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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2012 8:44:18 GMT -8
I believe those 'boxes' behind each solarium are air conditioning units. Where are they on the Queen of Cowichan? |
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Post by glasseye on Aug 1, 2012 13:34:14 GMT -8
Where are they on the Queen of Cowichan? Between the solariums and the funnel. |
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Post by Mike on Aug 8, 2012 16:17:50 GMT -8
Queen of Coquitlam tied up in Berth 2 at Langdale. 
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2012 17:06:30 GMT -8
Very nice. Taken from the Hopkins Wharf, right?
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Post by Mike on Aug 8, 2012 18:55:32 GMT -8
Very nice. Taken from the Hopkins Wharf, right? Thanks, and yes it was taken from the wharf at Hopkins Landing. Quite a nice place to get photos of ships on Route 3. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2012 10:47:01 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2012 8:14:44 GMT -8
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Post by Cat320DL on Aug 25, 2012 17:39:11 GMT -8
Nice shot's.
Kyle
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Post by Mike on Aug 25, 2012 18:03:04 GMT -8
Queen of Coquitlam and the Queen of Surrey off of Langdale. 
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2012 18:47:04 GMT -8
August 25th, 2012Photo Heavy PostSome photos of the Coquitlam from the trip I took today with Queen of Esquimalt.  Lifering, Queen of Coquitlam by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr  Looking ahead, Queen of Coquitlam by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr  Deck 6, Queen of Coquitlam by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr The Surrey is about to pass us:  Lifering, Queen of Coquitlam by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr Later on, nearing Horseshoe Bay:  Coastal Renaissance passes by by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr After taking a bunch of photos of the CR leaving and the Capilano in dock, I went downstairs and pulled a few Scotts.  No.1 end Lounge, Queen of Coquitlam by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr  Deck 5, Queen of Coquitlam by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr  Deck 5, Queen of Coquitlam by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr  Deck 5 side lounge, Queen of Coquitkam by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr  Queen of Coquitlam by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr As I was taking the above photo, I was approached by the second steward, who told me that unless I have permission from an officer; taking photos of the ship's interior is not permitted, for safety reasons. The one exception is if it's a group photo or of people you're with, she said. I went on to tell her that it wasn't the first time that I was doing this, and I was confused as to why it would relate to ship's safety. I asked if this rule was new. She said "No". When I later spoke with the chief officer, he said that interior photography was okay, as long as I was taking photos in a public area (which was exactly what I was doing).
As long as Marine Security (MARSEC) isn't heightened to level 3, photography of the ship's interior is permitted within public areas (unfourtunately, I didn't think of mentioning that when the second steward told me to stop).
Please do not hesitate to take photos of ship's interiors when you're on route 3.
This seems to be another case of a misinformed employee. If you are approached by a crew member on route 3 reagrding photography in non-restricted areas, ask to speak with the chief steward. If you still don't get the green light, ask to speak with the captain. I then went upstairs and waited for member Queen of Esquimalt to board.  Deck 6, Queen of Coquitlam by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr That deck sure is rusty! Back in Langdale:  Queen of Coquitlam and Surrey off of Langdale by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr In Mode 2:  Queen of Coquitlam switching berths at Langdale by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr  Queen of Coquitlam switching berths at Langdale by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr  Queen of Coquitlam switching berths at Langdale by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Aug 25, 2012 19:22:59 GMT -8
Great photos, sccommuter!
As I was taking the above photo, I was approached by the second steward, who told me that unless I have permission from an officer; taking photos of the ship's interior is not permitted, for safety reasons. The one exception is if it's a group photo or of people you're with, she said. I went on to tell her that it wasn't the first time that I was doing this, and I was confused as to why it would relate to ship's safety. I asked if this rule was new. She said "No". When I later spoke with the chief officer, he said that interior photography was okay, as long as I was taking photos in a public area (which was exactly what I was doing).
As long as Marine Security (MARSEC) isn't heightened to level 3, photography of the ship's interior is permitted within public areas (unfourtunately, I didn't think of mentioning that when the second steward told me to stop).
Please do not hesitate to take photos of ship's interiors when you're on route 3.
This seems to be another case of a misinformed employee. If you are approached by a crew member on route 3 reagrding photography in non-restricted areas, ask to speak with the chief steward. If you still don't get the green light, ask to speak with the captain. I am sorry to hear that you encountered that problem today. I know from experience how that can ruin a good day of ferry travel, especially when you plunked down a good chunk of change in order to do so. What you said was correct. As long as you are in a public area, you're permitted to take photography. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Aug 25, 2012 20:32:59 GMT -8
the Coquitlam is in need of a refit badly. I dont know what is with route 3 but I have done roundtrips before and stayed on at Langdale and I dont know the crew just dosent seem all that friendly on route 3 I dont know if that is just me or if anyone else notices that. I would think as long as your not taking photos of operations or crew areas that interior areas are fine. I have dont it on WSF in the San Juans and have had no problem.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2012 20:58:36 GMT -8
the Coquitlam is in need of a refit badly. I dont know what is with route 3 but I have done roundtrips before and stayed on at Langdale and I dont know the crew just dosent seem all that friendly on route 3 I dont know if that is just me or if anyone else notices that. I would think as long as your not taking photos of operations or crew areas that interior areas are fine. I have dont it on WSF in the San Juans and have had no problem. I have experienced the complete opposite. I cannot thank Langdale crews enough for their warm hospitality onboard, including many bridge tours. Despite the second steward today being rather strict and misinformed regarding photography, she was polite when she spoke to me. They also take great care of their ship, and it's noticeable! The Coquitlam is the new Esquimalt, so you can't blame Langdale crews for the Coquitlam's poor condition. |
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Aug 26, 2012 8:19:50 GMT -8
the Coquitlam is in need of a refit badly. And a refit she shall receive! She is getting a 2 month refit after Labour Day, almost a month of which is in drydock, according to what a route 3 crewmember told me 2 weeks ago. Lets hope any new paint she receives holds up better than the paint on the Burnaby. |
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Post by lmtengs on Aug 26, 2012 8:38:00 GMT -8
the Coquitlam is in need of a refit badly. I dont know what is with route 3 but I have done roundtrips before and stayed on at Langdale and I dont know the crew just dosent seem all that friendly on route 3 I dont know if that is just me or if anyone else notices that. I would think as long as your not taking photos of operations or crew areas that interior areas are fine. I have dont it on WSF in the San Juans and have had no problem. I have experienced the complete opposite. I cannot thank Langdale crews enough for their warm hospitality onboard, including many bridge tours. Despite the second steward today being rather strict and misinformed regarding photography, she was polite when she spoke to me. They also take great care of their ship, and it's noticeable! The Coquitlam is the new Esquimalt, so you can't blame Langdale crews for the Coquitlam's poor condition. I agree with SCC. Route 3's crews are working on a southern major route, and Corporate is stricter in making sure that regulations are followed on these routes (1, 2, 3, 9, 30). For being on one of the stricter routes in the system, route 3's crews have usually been quite polite to me. I've gotten a bridge tour from them and spoken to their crews quite a few times. Ditto with Captain Mike's crew on route 2. Quite welcoming. Route 9, I haven't had much experience with, but the times I've ridden, the crews have been very welcoming to me. Route 1 is where I've totally given up on receiving hospitable gestures from the crews... I won't point out names or whatnot, but more than one crew member has seemed more like a corporate stooge than a seaman. My favorite crews of all of them so far come from (you guessed it) the Northern routes, and route 17. And regarding care for the ship, one can't blame the crews for horrible paint jobs and lack of major maintenance. Head Office decides which ships they're gonna try to sink next by lack of maintenance. The crews do the best they can to keep the ship looking as shipshape as possible with the tools they're left with.
Just try getting a bridge tour on a Washington State Ferry... If they don't bound you down and put you behind a locked door for questioning, I'd almost be surprised... |
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Aug 28, 2012 18:09:41 GMT -8
When I visited my Grandparents last weekend, they gave me this photo that they took on one of their trips many years ago. It is unidentified, so I picked the first 2 of the 2 sisters on the Current Ships board. If anyone can identify, feel free to move to the other thread! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2012 19:56:30 GMT -8
When I visited my Grandparents last weekend, they gave me this photo that they took on one of their trips many years ago. It is unidentified, so I picked the first 2 of the 2 sisters on the Current Ships board. If anyone can identify, feel free to move to the other thread! Love the photo dude!!!! |
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Post by princessofvanfan on Aug 30, 2012 22:24:20 GMT -8
What is with the horrible new windows on the Coq and the Cowie? Are they some kind of emergency escape, or something? The view through them is totally distorted unless you're looking through them straight on. Bloody awful.
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Post by lmtengs on Aug 31, 2012 11:53:42 GMT -8
What is with the horrible new windows on the Coq and the Cowie? Are they some kind of emergency escape, or something? The view through them is totally distorted unless you're looking through them straight on. Bloody awful. Those windows have been like that for quite awhile. They're fire windows. When boats were being lowered from the ship's decks, the special windows were more heat resistant, and it would have been safe to lower boats into the water for longer in the event of a catastrophic fire. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Sept 17, 2012 20:25:40 GMT -8
A few photos of the Coquitlam at EGD, all from this afternoon. As this was my first time in that area, I finally discovered for myself what an absolutely HORRIBLE location this is to attempt photography. If you can get permission to access their compound (I didn't bother to try), there definitely appear to be a few locations to obtain some rather unique, unobstructed shots. But until then, I seriously doubt that I'll make an attempt to trek out there, especially when you're rewarded with views as poor as these.
September 17, 2012The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
 BC Ferries - No. 1 End Bridge, Queen of Coquitlam. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Queen of Coquitlam at EGD. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Funnel, Queen of Coquitlam. by BCFS, on Flickr |
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Post by Dane on Sept 17, 2012 20:39:40 GMT -8
Scott who owns the compound? Is it the engraving dock?
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Sept 17, 2012 20:49:19 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2012 14:05:24 GMT -8
The Queen of Coquitlam will be on the Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay on October. 29 to replace the Queen of Cowichan.
The Queen of Coquitlam will be on the Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay on January 7Th to replace the Queen of Oak Bay.
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