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Post by lmtengs on Oct 14, 2010 18:34:44 GMT -8
[/IMG] [/quote] When was the last time that both of the true B's were in sight of each other? Did the QoNW pass when they were in sight, so we can say all three B's could've seen each other? That would've been pretty historic. So, before this, when was the last time that both (or all three, depending on how you think about it, and if she was even there) were in sight of each other? |
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Post by Mirrlees on Oct 14, 2010 21:10:01 GMT -8
Queen of Burnaby would have last seen her sister Nanny, in 1991 when she was the working as the #3 boat out of Swartz Bay.
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Post by lmtengs on Oct 14, 2010 21:32:44 GMT -8
Queen of Burnaby would have last seen her sister Nanny, in 1991 when she was the working as the #3 boat out of Swartz Bay. That would make it 19 years! Wow! That's cool. |
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Post by Ferryman on Oct 14, 2010 22:06:05 GMT -8
I'm almost pretty certain that its been a lot sooner than that since the Nanaimo and Burnaby "saw" each other.
I can recall a time in 2003/2004, when there was quite an issue with the lack of vessels for Route 1. I think it was the Queen of Vancouver that broke down, and the New Westminster was out for refit at the time (somewhere along those lines...). Anyways, the Queen of Burnaby was actually brought down from Comox to serve on Route 1 to help pick up the slack, and the Queen of Tsawwassen would have also been sent up to Comox. I'm sure there would have been instances where the Nanaimo and Burnaby passed each other, maybe even in Active Pass. Just none of us captured any photos of it. But, I do recall member "Airchime" posting a photo of the Queen of Burnaby in the old Berth 2 at Tsawwassen, with the Queen of Vancouver in Berth 1.
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Post by Kam on Oct 14, 2010 22:12:45 GMT -8
I'm almost pretty certain that its been a lot sooner than that since the Nanaimo and Burnaby "saw" each other. I can recall a time in 2003/2004, when there was quite an issue with the lack of vessels for Route 1. I think it was the Queen of Vancouver that broke down, and the New Westminster was out for refit at the time (somewhere along those lines...). Anyways, the Queen of Burnaby was actually brought down from Comox to serve on Route 1 to help pick up the slack, and the Queen of Tsawwassen would have also been sent up to Comox. I'm sure there would have been instances where the Nanaimo and Burnaby passed each other, maybe even in Active Pass. Just none of us captured any photos of it. But, I do recall member "Airchime" posting a photo of the Queen of Burnaby in the old Berth 2 at Tsawwassen, with the Queen of Vancouver in Berth 1. I think that was the time that the Surrey had her engine room fire. |
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Post by lmtengs on Oct 14, 2010 22:14:04 GMT -8
Do you think they'd still do something like that if it occurred in this decade? That would be interesting, being on the Queen of Burnaby on route 1. The last time a ferry with a single vehicle deck working on route 1 regularly would've been decades ago. Does anyone know which ship and when was the last single car deck ferry to operate rt1?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2010 6:05:35 GMT -8
I think you're correct Kam. That would have made it 2003. I remember traveling on the Tsawwassen route and passing the Burnaby in Active Pass and going back to Swartz Bay the following day and seeing her load and leave from Berth 1. Now I wish I had pictures to share.  |
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 7, 2010 21:32:02 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 2, 2010 21:01:10 GMT -8
from a spring 2007 archived post, done by member Wett Coast: ====================  QoNan leaving with SoVI passing by - Sturdies Bay QoNan leaving & Mayne Queen arriving @ Sturdies Bay Queen of Nanaimo passing Georgina Pt Light, Mayne Is., en route for Tsawwassen |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 5, 2010 20:55:39 GMT -8
Anyways, here are the pics from the 15th of July, 1978. I was on my way from Vancouver to Powell River where one of my brothers was getting married later that day.  HSB Terminal with the Q of Nanaimo & Bowen Queen at berth all phots by JST © |
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Post by Curtis on Dec 10, 2010 18:05:13 GMT -8
The Queen of Nanaimo Blasts One Long and Three Short Departing Tsawwassen...but wait, there's an additional clip attached to the video. One Long Blast as She enters Active Pass.
(Original Video Deleted)
Edit: Video Re-Uploaded to be in HD.
Edit 2: and Yet Again to Fix Glitches.
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Post by lmtengs on Dec 10, 2010 19:54:44 GMT -8
Kind of a different perspective of the 'Nanaimo. Just thought I'd share it.
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Post by Curtis on Dec 14, 2010 12:10:41 GMT -8
The Tour of the Queen of Nanaimo is now up. Part 2 of 4 Ferry Tours in One Day.
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Post by glasseye on Dec 14, 2010 18:26:28 GMT -8
Kind of a different perspective of the 'Nanaimo. Just thought I'd share it. That video doesn't work as an embed due to the audio track. The boat driver must have had a death wish. |
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Post by piglet on Dec 14, 2010 21:50:03 GMT -8
I was thinking its boaters like this person that we can thank for boating licences and trust me I don't think that will help that much either. I will admit it gives a nice view of the Nanaimo though.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Dec 14, 2010 21:59:22 GMT -8
That would be fun actually to have a boat and get different views like that of the ferries.
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Post by deepsea on Dec 14, 2010 22:42:05 GMT -8
"...but wait, there's an additional clip attached to the video."
Is it going to cost us 99 cents, instead of $1.99?
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Post by Name Omitted on Dec 14, 2010 23:48:35 GMT -8
That would be fun actually to have a boat and get different views like that of the ferries. I got a VERY close view of the M/V Taku (AMHS, one of our Spauldings) coming up Neva Strait. I was, er... probably heading home a bit to fast, and she DID warn me over VHF, but I was sure she was talking to another unidentified small craft. Came around out of St. Johns, and there she was, in all her glory, and I was the idiot in the channel in front of her. Man, she was beautiful, but man, I don't ever want to see her that close while under way again. About a month later, I was in her forward observation lounge going down the Wrangell Narrows (something like 60 aids to navigation in 22 miles) when I saw someone fishing in a lund in the middle of the channel. Taku blew her horn, and the two fishermen were unable to get their engine started. I have never seen such frantic rowing in my life. I'm guessing they got a magnificent view as well. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 22, 2010 21:51:10 GMT -8
Karl has given me permission to post some photos from his Facebook albums. - I've adjusted the contrast & colours a bit, and here are some of his photos relating to this thread: ------------------------------- - entering Long Harbour. Notice how close the pleasure-boats are to the ferry.   'Nanny at Esquimalt Graving Dock   |
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Post by Ferryman on Dec 23, 2010 22:52:04 GMT -8
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Post by lmtengs on Jan 1, 2011 11:06:18 GMT -8
Queen of Nanaimo leaving Tsawwassen on December 28th, 2010:  Apparently, Ferryman is closing the bow doors here.  Queen of Nanaimo and SoVI in Active Pass.   Right after she sounded her horn.  Approaching Village Bay. Queen of Nanaimo with Mayne Queen at Village Bay on the evening of December 29th. This photo was lightened slightly to increase visible detail.  |
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 2, 2011 18:30:05 GMT -8
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Post by Balfour on Jan 2, 2011 19:55:16 GMT -8
Yup, I was standing starboard side close to the bow on deck 5. You can see me standing there in a close up shot that Ferryman has posted. Shortly after, I shot this:  This is from this morning:  |
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Post by LeafsFan on Jan 3, 2011 1:04:06 GMT -8
It was nice to see the Nanaimo pull out of the slot on the fine Sunday afternoon. Nice crip pics.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 10, 2011 21:36:10 GMT -8
Queen of Nanaimo approaching Berth 2, Village Bay.  |
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