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Post by ferryfanyvr on Feb 14, 2013 22:55:20 GMT -8
Just so you know, you captured a rare sight at Horseshoe Bay that day....the Queen of Surrey in berth 1. Since being moved to route 3 in 1996, the Surrey has only used berth 1 in exceptional circumstances such as this one..the Queen of Coquitlam delayed in berth 2 for mechanical issues, and the maintenance-related closure of berth 3. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2013 15:46:27 GMT -8
Just so you know, you captured a rare sight at Horseshoe Bay that day....the Queen of Surrey in berth 1. Since being moved to route 3 in 1996, the Surrey has only used berth 1 in exceptional circumstances such as this one..the Queen of Coquitlam delayed in berth 2 for mechanical issues, and the maintenance-related closure of berth 3. Does the berth 1 overhead walkway reach the gates on the Oak Bay/Surrey? |
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Post by Mike on Feb 15, 2013 16:36:46 GMT -8
I don't think so, because when I was on the Queen of Surrey about a month ago, we docked at Berth 1 and they had us disembark via the upper car deck.
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Feb 15, 2013 21:19:50 GMT -8
Just so you know, you captured a rare sight at Horseshoe Bay that day....the Queen of Surrey in berth 1. Since being moved to route 3 in 1996, the Surrey has only used berth 1 in exceptional circumstances such as this one..the Queen of Coquitlam delayed in berth 2 for mechanical issues, and the maintenance-related closure of berth 3. Does the berth 1 overhead walkway reach the gates on the Oak Bay/Surrey? The berth 1 overhead reaches the gates on the SUNDECK of the Oak Bay/Cowichan/Coquitlam at lower tides only. As for the Surrey...she has the gates cut in the sundeck railing for the HSB berth 1 overhead, but doesn't have the little doorway cut in the side of the solarium opposite the gate. This opening isn't essential, but also lacking in this area are the flashing (Nemetz) lights and the intercom/phone to communicate with the bridge. Because these last 2 items are important safety features, perhaps the overhead would not be able to be used at any time. |
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Post by Dane on Feb 15, 2013 21:56:41 GMT -8
Nemetz  |
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Feb 15, 2013 22:22:48 GMT -8
Nemetz Thanks!  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 30, 2013 18:38:24 GMT -8
Queen of Coquitlam, at Departure Bay's berth-3. Not being used this day (3/30/2013). I like the early morning sun, for its reflective qualities. Regular view  and the flip-side  |
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Post by ferryrider2013 on Apr 2, 2013 11:53:31 GMT -8
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 8, 2013 22:36:07 GMT -8
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Post by Mike C on May 5, 2013 18:07:29 GMT -8
The Coquitlam is currently traveling on a Route 2 westbound (18:30) sailing via the northern end of Bowen Island. Any thoughts why?
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Post by ferryfanyvr on May 5, 2013 21:43:05 GMT -8
The Coquitlam is currently traveling on a Route 2 westbound (18:30) sailing via the northern end of Bowen Island. Any thoughts why? I just texted by friend who was working on board...will let you know what he tells me. |
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Post by ferryfanyvr on May 5, 2013 21:54:21 GMT -8
My friend, Phil, just told me that the Chief Officer announced that they were taking the "scenic route". He does not know why. I have reminded him of his responsibilities of being a ferry employee who is best friends with a ferry fan.  He must always get as much info as possible.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2013 22:00:17 GMT -8
My friend, Phil, just told me that the Chief Officer announced that they were taking the "scenic route". He does not know why. I have reminded him of his responsibilities of being a ferry employee who is best friends with a ferry fan. He must always get as much info as possible. It took 10 minutes longer than usual, so I'm surprised they did that. Fuel savings is very important these days. There must be another reason that we don't know. |
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Post by Mike C on May 5, 2013 23:35:02 GMT -8
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 6, 2013 19:50:31 GMT -8
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Post by Curtis on May 8, 2013 10:07:12 GMT -8
Photos of the Queen of Coquitlam from Sunday, May 5 th, 2013. Warning: Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.I'll try and Skip most of what Scott and MP have Posted Above. Since it pretty much sums up everything. I'll start with some photos from the Trip Over.  Deck 6 Sun Deck Queen of Coquitlam by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Pickle Fork Deck Queen of Coquitlam by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Port Side Light on Bridge Structure Queen of Coquitlam by CS16 Photography, on Flickr At Langdale.  Queen of Coquitlam Docked at Berth 1 Langdale by CS16 Photography, on Flickr From Hopkins Landing.  Queen of Coquitlam Departing Langdale by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Queen of Coquitlam by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Queen of Coquitlam by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Queen of Coquitlam by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Back on the Surrey.  Queen of Coquitlam by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Queen of Coquitlam by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Queen of Coquitlam by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Queen of Coquitlam by CS16 Photography, on Flickr That's All for Now. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 3, 2013 17:40:34 GMT -8
Queen of Coquitlam seen at 10:04pm on Sunday June 2, 2013, on her way to Departure Bay. - the south end of Texada Island is in the background. I'm on the Queen of Alberni, headed for Duke Point. It was a lovely evening to be on the water.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 5, 2013 8:23:09 GMT -8
Queen of Coquitlam at 10:00pm, on June 2, 2013.
- She is on Route-2, headed for Departure Bay.
- I am on Route-30 (Queen of Alberni) headed for Duke Point.
FerryNutSeattle, enjoy this video !
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Filming this segment of my trip included one of those "darn it" hindsight moments. I ended this segment, in spite of still having some good views of the 'Coquitlam.
- I wanted to move to the other side of the ship, because we were passing one of the Seaspan pusher-tug with barge, one of the ships that Seaspan took over from Van Isle Barge. So I left the Coquitlam. When I finished my pusher-tug video shoot (which was too dark and didn't work out well), I went back to see the Coquitlam and I realized that I missed the Oak Bay, which passed right by Coquitlam. Darn it, I could have got the Oakie passing Coquitlam in that same orange dusk light.
.....there's always an opportunity missed. However, I'm thankful for what I experience, instead of dwelling on what could have been. (but Oakie passing Coquitlam would have been sweet, haha)
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 15, 2013 10:17:25 GMT -8
3 photos of Queen of Coquitlam, at a time where there are 3 ferries in Departure Bay. - early morning on June 15, 2013, seen from Sugarloaf Mountain. Left to right at Departure Bay terminal: - Coquitlam, Cowichan, C'Inspiration.  Close-up view of the same trio, at 5:10am.  The Cowichan departs, giving us a full view comparison of the sisters.  |
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Post by Mike C on Jun 16, 2013 0:01:22 GMT -8
I certainly do not mean to detract from my friend's early-morning tribute to the C-Class, but here is a shot of the Coquitlam just off of Horseshoe Bay...  MV Queen of Coquitlam by MileagePhoto, on Flickr |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jun 28, 2013 14:21:45 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 29, 2013 14:39:17 GMT -8
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Post by Mike on Jul 1, 2013 16:49:50 GMT -8
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Post by Ferryman on Jul 13, 2013 20:49:47 GMT -8
Maybe it's just my imagination, however I found this a little amusing. A friend of mine was showing me a movie trailer, and halfway through the trailer I heard a familiar sound. The Queen of Coquitlam's whistle. Those of you who are already familiar with the sound might find this amusing as well in the way that the whistle sound was used in this horror movie. I've quite often found a lot of the C-Class whistles sound quite spooky sometimes. So I found it ironic to actually notice a recording of one being used in a horror movie.
First, I show you a video which is truly a recording of the Coquitlam's whistle.
Now, here's a link to the movie trailer. Fast forward to about 1:03 and you should hear it in a couple of seconds from that point.
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Post by Mike C on Jul 24, 2013 15:59:57 GMT -8
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He must always get as much info as possible. 
