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Post by Dane on Oct 25, 2019 13:48:11 GMT -8
Yes I think you're right on construction date. But running into was Spirit of BC, an employment programme, that ran to and included the ferry itself amongst many other public projects.
Thinking back real quick, I don't actually think the Spirits were launched with the Spirit logo?! Ironic haha.
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Post by princessofvanfan on Oct 25, 2019 13:52:19 GMT -8
Off Topic - the Spirit of BC was a job programme in the mid to late 1980s, likely named after the provincial logo of the time (also the Spirit of BC) - the timing of the ferry name isn't coincidental at all. I don't think they started constructing it till about 1990. But you are right about the name. The BC Government had the 'Spirit' at that time. BCF did, in fact, intentionally adopt a gender neutral policy for naming new ships starting with the Spirits. |
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Post by Nick on Oct 25, 2019 17:29:38 GMT -8
I don't think they started constructing it till about 1990. But you are right about the name. The BC Government had the 'Spirit' at that time. BCF did, in fact, intentionally adopt a gender neutral policy for naming new ships starting with the Spirits. Except the Skeena Queen.... |
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Post by princessofvanfan on Oct 26, 2019 0:45:51 GMT -8
BCF did, in fact, intentionally adopt a gender neutral policy for naming new ships starting with the Spirits. Except the Skeena Queen.... Yes, which is odd, when you think about it. |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Oct 27, 2019 16:08:05 GMT -8
It is all about political correctness. If it wasn't, BCF would still be calling their ships "Queens". The Spirits were so named because BCF felt that using gender-specific female terminology to name the ships was sexist, or at the very least would be interpreted as such. Utter rubbish, but anyway... It's only utter rubbish in your own opinion, and likely also only political correctness in your own opinion, looking through your own personal lens. One person's lens is not another person's lens. Situations are different, and people have different places of privilege from each other. I do think in this case, that it does remain a matter of political correctness. I do appreciate the continuation (or at least mostly so) of the gender-neutral naming schemes do seem to be providing that more general gender-type names. |
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Post by Curtis on Apr 19, 2020 21:24:41 GMT -8
While waiting for the Island Discovery's arrival, it gave me the opportunity to watch the Island Malaspina Sky arrive and depart Saltery Bay. All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.
With the power span above her.
In a profile view.
In the sunlight. Look closely and you'll see the Island Discovery in the background.
Closing in on Saltery Bay.
In the berth ready to depart.
Finally, she powers out of Saltery Bay as the Discovery approaches.
That's all for now.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2020 14:33:28 GMT -8
Great photos of one of in my opinion the ugliest ferries in the BC.Ferries fleet
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Post by paulvanb on May 2, 2020 19:40:26 GMT -8
Great photos of one of in my opinion the ugliest ferries in the BC.Ferries fleet The nice thing is you can build a replica of her out of Lego! |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2020 0:25:02 GMT -8
I actually build lots of Lego ferries and surprisingly enough the Malaspina Sky is on of the more difficult ships to build.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 29, 2021 20:29:34 GMT -8
I have been thinking about Malaspina Sky moving to Swartz Bay to Southern Gulf Island. I feel like she will be better fit for her because she can easily carry 600 passenger per sailing which will match her carrying capacity of her running mate and passengers gift shop / Coastal Cafe Express which match amenities of her running mate.
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Post by Neil on Jun 29, 2021 20:35:26 GMT -8
I have been thinking about Malaspina Sky moving to Swartz Bay to Southern Gulf Island. I feel like she will be better fit for her because she can easily carry 600 passenger per sailing which will match her carrying capacity of her running mate and passengers gift shop / Coastal Cafe Express which match amenities of her running mate. Umm... why are you bringing this up? |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 29, 2021 20:50:58 GMT -8
I have been thinking about Malaspina Sky moving to Swartz Bay to Southern Gulf Island. I feel like she will be better fit for her because she can easily carry 600 passenger per sailing which will match her carrying capacity of her running mate and passengers gift shop / Coastal Cafe Express which match amenities of her running mate. Umm... why are you bringing this up? Because of this comment. The other possibilitie is less likely but is also a seemingly prudent idea is that possibly bringing the Malaspina Sky to Swartz Bay and the Cumberland to Saltery Bay because the idea is that up there the Cumberland is going between two ports rather than multiple different islands and the Platform decks will likely be less of a issue because of that and in turn the Malaspina Sky will most likely be of simaler capacity and will not be of issue because of the Gallery Decks, that being said though the main issue with this possible idea is that the Malaspina Sky is a one off ship and I am not sure if she can fit all of the ports on route 5/5A without any dock modifications and it would require crew familiarization because of the Different control systems engines and safety/evacuation equipment, however BCFS has been considering having the Malaspina Sky at Swartz bay for quite a few years now. |
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Post by Neil on Jun 30, 2021 12:51:27 GMT -8
Umm... why are you bringing this up? Because of this comment. The other possibilitie is less likely but is also a seemingly prudent idea is that possibly bringing the Malaspina Sky to Swartz Bay and the Cumberland to Saltery Bay because the idea is that up there the Cumberland is going between two ports rather than multiple different islands and the Platform decks will likely be less of a issue because of that and in turn the Malaspina Sky will most likely be of simaler capacity and will not be of issue because of the Gallery Decks, that being said though the main issue with this possible idea is that the Malaspina Sky is a one off ship and I am not sure if she can fit all of the ports on route 5/5A without any dock modifications and it would require crew familiarization because of the Different control systems engines and safety/evacuation equipment, however BCFS has been considering having the Malaspina Sky at Swartz bay for quite a few years now. There's no plan for the Malaspina Sky to be moved, as far as I know. The Mayne Queen will be replaced by the fourth Salish vessel. |
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Post by aidanperret on Dec 6, 2021 21:47:31 GMT -8
The Malaspina Sky arriving and preparing to leave Saltery Bay in early August of this year.   |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Sept 28, 2022 11:49:03 GMT -8
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Post by FNS on Sept 29, 2022 11:50:11 GMT -8
And there it is: THE DOG OWNERS BARKED, BCF LISTENED! |
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Post by Ollie on Feb 9, 2023 8:34:57 GMT -8
Malaspina Sky has left Saltery Bay
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Post by Ollie on Feb 9, 2023 13:13:14 GMT -8
Malaspina Sky has arrived at Tsawwassen berth 1
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Post by Ollie on Feb 19, 2023 20:48:08 GMT -8
Malaspina Sky is at North Vancouver
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Post by Ollie on Feb 25, 2023 13:04:04 GMT -8
Malaspina Sky at the North Vancouver dry dock, today
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Post by Ollie on Mar 13, 2023 18:36:53 GMT -8
Malaspina Sky has arrived at Deas Dock
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Post by Ollie on Apr 2, 2023 12:04:03 GMT -8
Malaspina Sky returns to service on April 4
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Post by paulvanb on May 24, 2023 16:37:09 GMT -8
Visited the Sunshine Coast on the weekend. This was my first encounter with her. Somehow, I don't think that the commander would have allowed me to take a random. Not sure how much larger she is than the Capilano? With the new, poorly planned campground slated for the west side of the island, things are going to get worse.  |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Aug 2, 2023 19:37:25 GMT -8
Over the past I was up in Powell River was able to take Malaspina Sky with the new pet area outside with a dog, I like what BC Ferries did allow dogs to go anywhere outside which is nice, the only thing is BC Ferries does not make clear on how to get to it. I am posting these photos because she is still looking fresh from her refit. 
Malaspina Sky by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr
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Post by Neil on Feb 15, 2024 22:00:14 GMT -8
Has BC Ferries set a new record for elevator incompetence with the ongoing issue on the Malaspina Sky? I think we're at about the two month mark where passengers with less than 100% mobility are stuck on the car deck. This is a fairly major vessel on an essential 45 minute crossing, and a vulnerable portion of the passengers can't access lounge seating, or food services.
Ridiculous.
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