Neil
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Post by Neil on Apr 13, 2020 22:03:24 GMT -8
I saw that on their website, briefly, as well. And just this last week, there was yet another Marine Traffic 'sighting' of the Queen of Burnaby in Howe Sound. Maybe there's a parallel universe that sometimes intersects with our own, where ferries aren't bound by the natural laws that we're familiar with.  Thats a joke right, I mean I think I may have seen the Queen of Richmond while my dad was taking me for a drive over the Alex Fraser Bridge. You probably did. It's a poorly kept secret among us amateur physicists that the Alex Fraser Bridge crosses a portal into the parallel universe. Keep your eyes open next time and you might see Kalakala steaming up the Fraser. |
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Post by WettCoast on Aug 9, 2020 9:15:29 GMT -8
BC Ferries' Queen of Oak Bay has just exited Horseshoe Bay on its route across Georgia Strait to Nanaimo - 31 July 2020 Last time I was aboard one of the ferries was back in December. One of these days I will get another chance. Click here for a full res version of this photo so you can check on the state of 'social distancing' of the passengers on the outer decks. |
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Post by Departure Bay on Oct 21, 2020 11:21:19 GMT -8
Winds have picked up in Departure Bay and in the Strait late this morning. The Oak Bay is on its way in to Departure Bay, but her path is an unusual zigzaggy one. She overshot Departure Bay (from my point of view) and then turned sharply south to head back down toward the bay. Now she's gone past the mouth of the bay and is out of sight behind Newcastle Island. Is the Oak Bay particularly bothered by strong side-on winds?
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Post by paulvanb on Dec 1, 2020 21:37:29 GMT -8
Nutmeggd by the Queen of Oak Bay this morning! I was shooting a place on Bowen Island, and wanted to film her heading back to Nanaimo, passing by the property. Instead, she took the route going around the other side of Bowen Island.
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Post by paulvanb on Jul 16, 2021 17:39:40 GMT -8
Queen of Oak Bay on her way to the island as seen from Whytecliff Park.  |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 13, 2021 19:00:36 GMT -8
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Post by paulvanb on Jan 11, 2022 21:14:32 GMT -8
The Queen of Oak Bay on a rare, non-rainy sunset!  |
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Post by Dane on Jan 12, 2022 21:16:17 GMT -8
I absolutely love that shot, thanks for sharing! Just has all the route 2 vibes wrapped in one photo.
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Post by paulvanb on Jan 12, 2022 22:16:11 GMT -8
I absolutely love that shot, thanks for sharing! Just has all the route 2 vibes wrapped in one photo. Thanks! My trusty 100-400mm lens at 400mm. Shot from Juniper Point in West Vancouver, fellow ferry nerds. |
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Post by WettCoast on Jan 13, 2022 19:35:12 GMT -8
paulvanb, that must be Mt Arrowsmith we see on the horizon just to the right & above the QoOB.
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 27, 2022 21:56:54 GMT -8
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Post by princessofvanfan on Feb 28, 2022 2:39:00 GMT -8
Nice pic, but I've never liked the OB or Surrey from an appearance standpoint. Ugly as sin. |
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 28, 2022 8:59:05 GMT -8
We could debate whether or not the Queen of Oak Bay is a beauty ... Nice pic, but I've never liked the OB or Surrey from an appearance standpoint. Ugly as sin. I would not say "Ugly as sin", but definitely not as nice lines as their older sisters ... |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 28, 2022 23:24:47 GMT -8
We could debate whether or not the Queen of Oak Bay is a beauty ... But there would be no debate re the natural beauty of the waters that it sails in. Nice pic, but I've never liked the OB or Surrey from an appearance standpoint. Ugly as sin. Controversial opinion time, I like Queen of Oak Bay and Queen of Surrey design better because the gave more clean looking without pickle forks. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Mar 29, 2022 22:54:50 GMT -8
Queen of Oak Bay will be making an extremely rare appearance at Langdale for two boat service while berth 1 gets maintenance done from April 24 to 28. www.bcferries.com/news-releases/temporary-langdale-berth-closureHow often has Queen of Oak Bay been on route 3? Why could they just put Queen of Coquitlam on the route with Queen of Surrey?
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Post by northwesterner on Mar 29, 2022 23:31:19 GMT -8
How often has Queen of Oak Bay been on route 3? Why could they just put Queen of Coquitlam on the route with Queen of Surrey? Rare. Apparently the Langdale passengers have a specific attachment to Queen of Surrey. |
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Post by bigcountry on Mar 30, 2022 10:02:17 GMT -8
Queen of Oak Bay will be making an extremely rare appearance at Langdale for two boat service while berth 1 gets maintenance done from April 24 to 28. www.bcferries.com/news-releases/temporary-langdale-berth-closureHow often has Queen of Oak Bay been on route 3? Why could they just put Queen of Coquitlam on the route with Queen of Surrey? I’m assuming because the Queen of Coquitlam is going to be based out of Departure Bay while serving as the second boat on route 2, Horseshoe Bay doesn’t have enough staff available to crew a second C class and Departure Bay crew isn’t trained on the Queen of Oak Bay |
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Post by Ferryman on Mar 30, 2022 15:39:29 GMT -8
Queen of Oak Bay will be making an extremely rare appearance at Langdale for two boat service while berth 1 gets maintenance done from April 24 to 28. www.bcferries.com/news-releases/temporary-langdale-berth-closureHow often has Queen of Oak Bay been on route 3? Why could they just put Queen of Coquitlam on the route with Queen of Surrey? I’m assuming because the Queen of Coquitlam is going to be based out of Departure Bay while serving as the second boat on route 2, Horseshoe Bay doesn’t have enough staff available to crew a second C class and Departure Bay crew isn’t trained on the Queen of Oak Bay Also, berth 1 is out of commission at Horseshoe Bay for upgrades/maintenance. So there’s no room for two C-Class to tie up in Horseshoe Bay |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 30, 2022 17:05:56 GMT -8
Queen of Oak Bay will be making an extremely rare appearance at Langdale for two boat service while berth 1 gets maintenance done from April 24 to 28. www.bcferries.com/news-releases/temporary-langdale-berth-closureHow often has Queen of Oak Bay been on route 3? Why could they just put Queen of Coquitlam on the route with Queen of Surrey? Will definitely be able to check this out I hope... won't be going on the 24th though since they don't actually start until the 25th for anyone interested  |
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Post by 1foot2ships on Apr 1, 2022 20:01:53 GMT -8
Rare. Apparently the Langdale passengers have a specific attachment to Queen of Surrey. You have no idea how attached those Langdale people are to the Queen of Surrey. Care to make a guess why? |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Apr 2, 2022 8:32:50 GMT -8
Rare. Apparently the Langdale passengers have a specific attachment to Queen of Surrey. You have no idea how attached those Langdale people are to the Queen of Surrey. Care to make a guess why? Dunno why but this is definitely true; first-hand experience with the C.S. on the Coquitlam last night who balked at the idea of not having the Surrey back for ten whole days LOL. |
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Post by 1foot2ships on Apr 6, 2022 12:02:28 GMT -8
You have no idea how attached those Langdale people are to the Queen of Surrey. Care to make a guess why? Dunno why but this is definitely true; first-hand experience with the C.S. on the Coquitlam last night who balked at the idea of not having the Surrey back for ten whole days LOL. The answer: usb charging ports Queen of Surrey has lots of them spaced around in the passenger lounges whereas the other Queens don't. Oak Bay was supposed to get them too, but those were the plans before pandemic |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Apr 6, 2022 13:00:02 GMT -8
Dunno why but this is definitely true; first-hand experience with the C.S. on the Coquitlam last night who balked at the idea of not having the Surrey back for ten whole days LOL. The answer: usb charging ports Queen of Surrey has lots of them spaced around in the passenger lounges whereas the other Queens don't. Oak Bay was supposed to get them too, but those were the plans before pandemic They could easily done it with 3/4 of life refit which was before the pandemic. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Apr 9, 2022 20:28:59 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Apr 13, 2022 22:19:35 GMT -8
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