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Post by nannyman on Oct 9, 2017 8:15:34 GMT -8
Can anyone shed any light/history on the old BC Ferries Lighters? Issued by E. A. Morris Made in Japan RD 13,4,64   |
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 9, 2017 10:40:18 GMT -8
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 solariums were not really 'original' on the Seven Sisters, as they were part of the late 1960's early 70's 'stretching' reconfiguration. They are located in the part of the ship that did not exist prior to the addition of the 84 foot stretch. The solarium on the Nanaimo today, however, is pretty much the same as was found on all of her sisters when first stretched. The original solarium brightly coloured plastic seating, however, is long gone. |
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Post by princessofvanfan on Oct 9, 2017 20:09:59 GMT -8
Those seats were orange and made of fiberglass, weren't they?
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 9, 2017 20:59:46 GMT -8
Those seats were orange and made of fiberglass, weren't they? You're probably right about them being fibreglass ... As for the colours, it may have varied by vessel. All seven of them had those seats when first stretched. I have attached an areal view (from a post card) of the Esquimalt as she looked in 1969. Attachments:
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Post by FNS on Oct 11, 2017 14:22:59 GMT -8
What could be a last chance photo op, the QUEEN OF NEW WESTMINSTER has joined her two sisters for, what may be likely, one last meeting all three of the B-Variation of the V-Class BC ferries. Not shown in this view is a blip from the QUEEN OF BURNABY, which had her transponder turned off for some time now. The QONW arrived on this scene this morning.
Don't know how difficult or easy it is to get the three B's in a pic with "Lady Portholes" in the way. |
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Post by chinook2 on Oct 16, 2017 14:07:44 GMT -8
Can anyone shed any light/history on the old BC Ferries Lighters? Issued by E. A. Morris Made in Japan RD 13,4,64 Well, they were sold in the newsstands on the Victoria and Sidney class vessels in the 1960s and perhaps into the 70s, each vessel sold lighters with its own name on it, and they were used to light cigarettes, which were available from a vending machine on the promenade deck, and one could smoke the resulting lit cigarette in any of the interior or exterior passenger areas until non smoking areas were created some time in the mid 1970s. |
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Post by mybidness459 on Oct 20, 2017 11:44:46 GMT -8
Queen of Nanaimo Currently out in the Straight towards Tsawwassen, AIS says she is bound for Vancouver Drydock, 12:45pm Oct, 20, 2017 www.vesselfinder.com/?imo=6404375 |
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Post by FNS on Oct 20, 2017 13:21:57 GMT -8
Queen of Nanaimo Currently out in the Straight towards Tsawwassen, AIS says she is bound for Vancouver Drydock, 12:45pm Oct, 20, 2017 www.vesselfinder.com/?imo=6404375
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Post by FNS on Oct 20, 2017 21:23:30 GMT -8
Here are my captures of the QUEEN OF NANAIMO as she sailed by UBC today:
LARGER IMAGE HERE
Below are sequential still images as she continued on to North Vancouver. That's Bowen Island in the distance.
Many thanks to the operators of this cam for allowing us to see this today. Please visit their site:
towercam.arts.ubc.ca/view/viewer_index.shtml?id=105211
In drydock tonight.
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Post by nannyman on Oct 22, 2017 20:51:19 GMT -8
More photos have been added to the Queen of Nanaimo site. www.queenofnanaimo.com/photos-dave-bartle/Thank-you very much Dave Bartle for these great photos! If anyone else would like to contribute their photos, pls pm me.  |
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Post by Scott on Oct 22, 2017 23:15:39 GMT -8
Photos from a day spent chasing the Nanaimo on her move from FMU to VDD...
October 20, 2017The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
 BC Ferries - Queen of Burnaby, Northern Adventure, Queen of Nanaimo, Salish Eagle and Queen of New Westminster at FMU. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo away from Berth 3, FMU. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo away from Berth 3, FMU. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo away from Berth 3, FMU. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo away from Berth 3, FMU. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo en route to VDD. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo en route to VDD. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo en route to VDD. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo nearing Burrard Inlet. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo approaching Burrard Inlet. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo approaching Burrard Inlet. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo entering Burrard Inlet. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo holding off VDD. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo holding off VDD. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Nanaimo holding off VDD. by Scott, on Flickr |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 23, 2017 7:23:08 GMT -8
Photos from a day spent chasing the Nanaimo on her move from FMU to VDD...
October 20, 2017Scott, thanks for your talent and time in preserving that moment in B-Class history for all of us to enjoy. |
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 23, 2017 8:31:46 GMT -8
Photos from a day spent chasing the Nanaimo on her move from FMU to VDD...
October 20, 2017Scott, thanks for your talent and time in preserving that moment in B-Class history for all of us to enjoy. I echo Mr. Horn's compliments to 'Scott's' dogged tracking of the 'Nanny' and getting some absolutely terrific photos of the old girl in her new 'Goundar' colours. The solid blue hull does alter her overall appearance greatly, but not sure if it's for the better or not. The dark hull on the 'QPR' seemed to 'fit' but the dark hull on the 'Nanny', ah, might take a bit of getting used to. When the 'Rupert' and the 'Wack' underwent hull repainting, the vessels' names were changed at that time to Lomaiviti Princess I and III respectively. I have a theory as to why the 'Nanny' has not yet become Lomaiviti Princess V. The 'Nanny's' present location might offer up a clue? |
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Post by Ferryman on Oct 23, 2017 11:46:06 GMT -8
The solid blue hull does alter her overall appearance greatly, but not sure if it's for the better or not. The dark hull on the 'QPR' seemed to 'fit' but the dark hull on the 'Nanny', ah, might take a bit of getting used to. When the 'Rupert' and the 'Wack' underwent hull repainting, the vessels' names were changed at that time to Lomaiviti Princess I and III respectively. I can see this becoming of a rather big debate among several people who’ve commented on this here and in other places. There seems to be some discussion on whether the main section of superstructure is now painted Black or Dark Blue. Perhaps I’m splitting hairs here, but having seen this up close and in person with my own eyes (that are checked by Transport Canada every two years), that she was painted black. It’s particularly obvious when viewed up close in contrast to the pre-existing blue stripe. A while back I remember the viral discussion on facebook of people debating whether a picture of a dress was blue or gold coloured. That discussion went on for a while, sadly. Perhaps this will be the next viral discussion. “Is this a black or a blue ship?” Just a friendly observation  |
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 24, 2017 5:06:04 GMT -8
I do believe 'Ferryman' is correct in stating that the hull colour is indeed black. I'm not sure why Mr. Goundar is such a fan of black as I think a dark blue would look better on all the vessels in his expanding fleet. I think the colour black just doesn't compute with warm tropical waters, sunshine, palm trees and beautiful sandy beaches but hey, it's George's fleet and money so he calls the shots.
The issue I was trying to get at in my initial response to 'Scott's' terrific 'Nanny' photo travel log is still on the table. I'm sure anyone close to the dry docking exercise should be able to fathom a factual explanation as to why 'Queen of Nanaimo' remains painted on the bow and stern of the vessel.
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Post by Ferryman on Oct 24, 2017 7:18:04 GMT -8
I do believe 'Ferryman' is correct in stating that the hull colour is indeed black. I'm not sure why Mr. Goundar is such a fan of black as I think a dark blue would look better on all the vessels in his expanding fleet. I think the colour black just doesn't compute with warm tropical waters, sunshine, palm trees and beautiful sandy beaches but hey, it's George's fleet and money so he calls the shots. The issue I was trying to get at in my initial response to 'Scott's' terrific 'Nanny' photo travel log is still on the table. I'm sure anyone close to the dry docking exercise should be able to fathom a factual explanation as to why 'Queen of Nanaimo' remains painted on the bow and stern of the vessel. She’s still running on a technicality, more or less. It was likely a “condition of sale” for it to be drydocked to finalize the sale once and for all. Part of that enables her to remain as a Canadian Flagged Vessel being sailed by Canadians, and more importantly navigated by BC Ferry Officers that have an exemption from the Pilotage act which would otherwise require them to sail with a pilot in local waters. In this case, she’s still “turnkey” and go as a ferry for all intents and purposes, other than the fact she has a black superstructure now. It was funny to hear various vessels and “Victoria Traffic” answer with surprised remarks when they heard “Queen of Nanaimo” over the radio airwaves. Lots of people were interested in seeing her out on the water again. Once the drydocking is completed, you’ll probably see things change rather rapidly with the new name, new flag state, etc come into new reality in time for her final departure |
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 24, 2017 8:45:44 GMT -8
I do believe 'Ferryman' is correct in stating that the hull colour is indeed black. I'm not sure why Mr. Goundar is such a fan of black as I think a dark blue would look better on all the vessels in his expanding fleet. I think the colour black just doesn't compute with warm tropical waters, sunshine, palm trees and beautiful sandy beaches but hey, it's George's fleet and money so he calls the shots. The issue I was trying to get at in my initial response to 'Scott's' terrific 'Nanny' photo travel log is still on the table. I'm sure anyone close to the dry docking exercise should be able to fathom a factual explanation as to why 'Queen of Nanaimo' remains painted on the bow and stern of the vessel. She’s still running on a technicality, more or less. It was likely a “condition of sale” for it to be drydocked to finalize the sale once and for all. Part of that enables her to remain as a Canadian Flagged Vessel being sailed by Canadians, and more importantly navigated by BC Ferry Officers that have an exemption from the Pilotage act which would otherwise require them to sail with a pilot in local waters. In this case, she’s still “turnkey” and go as a ferry for all intents and purposes, other than the fact she has a black superstructure now. It was funny to hear various vessels and “Victoria Traffic” answer with surprised remarks when they heard “Queen of Nanaimo” over the radio airwaves. Lots of people were interested in seeing her out on the water again. Once the drydocking is completed, you’ll probably see things change rather rapidly with the new name, new flag state, etc come into new reality in time for her final departure Well done 'Ferryman' for the vessel naming/impending sale etc. The info you've supplied is bang-on to what I thought to be why the current vessel name etc. was as it is until the dry-docking is complete. Once done with the dry-docking is the plan to return to Deas/FMU or? Yes, I suppose it was a bit weird to hear 'Queen of Nanaimo' over the radio airwaves. It also must have been a treat to see the old girl with the 'Nanny' name on the black hull. Does look a bit odd after all these years, from the pastel blue and dogwood to the slugs and now black hull and whatever they're going to do with the funnel. Wish they had painted out the entire funnel and not just covered up the slugs. |
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Post by Ferryman on Oct 26, 2017 21:21:23 GMT -8
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Post by Neil on Oct 26, 2017 22:03:08 GMT -8
" The crew are enjoying in Vancouver despite the cold" Don't those Fijians realize how warm and sunny it is here right now? Sheesh.  |
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Post by FNS on Oct 26, 2017 22:36:09 GMT -8
" The crew are enjoying in Vancouver despite the cold" Don't those Fijians realize how warm and sunny it is here right now? Sheesh. I guess it's a little cool here compared to their standards in Fiji. I could be wrong, though.
It's interesting to note that a stern ramp is being installed so she doesn't require the fancy docks we have here on the Salish Sea. I guess that when she returns to Deas for final preps, she may land bow first with bow doors welded/bolted in the last minutes prior to sailing on her Pacific voyage. Would a bow ramp be installed as well?
"Ferryman" should have true words on these.
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 27, 2017 7:16:21 GMT -8
" The crew are enjoying in Vancouver despite the cold" Don't those Fijians realize how warm and sunny it is here right now? Sheesh. The lads from Fiji are used to temperatures that range a few degrees either side of 30 C / 86 F as a daytime high and 23 C /73 F at night, so they're going to feel the 'dampness' in our climate more than anything else. With an estimated departure date from Canada of November 10th, the Fijian crew should escape any real introductions to the snow and ice of a west coast Canadian winter. If one is a lover of '4 seasons' weather, the warm, sunny, breezy, tropical climate of the Fijian Island nation is viewed only as a nice vacation getaway. |
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Post by arrrrmatey on Oct 28, 2017 13:42:02 GMT -8
She appears to be under tow, back to Deas. This doesn't seem like a good sign for her future career.
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 29, 2017 6:49:00 GMT -8
She appears to be under tow, back to Deas. This doesn't seem like a good sign for her future career. That would explain why the 'Nanny' was no where to be seen about 14:30 hrs yesterday when I took a quick seabus jaunt over to Lonsdale Quai. Also, just as an f.y.i., Seaspan's big construction building at the far East of their property is being used 100% as a movie studio. There's no ships of any description being built over there at all right now. Lots of condos and other public spaces though. Any 'insiders' have any factual information on the condition and status of the 'Nanny'? As 'arrrrmatey' said, this 'under tow' back to Deas is not a good sign. |
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Post by Scott on Oct 29, 2017 11:08:06 GMT -8
She appears to be under tow, back to Deas. This doesn't seem like a good sign for her future career. Any 'insiders' have any factual information on the condition and status of the 'Nanny'? As 'arrrrmatey' said, this 'under tow' back to Deas is not a good sign. The tow would have been done as a cost savings compared to crewing her once again for her repositioning back to FMU. |
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Post by Starsteward on Oct 30, 2017 5:22:13 GMT -8
Any 'insiders' have any factual information on the condition and status of the 'Nanny'? As 'arrrrmatey' said, this 'under tow' back to Deas is not a good sign. The tow would have been done as a cost savings compared to crewing her once again for her repositioning back to FMU. I'm hoping that your observation is the best case scenario. Must have been a very quick 'look-see' in the dry dock with no repairs/painting being done. |
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