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Post by princessofvanfan on Aug 16, 2013 12:34:46 GMT -8
8-)Annual road trip to the Island next week, and it'll be a five-ferry-trip, including the PRQ, as well as: Kitsap, Coho, Howe Sound Queen, and Bowen Queen. A ferry fan's dream.
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Post by ferryrider2013 on Aug 19, 2013 10:58:53 GMT -8
Bowen Queen is going to Replace the Powell River Queen from Sept 4, until Oct 15 according to the service notice for this route. PRQ to return Oct 16
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 15, 2013 21:14:56 GMT -8
I saw and rode the PRQ twice, this past Wednesday.
For starters, as I was waiting in Campbell River for my 3:30pm sailing, I decided to walk up the street a bit and film the PRQ's sailing from Quadra (the 3:00pm) from the sidewalk next to the berth.
- I liked this angle and it was an almost-complete trip video.
Then at 5:45pm at Q-Cove, I was down on the Harbour Authority float to film the PRQ as she rounded the point to enter Q-Cove and come into berth.
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Post by WettCoast on Nov 17, 2013 11:47:30 GMT -8
Powell River Queen seen at Quathiaski Cove Terminal, Quadra Island. This view is from the passing HAL cruise ship MS Volendam, which I was aboard, on 9 July 2013.  photo © WCK-JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr
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Post by Mike C on Nov 26, 2013 21:45:40 GMT -8
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Post by Curtis on Nov 27, 2013 16:20:36 GMT -8
The Powell River Queen on the 24th of November, 2013. All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.First one while on the way over to Quadra.  Deck 4, Sun Deck, Powell River Queen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Now some from the way back.  Deck 3, Passenger Lounge, Powell River Queen by CS16 Photography, on Flickr A Rather Unique Bench Rest on the PRQ.  PRQ Bench Rest, Powell River Queen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr The state her Coat of Arms is in is a far cry from the one on the Bowen Queen.  Coat of Arms, Powell River Queen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr  Deck 3, Promenade Deck No. 1 End, Powell River Queen. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Now for some from Campbell River.  Powell River Queen Docked at Campbell River. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Departing.  Powell River Queen Departing Campbell River. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Side Profile.  Powell River Queen Enroute to Quathiaski Cove. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr Away she goes.  Powell River Queen Enroute to Quathiaski Cove. by CS16 Photography, on Flickr That's all for now. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 19, 2013 18:57:24 GMT -8
Photo of what the label says is the PRQ's launch. - seen by me at the Sidney museum.  I wonder if a young Mr. DOT is in the crowd somewhere. |
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Post by Curtis on Dec 22, 2013 2:09:11 GMT -8
Another week, another Walkthrough.
With the Tenaka last week, it's only fitting the Powell River Queen is this week.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2014 18:02:27 GMT -8
January 5th, 2014
Some views of the PRQ while en route to the Tenaka on a quiet Sunday Morning: Warning - Photo Heavy
First off, coming in to Quathiaski Cove:  MV Powell River Queen by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr Heading upstairs, we of course see the same lounge seating one would find aboard any major vessel doing a 90 minute sailing:  Lounge Seating, Powell River Queen by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr Stepping outside...  Powell River Queen by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr  Deck 3 Outside, Powell River Queen by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr Her box:  Accessible Car Deck Lounge by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr Coat of arms:  Coat of Arms, Powell River Queen by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr  Powell River Queen - Bell by Howe Sound Ferries, on Flickr That's all for the Powell River Q. Thanks for viewing!
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Post by Curtis on Mar 1, 2014 11:11:57 GMT -8
Time for a Whistle. Here's the Powell River Queen as heard on Cut-Off at Campbell River.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 1, 2014 20:00:10 GMT -8
PRQ seen by me on November 1, 2014. I am at the public fishing pier, just south of the ferry dock in Campbell River. A nice location to see the Discovery Passage marine traffic. In the morning...  In the afternoon...  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 7, 2014 23:14:31 GMT -8
A Discovery Passage timelapse video of mine, that features 16 crossings by Powell River Queen.
- November 1, 2014, from 7:00am to 2:30pm. Filmed from Campbell River's Discovery Fishing Pier.
The stars in this video are the changing sky, the strong tidal currents, and the marine traffic.
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- I am also editing a video of the same footage, showing just the ferry crossings, and at a slower speed. Hey, if people watch my ferry-horn videos 800 times, then there will likely be people that also watch a video of a ferry continually going back-and-forth.
But that one is tomorrow's upload.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 8, 2014 8:35:07 GMT -8
For those who want to see more of PRQ sailing back and forth and back and forth and back and forth.....here is another edit of the same footage that I shot in Campbell River on November 1, 2014.
This is at "30 times sped-up" and so it is easier to watch the ferry's ballet-like movements in the strong currents of Discovery Passage. You can pay attention to how her course changes throughout the day, in response to the changing currents.
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Post by WettCoast on Jan 6, 2015 10:21:45 GMT -8
Powell River Queen in berth @ Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island - 3 January 2015. Taken from the adjacent fishing boat floats just north of the ferry terminal. The loss of her saddle lounges way back when certainly made this vessel more efficient in terms of carrying a good mix of vehicles, & especially over-heights, but it did nothing for her appearance. IMHO, she is the 'ugly duckling' of the PR class trio.  © WCK-JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 11, 2015 23:06:53 GMT -8
Powell River Queen meets Northern Expedition 2 times a year. - here they are in Discovery Passage, on April 11, 2015. They will meet again in June. Seen from the public fishing pier in Campbell River.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 14, 2015 20:36:24 GMT -8
Because everyone likes to watch PRQ depart Campbell River...
ps: no, the song "Rock me, Amadeus" isn't going to break-out of this cheesy YouTube music.
April 11, 2015.
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 30, 2015 0:23:38 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 30, 2015 7:44:13 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2015 14:15:47 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 14, 2015 15:58:36 GMT -8
This photo makes the ship's name relevant again. |
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Post by Curtis on Apr 4, 2016 10:12:55 GMT -8
My shots of the PRQ from last Thursday. All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.In Campbell River. 
Powell River Queen Loading at Campbell River. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Boarding the Powell River Queen at Campbell River. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Now we jump ahead to Quathiaski Cove. 
Powell River Queen Docked at Quathiaski Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Now for some deck shots. 
Deck 3, Forward Promenade Deck, No. 2 End, Powell River Queen. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Deck 3, Starboard Promenade Deck, Powell River Queen. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr and a few interior shots. 
Deck 3, Lounge, Powell River Queen. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Deck 3, Lounge, Powell River Queen. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr We conclude from the sidewalk next to Highway 19A. 
Powell River Queen Docked at Campbell River. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr That's all for now. |
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Post by Elwha on the Rocks on Jul 11, 2016 13:00:03 GMT -8
I rode the Powell River Queen a while back, and I must say that now that Tenaka has been retired, she may be my favorite ferry in the BC Ferries fleet. She has a very "classic" feel that I like. Anyways, on to the photos! Getting close to the berth at Campbell River:  Waiting for departure time:  I like the PRQ's large sundeck on deck five:  Looking out the stern of the vessel as we approach the Quathiaski Cove Terminal:  A little while later, I have completed my round trip on the Tachek. Time for the return trip to Campbell River!  I love the lack of false ceiling in the cabin. Reminds me of the Evergreen State:  Looking through the center tunnel. Very light traffic on this midday sailing:  |
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Post by Curtis on Aug 18, 2016 11:54:11 GMT -8
And now: Powell River Queen Walkthrough 2.0.
Next Time: I'll be doing the 3/4 Life Upgrade Queen of Oak Bay.
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Post by Curtis on Sept 23, 2016 21:56:47 GMT -8
Now for a whistle recording of the PRQ.
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Post by mybidness459 on Aug 8, 2017 12:24:31 GMT -8
I went for my Yearly ride on the PRQ Today, as a matter of fact I am still at the Library at Q-Cove as I type this. With the Burnaby and Nanaimo now out of service, The Powell River Queen is now the 4th oldest ship in the BCF fleet. Only the North Island Princess and the Queen of New West and Howe Sound Queen are older. (Note the PRQ was the first born of her class). The Bowen and Mayne are Slightly younger. www.flickr.com/photos/123779583@N06/ |
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