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Post by Dane on Jul 27, 2017 22:06:33 GMT -8
Ah I missed that obviously. These B class ships are sure limping out of service.
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 28, 2017 13:52:17 GMT -8
An ailing & worn out Queen of Nanaimo limps toward Tsawwassen Terminal on 27 July 2017. The Nanaimo was pulled out of service a few minutes later, just as soon as it completed this run. It remains out of service as I type this ... In the background you can see Vancouver Island's beautiful snow-capped San Flugal Mountains glistening in the morning sun.  © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 28, 2017 14:55:01 GMT -8
In the background you can see Vancouver Island's beautiful snow-capped San Flugal Mountains glistening in the morning sun. I wave, and say "Happy Summer" |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 28, 2017 15:13:56 GMT -8
The summer situation of an ailing Queen of Nanaimo, with inadequate vessel replacement flexibility, is exactly what BC Ferries was planning to avoid when determining the timing of the 3 Salish Class ship's construction/delivery timelines.
They wanted the Raven in place and trained-up and ready for summer 2017 service. They knew that if Raven wasn't delivered by a certain date in the Spring, then the whole summer season for Raven would be lost, and they'd need to work Q-Nanaimo for an unwanted last season.
So I'm assuming that there were late-delivery penalty clauses in the Remontowa contract, and I'm assuming that those clauses have been enacted for Salish Raven.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 28, 2017 19:12:18 GMT -8
September 12, 2016.
It seems so long ago now, but that was my final trip on Queen of Nanaimo. I'm thankful that I took lots of video on that day.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 29, 2017 3:44:58 GMT -8
An ailing & worn out Queen of Nanaimo limps toward Tsawwassen Terminal on 27 July 2017. The Nanaimo was pulled out of service a few minutes later, just as soon as it completed this run. It remains out of service as I type this ... In the background you can see Vancouver Island's beautiful snow-capped San Flugal Mountains glistening in the morning sun. © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on FlickrWett Coast has taken a very significant photograph here. One that we will treasure for years to come. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 29, 2017 6:34:16 GMT -8
Queen of Nanaimo is now leaving Tsawwassen for the final time in her life, headed for Deas Dock.
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Post by bigcountry on Jul 29, 2017 7:22:38 GMT -8
Queen of Nanaimo is now leaving Tsawwassen for the final time in her life, headed for Deas Dock. Is it confirmed she won't be repaired or just speculation? |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 29, 2017 7:35:07 GMT -8
Queen of Nanaimo is now leaving Tsawwassen for the final time in her life, headed for Deas Dock. Is it confirmed she won't be repaired or just speculation? Somewhere in between. My choice to use words that made it sound final. Obviously we won't know for sure until we hear something definitive from the company. My intent in posting was to give people an opportunity to see her move for likely the final time, if they are in that Fraser River delta area. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 29, 2017 8:39:17 GMT -8
....and now she's arrived at Deas.
Not at a drydock.
Not at a terminal.
She's going to be near her sister the 'Burnaby.
They can reminisce about old times on Route-2.
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 29, 2017 9:06:00 GMT -8
An ailing & worn out Queen of Nanaimo limps into berth 2 @ Tsawwassen Terminal on 27 July 2017 just before 10 AM. The big front door is opened ... Her replacement, the Salish Eagle, is to the left.  © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr |
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Post by Dane on Jul 29, 2017 9:47:29 GMT -8
Oh my I hope I didn't miss a last sailing opportunity! I tried three times to Nanaimo; out of service every time. I suppose there's some poetic justice there, though.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 29, 2017 12:46:50 GMT -8
No BCFS announcement yet, but now a buddy of mine has heard a Victoria news report on the end of the Queen of Nanaimo.
I will keep looking for some sort of public news report, to be able to publicly confirm what I've privately heard.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 29, 2017 12:55:52 GMT -8
If we were keeping a scrapbook of Queen of Nanaimo lifelong events, we'd include this one near the end.
We await the official update, and we're ravin' interested in what happens next, with eventual "Two Bird Service" on Route-9. I hear flapping sounds...
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Post by Dane on Jul 29, 2017 15:19:43 GMT -8
In so many ways this situation was predictable. I hope the Raven lands promptly. There's many here more educated than I, obviously, but I do know a lot of Salt Spring crew got a head start when the Nanaimo went down the first time this summer because they double-crewed the Eagle for familiarization on several of the sailings I was on.
It's a shame that the Nanaimo's end came so unceremoniously, but as I said above it's a poetic end to a trouble couple of years. When service notices were needed every time they took on fuel it seemed like this old girl was limping a bit too much.
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Post by Charles on Jul 29, 2017 18:53:39 GMT -8
It sounds like everyone hear thinks the queen of Nanaimo has served her last day but it seems that bcferries still wants her back and serving 'till fall. So I wonder what will happen. I want one more trip on the queen but alas, the vessel may just have served her final voyage
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Post by yak on Jul 29, 2017 19:30:39 GMT -8
Here's a video of what is presumably her last turn out of Tsawwassen as she was moved to Deas Dock. There was a sense of occasion to this voyage. The video isn't the highest quality and I've seen a better one from shore but for now it'll have to do.  We cranked up the PA to play her off with Heart of Oak; I believe there were several bewildered passengers aboard the incoming Coastal Celebration. |
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Post by chinook2 on Jul 29, 2017 23:00:13 GMT -8
....and now she's arrived at Deas. Not at a drydock. Not at a terminal. She's going to be near her sister the 'Burnaby. They can reminisce about old times on Route-2. Events suggest a parts transplant? |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 29, 2017 23:07:12 GMT -8
....and now she's arrived at Deas. Not at a drydock. Not at a terminal. She's going to be near her sister the 'Burnaby. They can reminisce about old times on Route-2. Events suggest a parts transplant? Sadly no. I think there were lots of parts transplants from Burnaby to Nanaimo in the recent months, but now both ships are done and waiting sale for scrap. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jul 30, 2017 1:17:27 GMT -8
I think BC Ferries hopes to have her back by July 31; if, there is a week delay in entering service again, I could see BC Ferries speeding up sea trails on the Salish Revan just incase if the time comes for BC Ferries just to up gave fixing her because it is weeks until her retirement from the fleet.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 30, 2017 7:14:28 GMT -8
Charles and Blue Bus Fan, we can revisit this discussion in 3 days or so, when the announcement is made. Maybe sooner.
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Post by Starsteward on Jul 30, 2017 7:38:45 GMT -8
Oh my I hope I didn't miss a last sailing opportunity! I tried three times to Nanaimo; out of service every time. I suppose there's some poetic justice there, though. My sentiments exactly, 'Dane'. Like the old saying goes: "You snooze, you lose"  I had planned on doing a 'last-run' on the 'Nanny' during her Summer, Sunday schedule but, alas... Perhaps a trip to Deas to get a shot of the two sisters would be a fitting and lasting reminder that one should never assume the longevity of someone or something in their elder years. |
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Post by Curtis on Jul 30, 2017 10:34:01 GMT -8
My last trip on the Queen of Nanaimo was July 4, 2017 from Otter Bay to Long Harbour to Tsawwassen. Here are some captures from that day. Warning: Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Coming into view at Otter Bay. 
Queen of Nanaimo Enroute to Otter Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Queen of Nanaimo Enroute to Otter Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr The sisters of 1964, together the last of their class. 
Queen of New Westminster Enroute to Tsawwassen, Queen of Nanaimo Enroute to Otter Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Coming into Otter Bay. 
Queen of Nanaimo Approaching Otter Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Queen of Nanaimo Docking at Otter Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Up on the Fo'c'sle. 
Queen of Nanaimo Docked at Otter Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Deck 4, Fo'c'sle, Queen of Nanaimo. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Down on the vehicle deck. 
Deck 2, Main Car Deck Bow, Queen of Nanaimo. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Deck 2, Main Car Deck, Queen of Nanaimo. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Deck 2, Main Car Deck, Queen of Nanaimo. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr As always, a well kept bell. 
Ship's Bell, Queen of Nanaimo. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Sad to think these sweet tones won't be heard in Active Pass again. 
Airchime Whistle, Queen of Nanaimo. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Departing Tsawwassen as seen from the Coastal Celebration in Berth 4. 
Queen of Nanaimo Departing Tsawwassen. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Queen of Nanaimo Departing Tsawwassen. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Head On. 
Queen of Nanaimo Departing Tsawwassen. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Later on in the Southern Gulf Islands. 
Queen of Nanaimo Enroute to Otter Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Back at Tsawwassen with her Successor. 
Salish Eagle Docked at Berth 1, Queen of Nanaimo Docked at Berth 2, Tsawwassen. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr And now, what ultimately will be my last picture of the Queen of Nanaimo in Service. 
Salish Eagle Docked at Berth 1, Queen of Nanaimo Docked at Berth 2, Tsawwassen. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr That's all for the Nanaimo. |
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Post by Charles on Jul 30, 2017 11:28:53 GMT -8
By any chance did you record some Queen of Nanaimo retirement videos?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 30, 2017 11:49:51 GMT -8
By any chance did you record some Queen of Nanaimo retirement videos? There are a couple of videos on YouTube on her final journey from Tsawwassen to Fraser Marine Unit (Deas Dock) on morning of July 29, 2017 Departing Tsawwassen, with "Heart of Oak" playing on the ship Arriving at FMU with "Scotland the Brave" playing on the ship ----------- That's all I saw from Saturday. On my last trip on her (which was over a year ago), I did full trip video of a milk-run round trip. Member "Curtis" has a walkthrough video on his YouTube channel. Is this what you had in mind, Charles? |
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