both Mike and I. He was aft of the funnel on the port side while I was on the starboard side.
This is how the whistle should sound and I'm positive Bob Swanson would agree!!! 
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Post by WettCoast on May 3, 2014 9:00:21 GMT -8
Yes indeed the Nanaimo's whistle does sound lovely. It seems to me most of the fleet sounded just like this back in the day...
Back in the day that 'good sound' was combined with 'good looks'. If only they had the 'vision' to bring back the classic pastel blue dogwood theme to the fleet.
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Post by Mike on May 4, 2014 8:21:59 GMT -8
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Post by princessofvanfan on May 4, 2014 22:05:55 GMT -8
Nice pix. We're booked on her on August 16 to Pender Island...could very well be my last trip on her. I'll be sure to savour every minute of the 2 1/2 hour voyage. We'll do the Burnaby next year, then, that'll be it. Really makes me sad the Nanny and Burnaby are going to be gone soon, but at least we'll have the New West for a few more years yet.
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Post by Starsteward on May 5, 2014 7:16:23 GMT -8
Yes indeed the Nanaimo's whistle does sound lovely. It seems to me most of the fleet sounded just like this back in the day... Back in the day that 'good sound' was combined with 'good looks'. If only they had the 'vision' to bring back the classic pastel blue dogwood theme to the fleet. Ah to see the classic pastel blue with the Dogwood logo on the funnel would be a joy to behold, nonetheless, the absolutely fantastic "blow the budget" paint job the folks at Deas served up definitely takes the 'Nanny' back to the good old days  Do any of our esteemed members out there have any inside scoop on the general condition of the 'Nanny's' engines, etc. etc.? What are the major reasons we're going to decommission the old girl a few years from now? Just wondering..... |
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Post by Starsteward on May 7, 2014 6:20:40 GMT -8
Yes indeed the Nanaimo's whistle does sound lovely. It seems to me most of the fleet sounded just like this back in the day... Back in the day that 'good sound' was combined with 'good looks'. If only they had the 'vision' to bring back the classic pastel blue dogwood theme to the fleet. One should use that beautiful whistle sound as their wakey wakey alarm every morning! How could one not be totally energized every day being 'whistled into the day'? and, yes, bring back the classic pastel blue!!! |
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Post by Mike on Jul 4, 2014 20:42:56 GMT -8
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Post by Starsteward on Aug 14, 2014 11:26:42 GMT -8
Some photos of the Queen of Nanaimo today in Active Pass abeam of Matthews Bluff, as seen from the Spirit of Vancouver Island:    Super shots of the grand old 'Nanny'! All you were missing was a bright sunny day. The Queen of Nanaimo and the Queen of Burnaby, 'stretched' but not 'lifted' remain two of the nicest looking ferry boats to be found....anywhere! So tragically sad that they are both on borrowed time. 'Nuff said. 
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Post by compdude787 on Aug 14, 2014 12:45:48 GMT -8
Some photos of the Queen of Nanaimo today in Active Pass abeam of Matthews Bluff, as seen from the Spirit of Vancouver Island: [snip] Super shots of the grand old 'Nanny'! All you were missing was a bright sunny day. The Queen of Nanaimo and the Queen of Burnaby, 'stretched' but not 'lifted' remain two of the nicest looking ferry boats to be found....anywhere! So tragically sad that they are both on borrowed time. 'Nuff said.
I agree, those are good shots of the 'Nanny! These go to show that the V/Bs looked nicest after being stretched; when they were lifted they didn't really look as good. |
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Post by Mike on Sept 1, 2014 22:23:24 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 2, 2014 8:20:07 GMT -8
Perfect evening light on the side of a lovely Spaulding ship. It doesn't get much better than that, for pleasing the eye. |
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Post by princessofvanfan on Sept 3, 2014 11:57:37 GMT -8
Yes, the Nanny and Burnaby are two of the more sleek and graceful ships in the fleet, along with the Spirits. Must have something to do with the funnel being further aft on these ships.
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Post by Curtis on Sept 11, 2014 8:52:32 GMT -8
Here are some Photos of the Queen of Nanaimo from a Sunny Weekend back in June. All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Departing Sturdies Bay.  Queen of Nanaimo Departing Sturdies Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Next Morning taken from Georgina Point on Mayne Island.  Queen of Nanaimo Enroute to Tsawwassen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Queen of Nanaimo Enroute to Tsawwassen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr EDIT: That evening from the same spot.  Queen of Nanaimo Enroute to Sturdies Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Then back to the other side the day after from Bellhouse Park.  Queen of Nanaimo Departing Sturdies Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Queen of Nanaimo Departing Sturdies Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Queen of Nanaimo Enroute to Tsawwassen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Later that day coming into Sturdies.  Queen of Nanaimo Approaching Sturdies Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr and to End it off, this picture which was my Signature last month.  Coastal Celebration Enroute to Tsawwassen, Queen of Nanaimo Approaching Sturdies Bay. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr That's All for Now. |
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Post by Curtis on Sept 16, 2014 17:19:40 GMT -8
It's been almost 3 Months since I posted my Last Walkthrough. Similar to posting my Flickr photos to the Forum, it seems I took a Summer Hiatus from Uploading Walkthroughs or Whistles. To get back in the Saddle for videos, here's my Walkthrough of the Queen of Nanaimo from back in late May.
That's all for... Er, Next Time: The Queen of Cowichan.
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Post by gulfislandkayaker on Sept 23, 2014 17:39:54 GMT -8
I'm just about to board the Nanaimo.... I'm gonna miss the ol' gal. The Sidney, Tsawwassen, Queen of the Islands, all the smaller Ferries that service the southern gulf islands - great memories of them all (except maybe Queen of the Islands, tippy thing that she was).
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Post by Curtis on Mar 26, 2015 13:46:03 GMT -8
Here are some shots of the Queen of Nanaimo on her Departure from Tsawwassen on March 14th. All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.The Spirit of BC and Queen of New Westminster were occupying Berths 1 and 2 that day, so she was in Berth 4. 
Queen of Nanaimo Loading at Berth 4, Tsawwassen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Swinging her Stern away from the Dolphins, the clear sign that she's about to depart. 
Queen of Nanaimo Ready to Depart Berth 4, Tsawwassen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Going Astern. 
Queen of Nanaimo Departing Berth 4, Tsawwassen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr 
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Queen of Nanaimo Departing Berth 4, Tsawwassen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr That's All for Now. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 18, 2015 20:24:16 GMT -8
Instead of turning cars around on the boat when there is a direct sailing to Mayne on a busy weekend can not she back in and save time unloading do don't have to waste time moving cars on the boat?? I watched this at Village Bay tonight and it took forever cause of the loading! Backing in might be quicker if it's a direct sailing both ways!
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Post by Mike on Jun 13, 2015 19:33:33 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Jun 20, 2015 8:20:23 GMT -8
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