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Post by blackshadow on Nov 30, 2007 12:03:06 GMT -8
This just a reminder if you have not gone recent pictures of Quinitsa, you better act soon ;)or you miss out . She now four weeks away for her MLU. There will be changes to how she looks from a distance and for those on board. There will be changes for crew like nice shine new 60 series DDA engines ;D John Deere generators ;D Kuper style wheelhouse, new MES stations . Just list a few. She be almost new again ;D.
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Post by Scott on Dec 1, 2007 0:08:19 GMT -8
I was walking through Metrotown this evening and on a couple of the cash registers at the Orange Julius in the foodcourt it said "CLOSE - please use next register." And you reminded me of that blackshadow;) Thank you for pointing out this information... however a little attention to spelling and grammar would make reading your contribution a lot easier!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 1, 2007 8:46:46 GMT -8
I was walking through Metrotown this evening ....are you sure that you weren't walking through the " Royal Vancouver Yacht Club", John. Just kidding, but we all know that anyone who asks for writing-clarity is most likely a member of R.V.Y.C. ;D
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Post by Scott on Dec 1, 2007 10:16:55 GMT -8
I did apply for a job there once...
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Post by Neil on Dec 31, 2007 21:54:26 GMT -8
With the beloved Q-barge out for it's new engines, new wheelhouse, and plush reclining seats in the lounge, here's a look back. I remember when they tried to make the Quinitsa five car lanes wide; it was fine if everyone was driving a Volkswagen. BC Ferries has this thing about slightly inflating the vehicle capacity of their smaller vessels. Being an inveterate car counter, I don't think I've ever counted 50 on Quinitsa- 44 or 45 is more like it (a.e.q., of course).
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Post by blackshadow on Jan 1, 2008 22:44:42 GMT -8
Neil great find.
Update for any one interested. Presently Quinitsa will sat fast at Buckley Bay this evening due to weather. Her ETA for Deas is 1400 hours if weather is good at 0400.
Kahloke's ETA for Denman West 2340
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Post by Kam on Jan 2, 2008 9:24:36 GMT -8
As of right now (9:30AM) she's off Nanoose.
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Post by blackshadow on Jan 2, 2008 10:50:41 GMT -8
ETA for Sand Heads is 1300.
Rough start this morning but better wave conditions now.
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Post by Nickfro on Jan 30, 2008 16:40:28 GMT -8
I asked this question in the 'BC Ferries Refits 2008' thread, and it looks like I found my answer here.
Is it safe to say that the Quinitsa is at 'Sand Heads'? I haven't heard of that location so I don'y know for sure. Can anybody please confirm that this is where the Quinitsa refit is taking place, and, can you please confirm the precise location of it?
Thanks in advance!
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Post by DENelson83 on Jan 30, 2008 16:55:39 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 15, 2008 20:20:12 GMT -8
Here is a small mystery, from my Dad's photo album. The photo is obviously of the Gabriola ferry, at the Nanaimo harbour dock. The picture is taken from somewhere near the Museum. Based on other photos next to it in the album, this would have been taken in Summer 1977. However, I'm not sure if this is the Quinitsa, or Quinsam in the picture. If my date guessing is correct, then this ship must be the Quinitsa, and a brand new 1977 Quinitsa at that.... Here is a cropped pic: Here is a link to the full picture: i37.tinypic.com/2mhzsdz.jpgBecause I'm not positive of the date of the picture, I'd like some opinions on whether this looks like a pic of Quinitsa. What do you think?
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Post by Fenklebaum on Aug 15, 2008 21:57:06 GMT -8
Definitely the Quinitsa; Quinsam's crew cabin spaces are significantly longer than those shown.
Incidentally, Flugel, nehw erew uoy gnikool ta Tnarom's Evruc hguorht a rorrim? You haven't lived until you've seen the 2816 Empress steaming along that stretch of track.
Fenk, more of a 2860 kind-o-guy
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Post by Curtis on Aug 15, 2008 21:59:12 GMT -8
Here is a small mystery, from my Dad's photo album. The photo is obviously of the Gabriola ferry, at the Nanaimo harbour dock. The picture is taken from somewhere near the Museum. Based on other photos next to it in the album, this would have been taken in Summer 1977. However, I'm not sure if this is the Quinitsa, or Quinsam in the picture. If my date guessing is correct, then this ship must be the Quinitsa, and a brand new 1977 Quinitsa at that.... Here is a cropped pic: Here is a link to the full picture: i37.tinypic.com/2mhzsdz.jpgBecause I'm not positive of the date of the picture, I'd like some opinions on whether this looks like a pic of Quinitsa. What do you think? If I'm right you are indeed correct. The Quinitsa's original route I believe was to Gabriola. The Quinsam wasn't built until 82.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 15, 2008 22:05:06 GMT -8
Definitely the Quinitsa; Quinsam's crew cabin spaces are significantly longer than those shown. Incidentally, Flugel, nehw erew uoy gnikool ta Tnarom's Evruc hguorht a rorrim? You haven't lived until you've seen the 2816 Empress steaming along that stretch of track. Fenk, more of a 2860 kind-o-guy Thanks for the Q-onfirmation of the ship's identity. I was at Morant's Curve on July 31st, and again on August 3rd, during a road trip holiday. Both times that I stopped at the curve, I waited approx 25 minutes until a train came by (just at the point when I was giving up hope....).
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Post by Dane on Aug 20, 2008 11:07:49 GMT -8
I will also verify Quinitsa as a certainty; Highways had very good records at that time and that was her assignement.
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Post by corporalrabbinoff on Aug 28, 2008 18:35:22 GMT -8
Quinsam was built in 1982
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 15, 2009 17:43:23 GMT -8
These 2 vessels are so similar, and both Q-boats, so they can play-nice and share a thread. =============== From my Dad's photo album.
The photo is obviously of the Gabriola ferry, at the Nanaimo harbour dock. The picture is taken from somewhere near the Museum.
Based on other photos next to it in the album, this would have been taken in Summer 1977.
This ship must be the Quinitsa, and a brand new 1977 Quinitsa at that....Here is a cropped pic: Here is a link to the full picture: i37.tinypic.com/2mhzsdz.jpg
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 20, 2009 20:45:36 GMT -8
Buckley Bay holiday Monday:
A full & shuttling Quinitsa returning from Denman West, but only 1 car to take back over to the little island. ========= Here is a picture of MV Quinitsa, in front of the bustling metropolis known as "Denman West":
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Post by Neil on Nov 30, 2009 22:29:44 GMT -8
The sophisticated, inviting ambience of the Quinitsa's passenger quarters means the ten minute passage to the port of West Denman ends much too quickly. Passengers can recline on comfortably contoured molded metal seating and admire the faux-walnut floor to ceiling wall panelling and the tasteful multi-hued, scuff-resistant flooring, while depositing their trash in the brushed steel receptacle. Picture taken following the ship's triumphant return to service from her '08 re-modelling, which raised the bar on BC Ferries' already admirable standards of minor vessel decor. On manoeuvres before continuing her storied career in Baynes Sound, the gleamingly revamped Lady Q shared the waters this day with Klitsa and Kahloke, three elegant mini-liners providing a feast of eye candy for ship fanciers.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 30, 2009 22:41:52 GMT -8
The sophisticated, inviting ambience of the Quinitsa's passenger quarters means the ten minute passage to the port of West Denman ends much too quickly. I close my eyes, and I am there. Sailing aboard the Quinitsa fair. Of the Q-girls, she is best. From Buckley Bay to Denman-West.
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Post by Neil on Nov 30, 2009 23:23:47 GMT -8
The sophisticated, inviting ambience of the Quinitsa's passenger quarters means the ten minute passage to the port of West Denman ends much too quickly. I close my eyes, and I am there. Sailing aboard the Quinitsa fair. Of the Q-girls, she is best. From Buckley Bay to Denman-West. Quinitsa fair, she could inspire the Bard himself to striving higher Her prow it cleaves the ocean fine Wait... not her prow, that's her behind.Yep. I get you, Mr. Horn. She makes a guy break out in verse.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 19, 2009 17:59:31 GMT -8
Quinitsa, photographed on December 19, 2009, late afternoon, just before Winter-Solstice. Taken from the Highway rest-stop at Buckley Bay, located between the parallel Hwys 19 & 19A: Heading towards Denman West (no relation to Kanye): In berth at Denman West: Leaving Denman West, with the Peace-house in the background: Various zooms of Quinitsa, as she nears Buckley Bay:
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 11, 2010 14:36:59 GMT -8
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Dec 27, 2010 0:38:45 GMT -8
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