QUEEN OF NANAIMO - Photos & Discussion

[Low Light Mike]

Sept 14, 2017 19:33:46 GMT -8 nannyman said:

Did anyone attend the decommissioning ceremony?
I was out of town unfortunately. Hopefully some photos were taken?

There are some videos up on our Facebook page HERE, which will probably eventually find their way to this forum site.


And some of our finest photographers were on-hand at the event, so expect to see photos of the retirement event soon.

[Curtis]

Here it is, my final Walkthrough aboard the Queen of Nanaimo!


And a couple whistle blasts...

[nannyman]

Waterline profile:

[Scott]

Some photos taken on the day of the Nanaimo's celebration of service... 

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BC Ferries - Former Queen of Burnaby as seen from the now former Queen of Nanaimo. by Scott, on Flickr


BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo's Statistics. by Scott, on Flickr


BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo's History. by Scott, on Flickr

BC Ferries - Funnel and Whistle, Queen of Nanaimo. by Scott, on Flickr

BC Ferries - View aft from the monkey island, Queen of Nanaimo. by Scott, on Flickr

BC Ferries - Sun Deck, Queen of Nanaimo. by Scott, on Flickr

BC Ferries - Former Queens of Nanaimo and Burnaby at FMU (Deas Dock). by Scott, on Flickr

BC Ferries - Former Queen of Nanaimo at Berth 3, FMU (Deas Dock). by Scott, on Flickr

BC Ferries - Former Queens of Burnaby and Nanaimo at FMU (Deas Dock). by Scott, on Flickr

[PeninsulaExplorer]

Sept 23, 2017 19:29:59 GMT -8 Scott said:

Some photos taken on the day of the Nanaimo's celebration of service... 

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BC Ferries - Funnel and Whistle, Queen of Nanaimo. by Scott, on Flickr

I couldn't help but notice that two of the whistles are missing. Is the Nanaimo going to stay like that when it is sent to Fiji? If so, will the other two whistles be repurposed elsewhere?

[Scott]

Sept 24, 2017 17:45:28 GMT -8 PeninsulaExplorer said:

I couldn't help but notice that two of the whistles are missing. Is the Nanaimo going to stay like that when it is sent to Fiji? If so, will the other two whistles be repurposed elsewhere?

All three Airchime whistles have been removed and are apparently going to a historical group on SSI. I don't know any specifics at this time, unfortunately.

The single whistle installed is not original to the Nanaimo and appears to be a newer Kahlenburg KM whistle.

[Ferryman]

Not a big update, but a slight update nonetheless

fijisun.com.fj/2017/09/27/goundar-shipping-crew-to-bring-back-5m-vessel/

[Starsteward]

Sept 26, 2017 21:59:10 GMT -8 Ferryman said:

Not a big update, but a slight update nonetheless

fijisun.com.fj/2017/09/27/goundar-shipping-crew-to-bring-back-5m-vessel/

   Very interesting bits of information. The purchase of the 'Nanny' being the 3rd ex-BCFS vessel to go to the sunny climes of Fiji, appears to be a major cog in the
   service offerings by Goundar Shipping. The criteria for picking the crew for the Canada-Fiji vessel transfer would appear to be a positive motivator for company
   employees.
   Undergoing a dry-docking in Victoria prior to their final departure is testament to the importance Goundar shipping is placing on making sure the ship and crew have been
   as thoroughly prepared for the transfer as possible. Hopefully all the 'Nanny's' recent mechanical problems can be corrected as a westward voyage to Fiji in the first part 
   of November could meet with some very nasty weather.

[roeco]

I'm wondering how much of the Burnaby will be going with it...in terms of spare parts!

[Starsteward]

Sept 15, 2017 20:34:21 GMT -8 nannyman said:

Waterline profile:

      Great rendition of the 'Queen of Nanaimo'.
      It was exactly 2 months from the date of her inaugural sailing that on a bright sunny Tuesday, the 4th of August that as a rookie Busboy with B.C. Ferries, I, along
      with the rest of my 'B' watch crew under the able command of the late Captain Bob Ashmore and Chief Steward Tommy Wheeler, got our first glimpse of this brand
      new vessel. This was a welcomed upgrade from having spent the first 2 months of the '64 Summer season on the 'Sechelt Queen'. The ex-'Chinook' had had most of
      her interior cabin spaces stripped out and left in a ravaged state. The lack of an effective air conditioning system was perhaps the most oppressing feature of that old
      vessel.
      If one remembers what is was like when you sat behind the wheel of your brand new car, with all the new-car smells assailing your senses, so it was when we walked
      aboard the brand new 'Nanny'. Everything was bright and shiny, everything from the car deck, companionways, sitting areas, et al, seemed SO big and bright!
      Everything from the water taps in the heads, to the light switches in the crew lounge, hey, they all worked perfectly.
      The galley staff were beside themselves with all their new equipment, especially the huge steam pot that the cooks used to prepare the daily batches of the BC Ferries
      famous clam chowder soup, served up in a bowl so large it could have almost been used by inept barbers offering up some infamous 'bowl-cut' hair cuts.
      Crew members, at this time in BC Ferries history were required to pay 50% of the list price for food items consumed during watch periods.
      This policy was, at best, loosely adhered to. With fellow crew members strategically located in the dining area and on the rear deck outside the port side galley
      entrances, hungry crew members, (the usual suspects being busboys, stewards and some green-coated cashiers and tourist counsellors), often made use of the
      big garbage chute located just inside the port-side galley entrance doors. Alerted by fellow mates that someone with 'stripes' was on the prowl, one could often
      hear the implosion of crockery, often holding unfinished meals as it bounced off the metal walls of the chute and down into the depths of route 2.
      Ah, those were the beautiful days on our new shiny ferry. The only new addition everyone had another 6 months to wait for its appearance on all the BC Ferry
      vessels was: _____________?    
      
       

[Low Light Mike]

Sept 27, 2017 10:19:20 GMT -8 Starsteward said:

The only new addition everyone had another 6 months to wait for its appearance on all the BC Ferry vessels was: _____________?

...the mezzanine platform deck.

[mybidness459]

I vote that that nice round plaque above her passenger deck Windows and the one on her sister be transferred to the newer ships of the fleet, such as the Coastal class for example.

[Starsteward]

Sept 27, 2017 17:51:00 GMT -8 mybidness459 said:

I vote that that nice round plaque above her passenger deck Windows and the one on her sister be transferred to the newer ships of the fleet, such as the Coastal class for example.

   I agree, that nice round plaque, otherwise known as the British Columbia Coat of Arms, should adorn all vessels in the now (corporate) BC Ferry Service Fleet.

[Starsteward]

Sept 27, 2017 13:41:13 GMT -8 Low Light Mike said:

Sept 27, 2017 10:19:20 GMT -8 Starsteward said:

The only new addition everyone had another 6 months to wait for its appearance on all the BC Ferry vessels was: _____________?

...the mezzanine platform deck.

     Not the answer I was looking for. As the line says: 'appearance on ALL BC Ferry vessels'.
     The no-cash quiz is still up for grabs. 

[Nick]

Sept 27, 2017 19:49:09 GMT -8 Starsteward said:

Sept 27, 2017 13:41:13 GMT -8 Low Light Mike said:

...the mezzanine platform deck.

     Not the answer I was looking for. As the line says: 'appearance on ALL BC Ferry vessels'.
     The no-cash quiz is still up for grabs. 

I'm thinking the new maple leaf flag that would be adorning the stern of all ferries. Would have come out in February 1965.

[Starsteward]

Sept 27, 2017 22:59:56 GMT -8 Nick said:

Sept 27, 2017 19:49:09 GMT -8 Starsteward said:

     Not the answer I was looking for. As the line says: 'appearance on ALL BC Ferry vessels'.
     The no-cash quiz is still up for grabs. 

I'm thinking the new maple leaf flag that would be adorning the stern of all ferries. Would have come out in February 1965.

     We have a WINNER! Way to go 'Nick'!
     On February 15th, 1965 the Canadian Red Ensign was replaced by the red Maple Leaf on white background with the two red end strips. At long last Canada
     now had a 'distinctive' home-grown National symbol.
     Just a historical aside if I may. I've always liked the music that makes up the 'Maple Leaf Forever' song, however, if one listens to the lyrics, one realizes that
     we would really be opening a can of worms if a campaign was ever undertaken to make this song our National Anthem.

[Brandon S]

Looks like she has been sold to Goundar Shipping in Fiji. Same company that bought the Queen Of Prince Rupert, and Queen Of Chilliwack 

Fiji Sun Article 1
Fiji Sun Article 2

Sold For Between $2.5-$3 Million Dollars
Due To Arrive In Fiji Between November and December

[FNS]

Oct 5, 2017 8:02:04 GMT -8 Brandon S said:

Looks like she has been sold to Goundar Shipping in Fiji. Same company that bought the Queen Of Prince Rupert, and Queen Of Chilliwack 

Fiji Sun Article 1
Fiji Sun Article 2

Sold For Between $2.5-$3 Million Dollars
Due To Arrive In Fiji Between November and December

We all know this already.  The QUEEN OF NANAIMO will be renamed LOMAIVITI PRINCESS V.

This vessel is due to be taken out of sea water soon for hull survey, cleaning, and painting.

Then, she's off to her new home to reunite with her former BCF workmates QPR (LP1) and QOC (LP3).

And, for our mods, I guess the time is coming soon to move this thread of the QUEEN OF NANAIMO to the historic BCF section of this Forum.

[WettCoast]

Oct 5, 2017 8:17:05 GMT -8 FNS said:

Oct 5, 2017 8:02:04 GMT -8 Brandon S said:

And, for our mods, I guess the time is coming soon to move this thread of the QUEEN OF NANAIMO to the historic BCF section of this Forum.

Yes, the time came once the decommissioning ceremony was complete.  Farewell to Queen of Nanaimo ...

[Brandon S]

Oct 5, 2017 8:17:05 GMT -8 FNS said:

Oct 5, 2017 8:02:04 GMT -8 Brandon S said:

Looks like she has been sold to Goundar Shipping in Fiji. Same company that bought the Queen Of Prince Rupert, and Queen Of Chilliwack 

Fiji Sun Article 1
Fiji Sun Article 2

Sold For Between $2.5-$3 Million Dollars
Due To Arrive In Fiji Between November and December

We all know this already.  The QUEEN OF NANAIMO will be renamed LOMAIVITI PRINCESS V.

This vessel is due to be taken out of sea water soon for hull survey, cleaning, and painting.

Then, she's off to her new home to reunite with her former BCF workmates QPR (LP1) and QOC (LP3).

And, for our mods, I guess the time is coming soon to move this thread of the QUEEN OF NANAIMO to the historic BCF section of this Forum.

Apologies On That! Guess I Didn't Look Through The Forum Hard Enough

[arrrrmatey]

I'm not sure if this is the place to post this, but it seems appropriate...

Google maps has some updated images of Deas showing who I think is the Nanaimo and the Burnaby together (perhaps someone can confirm?). I think it is recent because the image of Tsawassen clearly shows a Salish vessel in Berth 1.

[FNS]

Oct 7, 2017 7:28:05 GMT -8 arrrrmatey said:

I'm not sure if this is the place to post this, but it seems appropriate...

Google maps has some updated images of Deas showing who I think is the Nanaimo and the Burnaby together (perhaps someone can confirm?). I think it is recent because the image of Tsawassen clearly shows a Salish vessel in Berth 1.

Here's a recent Google Earth pic of Deas.  The QUEEN OF BURNABY is moored at the north end while the QUEEN OF NANAIMO (LOMAIVITI PRINCESS V) is in a servicing slip.  The NANAIMO is still there today alongside the addition of the "QUEEN OF PORTHOLES" to this scene.

[mybidness459]

Yes, that sure is the Nanaimo and Burnaby. Cool shot.

[princessofvanfan]

Interesting how one has the solariums covered, and the other has them in their original, open configuration. I always liked walking through that narrow passageway betweem them when I was a kid.

[FNS]

Oct 8, 2017 22:06:48 GMT -8 princessofvanfan said:

Interesting how one has the solariums covered, and the other has them in their original, open configuration. I always liked walking through that narrow passageway betweem them when I was a kid.

The BURNABY was fitted with a few added amenities for the SEA-VIC run.  Those were placed inside the former "midships semi covered outside lounge".  That's why this area is enclosed aboard the BURNABY.