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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 23, 2015 17:37:54 GMT -8
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Post by Mike on Sept 7, 2015 8:10:08 GMT -8
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Post by Starsteward on Sept 7, 2015 12:04:51 GMT -8
That's a rather nice colour scheme the Victoria Line was using at the time. Three ships tried, but none succeeded in reviving the 'Maggie's" service on the Victoria - Seattle run.  |
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Post by mrdot on Sept 7, 2015 18:57:51 GMT -8
a nice post of former role of the Bby! mrdot.
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Post by Mike on Sept 28, 2015 21:21:15 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2015 14:18:52 GMT -8
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Post by crashlament on Oct 15, 2015 14:24:49 GMT -8
It would be nice if BC Ferries did to their ships like WSF do by applying a gold ribbon on their funnels to denote 50 years of service. Seconded. |
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Post by crashlament on Oct 15, 2015 14:35:38 GMT -8
Here's my video of Queen of Burnaby on December 24, 2014: - Arriving at Comox (seen from shore) - Sailing to Powell River (onboard video) =============== One thing's for sure: when the 'Burnaby is finally retired, I'll have a good library of legacy videos in my YouTube account. Next coming November I'll be riding the Burnaby in the Gulf Islands. It will be the first and likely last time on her. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 15, 2015 17:31:24 GMT -8
Next coming November I'll be riding the Burnaby in the Gulf Islands. It will be the first and likely last time on her. I think you'll enjoy exploring the old classic ship. She's old and tired looking, but still a classic design. If you've been on the Coho before, you'll recognize the design of the staircases from car deck to passenger deck. And it's neat to know that the Alaska ferry blue-canoes have that same Spaulding staircase. Have fun. I look forward to reading about your experience. |
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Post by crashlament on Oct 18, 2015 13:35:21 GMT -8
Next coming November I'll be riding the Burnaby in the Gulf Islands. It will be the first and likely last time on her. I think you'll enjoy exploring the old classic ship. She's old and tired looking, but still a classic design. If you've been on the Coho before, you'll recognize the design of the staircases from car deck to passenger deck. And it's neat to know that the Alaska ferry blue-canoes have that same Spaulding staircase. Have fun. I look forward to reading about your experience. Thanks. I haven't ridden the Coho either. I'll be riding her as well. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 18, 2015 21:00:03 GMT -8
I think you'll enjoy exploring the old classic ship. She's old and tired looking, but still a classic design. If you've been on the Coho before, you'll recognize the design of the staircases from car deck to passenger deck. And it's neat to know that the Alaska ferry blue-canoes have that same Spaulding staircase. Have fun. I look forward to reading about your experience. Thanks. I haven't ridden the Coho either. I'll be riding her as well. You're going to have a great Spaulding-appreciation time. During the 1960s, 13 ships were built (for 3 different fleets) that were roughly based on the same original design with various modifications. 7 of those ships remain, with Taku, 'Nanaimo and 'Burnaby soon to be retired. So that classic ferry ride opportunity is shrinking. Good on you for being able to enjoy 2 of them in the same vacation trip. As a ferry-fan, you'll appreciate if for the rest of your life. |
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Post by yak on Oct 18, 2015 23:31:59 GMT -8
The Nanaimo is heading to Esquimalt for refit tomorrow night and the Burnaby will start servicing the Southern Gulf Islands.
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Post by yak on Nov 4, 2015 14:50:39 GMT -8
 The last time I saw these chairs was during the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria. We started our family vacation that summer by hopping on the short lived Victoria to Seattle ferry run. I never forgot the heavy wrought iron clamshells. Never would I imagine that I'd be working on the boat that made that run 21 years ago when I was nine years old. There are a few of these relics kicking around in the crew area and when I'd heard that they were still there I knew that I had to find one. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2015 18:02:11 GMT -8
Here's the Queen of Burnaby leaving Tsawwassen on October 30th, as seen from the departing Queen of New Westminster. She presumably still has another year to go in this condition. The "refit" in spring 2014 (basically she was tied up at Deas for a few months as surplus) clearly was nothing more than bare minimum maintenance. Perhaps she'll go to drydock one more time to address that Port propeller hub issue. With the berth leads  Queen of Burnaby backing out of berth 2, Tsawwassen (1/6) by DeckCadet, on Flickr  Queen of Burnaby leaving Tsawwassen (2/6) by DeckCadet, on Flickr  Queen of Burnaby leaving Tsawwassen (3/6) by DeckCadet, on Flickr Showing us her age (but not as bad as the other side. Strange that the Nanaimo got a refit, yet is in better shape):  Queen of Burnaby leaving Tsawwassen (4/6) by DeckCadet, on Flickr  Queen of Burnaby powering out of Tsawwassen (5/6) by DeckCadet, on Flickr With SoBC:  Queen of Burnaby en route to Long Harbour, SSI (6/6) by DeckCadet, on Flickr |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 8, 2015 18:29:28 GMT -8
Here's the Queen of Burnaby leaving Tsawwassen on October 30th, as seen from the departing Queen of New Westminster. She presumably still has another year to go in this condition. The "refit" in spring 2014 (basically she was tied up at Deas for a few months as surplus) clearly was nothing more than bare minimum maintenance. Perhaps she'll go to drydock one more time to address that Port propeller hub issue. She was just in drydock a few weeks ago for that port propeller hub issue. But yes, one more time is probable for that chronic problem. |
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Post by Mill Bay on Nov 10, 2015 18:02:12 GMT -8
Here's the Queen of Burnaby leaving Tsawwassen on October 30th, as seen from the departing Queen of New Westminster. She presumably still has another year to go in this condition. The "refit" in spring 2014 (basically she was tied up at Deas for a few months as surplus) clearly was nothing more than bare minimum maintenance. Perhaps she'll go to drydock one more time to address that Port propeller hub issue. She was just in drydock a few weeks ago for that port propeller hub issue. But yes, one more time is probable for that chronic problem. She didn't really look to be in bad condition when we were aboard last weekend. In fact, inside she is in extremely good condition, and even outside on the decks, she looks quite good. Don't let a few rust streaks dampen your opinion of her. 
Her horn sounded pretty good, too. Someone needs to get a recording of it.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 10, 2015 19:42:58 GMT -8
Her horn sounded pretty good, too. Someone needs to get a recording of it. haha, you were on her last weekend. Did you get a recording of it? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2015 11:27:01 GMT -8
Some photos from the Burnaby yesterday. I was really disappointed to see her upper outside decks closed. However, I hiked down to a nice vantage point in Long Harbour. Nearing Tsawwassen's berth 2:  Queen of Burnaby approaching berth 2, Tsawwassen by DeckCadet, on Flickr At Long Harbour...  Queen of Burnaby on layover at Long Harbour, Salt Spring Island by DeckCadet, on Flickr  Queen of Burnaby at Long Harbour by DeckCadet, on Flickr Underway for Mayne Island, to pick up Saturna traffic and drop off a SSI-Mayne car:  Looking forward on the Queen of Burnaby by DeckCadet, on Flickr  Queen of Burnaby in the Southern Gulf Islands by DeckCadet, on Flickr Reminds me of the old V class  Sunset from the Queen of Burnaby by DeckCadet, on Flickr |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 21, 2015 20:37:29 GMT -8
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Post by crashlament on Nov 23, 2015 18:31:44 GMT -8
A now for what you guys were waiting for. My video footage from the Queen of Burnaby!!! I'll start with a tour... Sorry I couldn't get the Sun Deck. It was closed. And an arrival and departure from Galiano Island! Enjoy! |
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Post by Curtis on Dec 2, 2015 10:54:04 GMT -8
Here are my captures of the Queen of Burnaby from the switchover last week at Little River. All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.First a couple of shots off Little River. 
Queen of Burnaby Not in Service Off Little River. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr It was a rough and windy morning getting these shots from the Island Sky. The wind was pretty unbearable, but the results were worth it. 
Queen of Burnaby Not in Service Off Little River. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Queen of Burnaby Not in Service Off Little River. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Turning in the whitecaps. 
Queen of Burnaby Not in Service Off Little River. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Queen of Burnaby Not in Service Off Little River. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Now to Little River Beach when the switchover occurred. 
Island Sky Not in Service Enroute to Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Queen of Burnaby Not in Service Enroute to Little River, Island Sky Not in Service Enroute to Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr To end off, coming back to Little River with the snow covered Coast Mountains in the background. 
Queen of Burnaby Not in Service Enroute to Little River. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr That's All for Now. |
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Post by Starsteward on Dec 2, 2015 11:20:54 GMT -8
The poor old dowager is looking 100% like an old dowager should, at least she still cuts a nice swath through the sea.
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Post by Curtis on Dec 30, 2015 11:15:01 GMT -8
It certainly hasn't been easy for the Queen of Burnaby the last few years. Now for the 2nd January in a row, the Burnaby will be removed from service once again due to that problematic propeller hub. In the meantime, the Island Sky will run the Route 17a Triangle between Little River, Blubber Bay, and Westview while the North Island Princess does Route 7. (also for the 2nd January in a row) Water Taxi service will also run between Westview and Texada as it has done in the past. The modified Schedules are in the link below and are similar to the ones last year. News Release: www.bcferries.com/bcferries/faces/attachments?id=936947 |
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Post by Starsteward on Dec 30, 2015 12:16:18 GMT -8
While the old girl is having her chronic prop hub problem fixed, for what BCF no doubt hopes is the Last time, would it be too fanciful to ponder if they could pass the hat around BCF's Head Office and wherever else panhandling is legal in Victoria in hopes of coming up with enough scratch to order up one last round of lip-stick and mascara for the old dowager? Given the 'Burnaby' has had a long and distinguished service as a BCF fleet vessel, as well as that inglorious stint as the 'Princess Marguerite' III. Let's at least try to have the old girl looking as best as possible when the first of the 'sausage boats' come over the horizon to replace her. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Jan 4, 2016 19:02:47 GMT -8
Could not they move the Queen of Nanaimo to Comox and then run extra route 1 ships for through fares to the Gulf Islands?? Maybe keep one Spirit on standby seeing both are scheduled to be out of service starting Wednesday. That way Island Sky could stay at Saltery Bay and they wouldent need to move the NIP to Saltery Bay. That will not be fun for people using that route.
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