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Post by Ferryman on Nov 17, 2011 19:50:44 GMT -8
What makes berth 5 different from berth 4 in terms of not needing to lower the flagmast in berth 5, yet actually having to in berth 4? And as far as I know, the flagmast doesn't have to be lowered in berth 3 either....I guess the berth 4 upper ramp apron is in a different position than the others when not in use? I'll try to make this as clear as possible to understand, so bear with me... To be honest, Berth 5 is pretty much exactly the same as it was a few months ago. It's still all of the same structures, which were just sandblasted and painted. New hydraulics and electronics were also likely installed. On the car deck, the apron sits nicely on the bow, with all fingers in the down position (normal, as expected). The flagstaff also had plenty of room in front of the upper apron. The Nanaimo also ties up in a conventional way, with having mooring lines based on the ship wrapped on bollards, and with a cable transition on the loose end with that has a loop that simply is slipped on to hooks that are equipped at most ferry docks. The Nanaimo's mooring bollards are actually tucked inside the car deck, just behind the bow doors. Other major vessels actually tie up differently, with having their bollards outside of the car deck on the bow and stern. Mooring lines are actually stowed shoreside on a tensioning winch. Those lines simply just have a loop on the end which is thrown over the bollards on the ship, and the tensioning winch brings in any slack. Berth 5 and Berth 3 have options to accomodate either of these methods.Berth 4 is different because the ramps seem to stick out a little further toward the ship. The apron for the main car deck has to have the outermost fingers lifted up to prevent coming into contact with the bow door frame. The upper apron actually had to be modified after the dock was completed in order to fit into the gap on the upper car deck of the New West. Also, for tie up there are no hooks for ships lines to connect to. So the Nanaimo is forced to use the tensioning winch system with extra cable and shackles. This eats up extra time of course. The overhead walkway works with out any issues though, but again, the overhead is the same old walkway that was just restored. Just for acknowledgement sake, Berth 2 has no self tensioning winches like the main berths. Just hooks for ships lines to connect to. So that pretty much sums it up. I hope this makes some sort of sense. |
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Nov 17, 2011 23:16:23 GMT -8
And as far as I know, the flagmast doesn't have to be lowered in berth 3 either....I guess the berth 4 upper ramp apron is in a different position than the others when not in use? I'll try to make this as clear as possible to understand, so bear with me... To be honest, Berth 5 is pretty much exactly the same as it was a few months ago. It's still all of the same structures, which were just sandblasted and painted. New hydraulics and electronics were also likely installed. On the car deck, the apron sits nicely on the bow, with all fingers in the down position (normal, as expected). The flagstaff also had plenty of room in front of the upper apron. The Nanaimo also ties up in a conventional way, with having mooring lines based on the ship wrapped on bollards, and with a cable transition on the loose end with that has a loop that simply is slipped on to hooks that are equipped at most ferry docks. The Nanaimo's mooring bollards are actually tucked inside the car deck, just behind the bow doors. Other major vessels actually tie up differently, with having their bollards outside of the car deck on the bow and stern. Mooring lines are actually stowed shoreside on a tensioning winch. Those lines simply just have a loop on the end which is thrown over the bollards on the ship, and the tensioning winch brings in any slack. Berth 5 and Berth 3 have options to accomodate either of these methods.Berth 4 is different because the ramps seem to stick out a little further toward the ship. The apron for the main car deck has to have the outermost fingers lifted up to prevent coming into contact with the bow door frame. The upper apron actually had to be modified after the dock was completed in order to fit into the gap on the upper car deck of the New West. Also, for tie up there are no hooks for ships lines to connect to. So the Nanaimo is forced to use the tensioning winch system with extra cable and shackles. This eats up extra time of course. The overhead walkway works with out any issues though, but again, the overhead is the same old walkway that was just restored. Just for acknowledgement sake, Berth 2 has no self tensioning winches like the main berths. Just hooks for ships lines to connect to. So that pretty much sums it up. I hope this makes some sort of sense. Crystal clear, Chris. Thanks for taking the time to explain! |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Dec 5, 2011 1:27:13 GMT -8
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Dec 17, 2011 14:32:12 GMT -8
It seems like somebody used my Queen of Nanaimo pic for their video without permission...  You'll see my picture in the beginning and ending of this video: |
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Post by lmtengs on Dec 17, 2011 14:49:04 GMT -8
It seems like somebody used my Queen of Nanaimo pic for their video without permission... You'll see my picture in the beginning and ending of this video: It appears that, from the guy's Youtube channel, the person might be Seb, also a member of our forum, under the name of Sebsbcferries. Ask if it's him, if you have a problem with it.  For those who are wondering, both accounts have the same birth-year, same first name, and the same interest in ferries. That's what leads me to believe it's probably the same person. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 18, 2011 20:05:03 GMT -8
I don't know which ship this is, so I've chosen Q'Nanaimo at random. - but it looks to be route-2 because of the mountains, so it's a educated guess of mine.  Grande postcard. No photographer named. |
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Post by lmtengs on Dec 25, 2011 13:16:09 GMT -8
A little photologue of the Queen of Nanaimo from the trip to Galiano Island a couple weeks ago: From the ship, of the shipThe crew area in the stern:  A toddler's angle of the stern deck:  A never-before-seen angle of the roof of the ship:  Over the years, this mast has been rendered completely useless, save for the masthead light:  Looking out her stern windows:  Looking down the car deck:  I like the incandescent lights. I suppose they replaced these on the Burnaby?  From Galiano BluffsSailing through Active Pass  This angle makes her look really small:  Heading to Swartz Bay:   Her and the Spirit, about to pass:  and, a parting shot:  |
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Post by Ferryman on Dec 26, 2011 14:14:30 GMT -8
Queen of Nanaimo's ramp deck. The flaps have been lowered in preparation for a full load on a Boxing Day morning sailing to the Gulf Islands from Tsawwassen.  |
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Post by Dane on Jan 4, 2012 12:56:51 GMT -8
December 2011 A dirty looking funnel. Quite the sign of the times at BCFS.  The Queen of Nanaimo points towards Tsawwassen terminal having near completed a 180 degree turn due to a medical emergency. The sailing would be delayed about 70 minutes, and the effected passenger appears to have left the vessel in good condition.  Classic Spaulding lines.  I am a foot passenger.  Deboarding at Pender Island.  Off she goes with lightening fast speed.    |
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Post by mrdot on Jan 4, 2012 15:56:11 GMT -8
:)very interesting shots of the Nanaimo looking very much like a third world rust bucket! maybe thats in keeping with this centennial year of Titanic! :)mrdot.
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 9, 2012 21:22:24 GMT -8
December 2011 A dirty looking funnel. Quite the sign of the times at BCFS. Would just like to point out that the funnel was scrubbed down a number of times in the summer time. It was also completely repainted a year ago. Why it gets so covered in soot so quickly is a mystery to me, and to my knowledge, has become a recent thing. |
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Feb 2, 2012 19:56:52 GMT -8
Does anyone have any photos of the Queen of Nanaimo pre MLU? A lot were taken right after it was done, but none are posted of just before. Somebody must have taken some interior photos pre MLU, right?!
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Post by Curtis on Feb 3, 2012 11:26:08 GMT -8
Does anyone have any photos of the Queen of Nanaimo pre MLU? A lot were taken right after it was done, but none are posted of just before. Somebody must have taken some interior photos pre MLU, right?! I know I have some, taken back in Summer 2005, not long before her MLU. Though I'm sure there are a few others that have probably taken a good amount of photos. I'll try posting a few later today If I have a moment. |
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Post by Starsteward on Feb 4, 2012 3:31:00 GMT -8
[/colorAllow me to take you back to 'The Good Old Days of the British Columbia Ferry Authority, when the ships were new, the Master, the Chief Engineer and the Chief Steward ruled with total autocracy 
Given that the fare for the car one-way was $ 5.00, you could anticipate a table-service dining experience, from one of the ship's 'Stewards', who would 'water' you then take your order for a huge bowel of Clam Chowder, .35, and if you really wanted to blow your meal allowance, you ordered the Top Sirloin Steak with mushrooms, crisp french fried potatoes and hot buttered toast. $2.75. Dessert? why not. Piece of pie, usually Apple, .25 and coffee for .10 
Stewards outfitted in the classic 'Penguin' uniforms of: white steward's jacket, white shirt, black bow-tie, black wool slacks with the thin green stripe down the leg, and black, well polished shoes, hustled to the galley, 'in' the 'in' door, ( Lord help you if you tried the reverse route)  often heard barking out your order, and within mere minutes, reappeared toting your order on a well-balanced serving tray.
Total dinner chit: $ 3.45, Tip: ? ah, how about .55, now you've spent $ 5.00 
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Post by Curtis on Feb 4, 2012 11:19:05 GMT -8
As Promised, (Though a Little Bit Late) here are some pics of the Nanaimo in Summer 2005 prior to her Upgrade later that year. I could've just posted the Interior shots, but I had a series of nice shots of the Nanny (being this was my first time on her) so I went with that. Lets Begin. WARNING: Photo HeavyQueen of Nanaimo at Long Harbour  The Pre-MLU Welcome Aboard Sign  Gift Shop  The Solarium Corridor  Deck 5, Sundeck, Port Side   The Old Nanaimo Mural in the Aft Deck 5 Lounge  ...and the Rest of the Aft Lounge  Starboard Aft, Deck 4  Forward, Deck 4  Back Inside  The Old Snack Bar Area   Cafeteria  Back in the Snack Bar area with a familiar old poster  Good Ol, Arcade Machines  Forward Lounge   Down on the Car Deck    Another Photo kept to show some old Expo Colour Branding...  Elevator  From there, I took a few more outside shots...    In the area between the bridge and the solarium  Brochures  And one last shot on the Platform Deck 
If there's one thing I remember about the old interior vs the current one, it's that it had kind of a cozy and warm feeling to it whereas now it's kind of open and cool. They lost a bit of character with the coastalization by replacing the warm inviting dogwood carpet with the current cold hard floors. They do make up for that by having carpeting in the lounges though, just not in all the interior areas like you see in these pictures. |
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Post by mrdot on Feb 4, 2012 11:59:35 GMT -8
:)thank-you for your entertaining tour thru the Nanaimo, just like out recent tour of the old gal! it's quite a trip thru from long hbr. all the way to tsawwassen! mrdot |
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Post by lmtengs on Feb 4, 2012 13:18:22 GMT -8
Another Photo kept to show some old Expo Colour Branding... They still have a few of those Expo vans hanging around, yet to be Coastalized. I believe there's one stationed at Long Harbour, and at least one at Tsawwassen. They might still have one at Horseshoe Bay, and I seem to remember one at Langdale about a year ago. |
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Post by Curtis on Feb 4, 2012 14:10:28 GMT -8
They still have a few of those Expo vans hanging around, yet to be Coastalized. I believe there's one stationed at Long Harbour, and at least one at Tsawwassen. They might still have one at Horseshoe Bay, and I seem to remember one at Langdale about a year ago. Yeah, you're right, there is still a few out there. I stand corrected. |
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Feb 4, 2012 14:17:00 GMT -8
Those were exactly what I was looking for Curtis!
Thank you so much for posting those.
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Post by mrdot on Feb 4, 2012 14:40:11 GMT -8
:)come on, you want them coastalized, sound's too close to castrated! :)mrdot |
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 15, 2012 18:13:59 GMT -8
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Post by Nick on Feb 15, 2012 18:38:19 GMT -8
In that view, is there any way of confirming by visual cues whether that is the Nanaimo or not? I've never noticed anything distinctive about any of the B class while they were still the backbone of route 2.
Or do you just know it's the Nanaimo because you took the picture?
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 15, 2012 19:24:02 GMT -8
In that view, is there any way of confirming by visual cues whether that is the Nanaimo or not? I've never noticed anything distinctive about any of the B class while they were still the backbone of route 2. Or do you just know it's the Nanaimo because you took the picture? Thanks I know it is the Nanaimo because that is what I wrote on the slide frame some 32 years ago. More importantly, if you zoom in on the forward end of the ship you can actually read the name (sort of). If you look at the largest size available on my Flickr site (1680 px wide) the name is not very clear. However, my 'original' scan is over 4000 px in width and the name is clear enough to determine that it is indeed the Nanny as she looked in the summer of '80. If anyone would like to have a higher res version of this photo let me know by PM. As far as I know, there were no easy ways of differentiating the B's as they looked either when first built, or after stretching (other than being able to read the name plate). I would be happier if this was a photo of one of the other 'B's just because I seem to have a lot of the Nanaimo, and not so many of her equally good looking sisters. PS: I am uncertain as to whether she was then in service on route 2 (as an extra) or route 3. Her prop is running, holding her tight against the berth, so she was in service in this photo. At that time the original 'C' class ( Cow & Coq) were the #1 vessels on route 2. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 19, 2012 17:05:30 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 19, 2012 23:10:56 GMT -8
Karl took this shot of the 2 sisters today, near Mayne Island. - thanks Karl !  |
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